BLANDFORD -- June 1, 2026, Blandford Select Board clears slate of appointments and authorizes treasurer RFP ahead of annual town meeting. At the June 1 meeting, the board unanimously appointed Christina Ferreira as town administrator,
Springfield's City Council approved a $1.039 billion FY27 budget 10-3 after rejecting a motion to delay the vote. Mayor Dominic J. Sarno's budget, a 5.4 percent increase over FY26, includes nearly $709 million for schools and $330 million in city-side spending, with reserves at $94.4 million.
Springfield's General Government Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend Angela Rivera for the Springfield Redevelopment Authority Board.
Springfield DPW locked in a cheaper trash contract, trimming its enterprise budget by about $620,000. Director Chris Signoli told the City Council the city's landfill tipping fee will drop from $115.21 to $100 a ton for fiscal 2027, pushing the DPW enterprise fund down 3.4 percent to $13.9 million.
Springfield's City Council subcommittee pressed staff on a two-month delay clearing an illegal dumping site on Orleans Street.
Hampden Select Board installs new chair and pushes fire station project off a months-long stalemate.
BLANDFORD -- May 26, 2026, Blandford Select Board approved a $199,500 state equipment grant for a highway dirt roller and renewed its reverse 9-1-1 contract at $18,829.03 on May 26.
Springfield's council comptroller confirmed the proposed FY27 budget would raise property taxes again.
Longmeadow Select Board adopts long-delayed hazard mitigation plan and directs solar credit cash-out.
HOLYOKE -- May 19, 2026, Holyoke City Council voted 10-3 to scrap its supermajority ordinance rule and unanimously greenlit a redevelopment permit for the long-vacant Kmart Plaza. The council amended Chapter 2, Section
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