West Nile found in mosquitoes in Holyoke

HOLYOKE — For the second time in August, a West Nile virus positive mosquito sample was detected in the city of Holyoke as part of ongoing mosquito monitoring in the region.

West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. More information about the different types of mosquitoes that can spread West Nile can be found on the state Department of Public Health website at mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

Protection measures to take include using insect repellents when outdoors; wear long-sleeved clothes; schedule outdoor activities to avoid the hours from dusk to dawn; repair damaged window and door screens; and removing standing water from area around a home.

Hatfield special Town Meeting set for Sept. 11

HATFIELD — The town of Hatfield will hold a special Town Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Hatfield Elementary School Auditorium, 33 Main St.

Voters will decide whether to fund replacement or repair of a culvert on Main Street.

For more information, contact Town Clerk Alaina Wilcox at 413-247-0492.

HCC STEM scholarship deadline is Aug. 30

HOLYOKE — Students enrolled full time in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College have until Friday, Aug. 30, to apply for a National Science Foundation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year.

Through HCC, the National Science Foundation Scholarship offers on average $6,500 per year to qualified full-time students and prorated amounts for part-time students. New and current HCC students are encouraged to apply.

Students chosen for the NSF scholarship become members of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Program, also known as SCoRE (STEM Cohorts for Research & Engagement).

STEM Scholars are expected to maintain enrollment in a STEM program, be in good academic standing, complete an associate degree at HCC, and/or transfer to an accredited STEM degree program at a four-year institution. The scholarships are renewable every year students continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

The application and eligibility guidelines can be viewed at hcc.edu/stem-scholarship.

For more information, please email nsfstem@hcc.edu or contact one of the program coordinator: Ileana Vasu at ivasu@hcc.edu; Laurel Carpenter, lcarpenter@hcc.edu; or Vanessa Martinez, vmartinez@hcc.edu.

Northampton PD accepting applications for RADkids

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Police Department is accepting applications for its fall RADkids class.

RADkids is a fun, activity based program for children ages 3-8 years old that includes lectures, safety drills and physical skills to resist or stop violence and harm.

Classes are held every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. starting Sept. 18 and running through Nov. 20. Classes are held at the Hampshire Regional YMCA, 286 Prospect St., in Northampton.

For more information, contact detectives Lauren Bolduc at lbolduc@northamptonma.gov, or Kevin Cook at kcook@northamptonma.gov.