by tjohnston | Jun 13, 2016 | State/National News
GREENFIELD, MA — A newly formed state Rural Policy Commission set to work Friday at an organizational meeting that sets to make its top priority the 167 rural communities of the nation’s third most densely populated state. Fifteen members of the new 17-member panel...
by tjohnston | Jun 11, 2016 | CES Stories
Student filmmakers from the Poetry in Motion Group at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children shared their annual video project at this year’s graduation ceremony. Three years ago, students began work on “artistic and meaningful” video projects...
by tjohnston | Jun 6, 2016 | Local News
WHATELY, MA — Inside the Frontier Regional School administration office, a tangible sense of respect and appreciation for longtime Superintendent Martha Barrett emanates from staff members. “She is going to be missed,” said Donna Lloyd, who works in accounts payable...
by tjohnston | Jun 6, 2016 | CES Stories
Northampton, MA — Five area students from HEC Academy in Northampton graduated from high school this morning, with ceremonies held at Smith College’s Sage Hall. Keynote speaker Anthony Clark, one of the country’s premier cyclocross racers, shared his insights...
by tjohnston | Jun 2, 2016 | CES Stories
Northampton, MA — Ms. Susan Clopton and Mr. Thomas Conner of Florence Savings Bank met Friday with Strong Foundations for Young Children representatives Desiree Lalbeharie-Josias, Director of Early Childhood at the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in...