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Recurring under-funding of Ware school budget prompts state warning to town...
Mitchell Chester, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, said in a letter to Ware’s school superintendent and the selectmen that not following the law puts in jeopardy state aid and could...
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South Hadley School Committee accepts proposed $19.6 million budget that...
Most of the $323,000 increase is geared to curriculum improvement in science and English language arts instruction, superintendent Nicholas Young told the committee. SOUTH HADLEY – The South Hadley...
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Grow Food Northampton leases land for medicinal herbs and gourmet greens; 125...
On Saturday, Grow Food Northampton will hand out 125 community garden plots on a first-come/first-served basis at the Florence Community Center, starting at 9 a.m. Grow Food Northampton is handing out...
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Palmer to hold first 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day' event at Amvets Post...
The event, which will include speeches and a free buffet, is being held at Amvets Post 74 at 2150 Main St., Three Rivers. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Wikimedia Commons PALMER —...
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Springfield Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy earns $190,000 in utility...
Western Massachusetts Electric Co. provided the rebates of $130,000 while saying the Putnam project will also save the city $190,000 annually in utility costs. Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical...
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Former Holyoke Catholic High School girls' soccer coach Michael Dupont agrees...
The school is sending a letter to all past soccer players from girls' teams dating back at least 12 years, according to a diocesan official. SPRINGFIELD - A former Holyoke Catholic High School girls'...
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James Harrington, Patricia Gregoire and Michael Kelliher chosen to lead...
The public is invited to a Ludlow Cares Coalition forum on Monday night at 6:30 at Ludlow High School. James Harrington, Patricia Gregoire and Michael Kelliher, from left, have been elected chairman,...
View ArticleProposed feline control law would be a cat-astrophe, West Springfield Mayor...
The mayor says material on leashes for cats in his proposed animal control ordinance was just for informational purposes only. WEST SPRINGFIELD - Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger Wednesday issued a press...
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Easthampton School Committee approves superintendent's fiscal 2014 budget
The fiscal 2014 school budget is a level services budget – no cuts but no positions restored. Easthampton School Superintendent Nancy Follansbee The Republican [file] EASTHAMPTON — The School...
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Springfield to use $21.9 million in federal disaster relief money on South...
The federal government will also provide a total of $7.2 million in HUD storm-recovery money to other Massachusetts communities, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield....
View ArticleMetro East Briefs: Absentee ballots available in Monson for special state...
Absentee ballots and dog licenses are available at the Monson town clerk's office, 29 Thompson St. MONSON — Absentee ballots are now available for the special state primary election on April 30,...
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Actress Queen Latifah makes lasting impression on Bay Path College student...
Amanda Caez spent an entire afternoon with Queen Latifah. Springfield-Bay Path College student Amanda Caez stands with Queen Latifah. Dave Roback / The Republican SPRINGFIELD – Amanda Caez remembers...
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PM News Links: Accused child porn cop in Waltham released to parents'...
Nearly half of all commuters admit to texting while driving even though 98 percent know it's dangerous, a new poll sponsored by AT&T shows. Disabled and elderly MBTA riders are taking a stand...
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Split Southwick Board of Selectmen clarify role of chief administrative...
Board member Tracy Cesan refused to sign the adopted draft of the document. SOUTHWICK – After months of arguments the Board of Selectmen passed an executive order Monday night that clarifies the role...
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Springfield 2013 street sweeping operation set to begin
Street sweeping will take place over the next couple of months, Monday-Friday from 7a.m. until 3p.m., with downtown being swept on Sunday nights. The Springfield Department of Public Works will...
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Suspects in theft of Girl Scout cookie money arraigned in Hampshire Superior...
Police said Taverna snatched the box and ran towards a gray sedan in the mall parking lot with a Girl Scout leader in pursuit. There is no shortage of Girl Scout cookies. Dave Roback NORTHAMPTON -...
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra director Kevin Rhodes to be featured in...
The concert is free and open to the public. Springfield Symphony Orchestra director Kevin Rhodes is seen speaking to middle school students in West Springfield last year. Mark M. Murray / The...
View ArticleBoston Mayor Thomas Menino confirms he won't seek reelection to 6th term
Menino spoke for about 12 minutes and received a three-minute standing ovation. This is an updated version of a story posted at 7:26 this morning. By STEVE LeBLANC and BOB SALSBERG BOSTON – An at...
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Northampton High School, Leeds Elementary principals announce departures
While the School Committee is charged with hiring a new superintendent, it is the superintendent's job to hire the principals, said Ward 3 School Committee member Howard Moore. Members of the...
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Quadrangle, Allen Street, Tiffany Street and Indian Orchard areas to be...
The road reconstruction projects in Springfield include $2 million designated for improvements near the Quadrangle, and $2.5 million for a Allen Street-Bicentennial Highway improvement project. This...
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