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Springfield] As the West Springfield Police Department continues to explore options for addressing the issue of their outdated facilities, Police Sergeant Joseph LaFrance provided several reasons why the department is seeking a new location…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

New Bedford is advancing plans to establish a city-wide fiber network, potentially overshadowing other critical needs such as a $150 million new police station…

Mass Priorities has published an issue guide for the town administrators and residents of West Springfield.

In a recently published letter to the editor of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News, Mass Priorities says that Fairhaven needs to prioritize spending.

Mass Priorities has published an issue guide for the town administrators and residents of Fairhaven.

Mass Priorities announced the unveiling of a new billboard at the intersection of Route 5 and Interstate 91 in West Springfield.

Mass Priorities Policy Director Christopher Thrasher today announced a significant expansion of the organization’s campaign into Western Massachusetts.

A letter to the editor from Mass Priorities in the Enterprise newspaper chain, “Government-Owned Broadband Unreliable,” evaluates the risks and unreliability of Government-Owned Broadband.

The Enterprise newspaper network reported today that Mass Priorities launched ads discouraging town-owned networks in Massachusetts.

Mass Priorities has launched its first in a series of ads, urging town governments on Cape Cod to invest in bridges and water utilities, not government-owned networks. The launch is part of a $500,000 + statewide media push over the next three months. Read more.

Mass Priorities launches to ensure Massachusetts municipalities invest in community essentials over risky, capital-intensive projects. Read the press release here.

In Northampton, city officials are trying to force through a $20+ million Main Street redesign despite the objections of residents and small business owners. Meanwhile, Northampton’s schools narrowly avoided job cuts by tapping into city emergency funds amidst a multimillion dollar budget deficit. Read more.