After she aired her grievance in open session, the School Committee discussed the matter privately. Full story »

Les was greeted with applause when he addressed the Palmer School Committee at its meeting. Full story »

Almost all eighth-graders participated in a survey about bullying. Full story »

Parents and players are expected to attend a Tuesday meeting questioning the decision. Full story »

Of the five, only one has gone on the record in opposition to casinos.  Full story »

Town Manager Matthew Streeter now plans to meet with the School Committee to see what its concerns are regarding the use of Converse Middle School during elections. Full story »

Concerns have been raised regarding security at Converse.  Full story »

Not only are cities in the Northeast among the most densely populated in the nation, but their buildings tend to be older and lacking in the design and materials that help prevent collapse during earthquakes. Full story »

House Speaker Robert DeLeo told reporters this past week that he plans to file a casino bill sometime in the next two to three weeks. Full story »

The issue of casino gaming also came up, as Mohegan Sun wants to build a resort casino in Palmer, across from the turnpike exit.  Full story »

The study would look at traffic congestion, particularly around the turnpike exit during the afternoon commute.  Full story »

House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he plans to unveil his casino bill in two to three weeks. Full story »

Fire Chief Patrick O’Connor said the Labrador retriever mix was found dead under a bureau after alerting Sara Murphy and her two children. Full story »

Bailey applied for gifts on behalf of the school system, but took them for her personal use. Full story »

The pro-casino Pioneer Valley Jobs Coalition and the anti-casino Quaboag Valley Against Casinos groups each won permission to put up 100 signs — with conditions. Full story »