Marblehead officials are warning of a challenging financial outlook for Fiscal Year 2027, as rising costs and slowing revenue growth strain the town’s budget…

For the second time in 2025, Massachusetts has halted millions in local aid payments to Holyoke due to the city’s failure to reconcile its cash accounts and submit required financial reports…

Massachusetts sheriffs are facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers after over spending in multiple counties, with Hampden County being $27 million over budget…

Hadley is facing a significant budget shortfall following a failed passage of two property tax override questions…

Hadley is confronting a budget shortfall that could force cuts to its fire department, a move raising concern not only locally but among neighboring communities…

Massachusetts cities and towns are grappling with what municipal leaders are calling a “perfect storm” of fiscal pressures…

Longmeadow residents have voted to fund a $151 million new middle school project, replacing the aging Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools…

On May 20, Southwick held its annual Town Meeting, giving residents the opportunity to vote on several key issues affecting their community. One of the most significant proposals was whether the town should borrow $16 million to fund a town-owned broadband network…

There is increasing concern among Western Mass residents about the rapid decision-making process affecting vital community resources without adequate public input—a situation that could worsen with high-cost broadband projects that are not a critical community need…

[West Springfield] Recently, West Springfield’s Mayor, William Reichelt, submitted a resolution to the West Springfield Town Council seeking a full investigation into Eversource, a local utility company. This comes after West Springfield residents noticed an unexpected increase in their monthly utility bills…

[Southwick] Recently, the Southwick Water Commissioners voted unanimously to raise sewer rates in the city. This came after prolonged discussions spanning the course of last year because no one wanted to see these rate increases happen…

[Southwick] Recently, concerns have begun to arise from lawmakers on Beacon Hill around the budget for the fiscal year 2026. The numerous factors causing the concern stem from decreases in tax revenue combined with post-COVID spending, leading to growing concerns that budget cuts will have to be made to key programs…

[Southwick] As Southwick moves forward with plans to potentially build a town-owned fiber optic network, significant questions about the survey process designed to measure community support have emerged…

Southwick’s Select Board has launched a community survey to gauge interest in a proposed $15 million town-owned fiber optic network, amid concerns about the project's financial feasibility. The High Speed Internet Committee (HSIC) seeks to understand public support before requesting borrowing authorization at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting…

[West Springfield] As the West Springfield Police Department continues to explore options for addressing the issue of their outdated facilities, Police Sergeant Joseph LaFrance provided several reasons why the department is seeking a new location…

A letter to the editor was published in the Springfield Republican, expressing concerns about Longmeadow’s proposal for a $23 million municipal fiber-optic network…

October 5, 2024 - Southwick is considering a $15 million bond to fund a municipal fiber-optic network, pending a survey to assess demand…

October 3, 2024 - The Southwick Select Board is assessing the feasibility of offering curbside trash and recycling pick-up to residents, focusing on essential municipal services…

Despite ongoing budgetary concerns, West Springfield is moving forward with a municipal broadband network that may impose significant financial burdens on taxpayers…

In Southwick, the deliberations over a proposed townwide broadband network have raised concerns about financial feasibility and the diversion of resources from critical public services…