WEST SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Adam Gomez joined the West Springfield School Committee during a Feb. 23 meeting to discuss the future of schools in the city.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Mayor William Sapelli and Mayor William Reichelt provided updates for their respective cities during the West of the River Chamber of Commerce’s Mayoral Luncheon at Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – After a year without raffles, the West Springfield Partnership for Education (WSPE) is seeking donations from the community for a calendar fundraiser during this school year.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – A Billboard Overlay District may be implemented in the retail section of Riverdale Street, and on the industrial land near the Holyoke city line.... Read More
What a year! As this wild and turbulent year draws to a close, we look back on how COVID-19 has sent the global economy into the worst slump in a century and focus on what to expect beyond lockdowns, the virus and the vaccine in 2021.... Read More
To say that 2020 was a challenging year for any municipality would be an understatement. The challenges and obstacles that municipalities faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic were unlike any other we have ever experienced. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – By a narrow 4-3 margin, the West Springfield City Council supported Mayor William Reichelt’s executive order that declares racism a public health crisis. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West Springfield Fire Department (WSFD) has reduced their minimum staffing per shift from 16 to 15 members, effective Jan. 31. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – With this winter being tougher than most, a lantern trail walk at the Irish Cultural Center (ICC) became a light in the darkness. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Data caps have become a controversial topic in the Pioneer Valley over the course of the past few weeks and city councilors in Holyoke, Springfield, and West Springfield teamed up to oppose Comcast’s initial decision to impose a new policy that would charge residents extra.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The city of West Springfield is taking necessary efforts to provide economic relief to residents and businesses during the pandemic. ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Chontell Washington has been named the new pastor for First Congregational United Church of Christ in West Springfield.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Longmeadow resident Laura Hurley has been appointed to serve as chief advancement officer for the Irish Cultural Center (ICC) of Western New England. ... Read More
AGAWAM/WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Eastfield Mall mass vaccination site opened for appointments on Jan. 27, but navigating the online procedure to secure one of the original 10,000 slots proved more than many members of the Phase 2 eligible cohort – elders 75 years of age and older – could manage.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Students and families in West Springfield will continue to have access to free virtual tutoring over the next few months.
From Jan. 10 to April 12 the school district is hosting “Homework + Chromebook” after-school help for K-12 students who want assis... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Eugene Cassidy, president and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition, was elected chairman of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) early last December.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Mayor William Reichelt announced racism as a health crisis that must be addressed in government departments and the community at large.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Michael Dickson, a longtime firefighter, has been sworn in as the new deputy chief for the West Springfield Fire Department (WSFD). ... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Timothy Connor, superintendent of West Springfield Public Schools, provided updates on the district’s food security and distribution plan for families and students during a recent School Committee meeting.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Western Massachusetts Animal Rights Advocates (WMARA) participated in the “International Candlelight Vigil 4 Elephants” on Jan. 16.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The annual Woodworking Shows (TWWS), which are usually held at the Big-E in the middle of January, will not be in-person until at least March 2021. ... Read More
AGAWAM/WEST SPRINGFIELD – The $900 billion stimulus package that President Trump signed in late December hopes to accommodate the needs of many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The transition to remote learning has taken a toll on the mental health of parents and students, according to West Springfield High School Adjustment Counselor Kelli Quigley. ... Read More
