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4-H Summer Event corrals kids across New England

A look at West Side’s upcoming ‘55 Altamont Property Museum’

AAA teams up with non-profit, raises bikes for underprivileged youth

Additional outdoor seating proposed for downtown West Springfield

Advisor gives seniors tips on gambling without turning into a problem

Affinity Cannabis makes headway in West Springfield

Agawam-West Springfield CROP Hunger Walk aids charities

Agawam, West Springfield prepare for Big E traffic

Air pollution responsible for 23 lives in West Springfield

All-school sing-along rings in holiday season on Central St.

Animal ER planned in West Springfield to fill regional need

Annual breakfast honors West Springfield’s military veterans

Applications open for West Side’s 40th St. Patrick colleen

Arabian Horse Club of Connecticut to host 46th annual show

As assessments change, growth remains paramount in West Springfield schools

As COVID-19 cases drop, Big E vaccination site closes down

Athlete takes home first win for high school, sets records

Bagel chain opens new shop in downtown West Springfield

Balise gift will buy Boys & Girls Club games, fitness system

Ballot question sought as West Springfield OKs cannabis businesses

Bear Hole conservation restriction completed, council debates ESE zoning change

Bear Hole conservation restriction officially signed

Bicycle Rodeo in West Side teaches best safety practices to kids

Big E announces new director of public safety

Big E announces plans to host drive-in movies

Big E begins planning for 4H events

Big E breaks all-time attendance record, reaching over 1.5 million

Big E fairgrounds to host several dog shows in February

Big E hosts regional bird show for breeders across Northeast

Big E is a combo of new sensations and old favorites

Big E Massachusetts Building rededicated during centenial celebration

Big E receives $9M federal grant to make up for lost 2020 revenue

Big E vaccination site to begin administering doses April 20

Big E's Cassidy elected chairman of International Association of Fairs and Expositions

Bill Sadillo to manage new Westfield Starfires baseball team

Black bear euthanized in West Side, Mayor speaks out against wildlife feeding

Bo Sullivan named first executive director of ICC

Board of Health to consider West Springfield mask mandate

School Committee unanimously extends superintendent’s contract to ’27

Boston-based Chinese folk performers coming to West Springfield

Boys & Girls Club preschool makes ‘Little Futures’ bright

Boys and Girls Club finds way to host Flutes & Flavors fundraiser

Boys and Girls Club hosts first ‘Craft Fair at the Club’ to accompany Home Tours

Boys and Girls Club to host annual Flutes and Flavors fundraiser

Budget cuts hit roadwork, Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club

Budget overview given to West Springfield Town Council

National challenge hones middle schoolers’ business skills

Business owners express frustrations at WRC luncheon

Businesses, organizations react to Big E cancellation

Camossi named West Springfield’s new chief of operations

Cancer House of Hope hosts luminaria display at Town Common

Cannabis retailer on Riverdale St. hopes to open this winter

CARE Coalition teams up with Hampden D.A. in fight against drugs

CARE Coalition to host free community pancake breakfast

Ceara Bowler crowned as 2019 West Springfield Colleen

Celebrate maple sugar season at Storrowton Village

Celebrity bartending event raised $3K for African clinic

Celebrity stylist opens prom pop-up shop for students

Chair hockey tournament raises money for TJO Foundation

Chickens are potentially coming to your backyard

Chimpanzee advocate runs charity from West Side home

Chocolate and coffee pairing program at the Agawam Library

Christian rock band Skillet added to Big E performance lineup

Church of Christ asking community for non-perishable food donations

Classic Burger celebrates five years of success

Coburn progress detailed at school committee meeting

Coburn school project updates discussed at Committee meeting

Coburn School takes shape, on track to open in August

Coburn School was $57M well spent, say West Springfield officials

Coburn teacher recognized by Good Morning America, schools receive donations

Colleen introduced at meeting

Committee unwraps float, prepares for St. Patrick’s Parade

Community comes out to witness Paul Connor sworn in as chief of police

Community donation drives support victims of Elm Street fire

Community Outlook 2021: West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt

Community Outlook 2021: WRC guiding owners through new way of doing business

Connections grow at Memory Café in West Springfield library

Connor appointed as permanent superintendent, budget passed

Connor provides update on return to school in the fall

Connor, Reichelt discuss updated West Springfield school reopening plan

Construction everywhere ‘like Big Dig’ for West Springfield

Contested races for council, School Committee in West Springfield

Cooks Skate Park officially opens in West Springfield

Coronavirus testing site for first responders set up at Big E

Council appropriates funds to solve school bus issues

Council approves ordinance seeking to regulate wildlife feeding

Council buys $985K fire truck, honors departing members

Council debates business, resident needs in setting tax rate

Council debates conservation restriction on Bear Hole

Council hears foes of Whitney Ave. rezoning, sets vote date

Council on Aging conducts listening sessions to make city more livable

Council reconsiders language in resolution on Soldiers’ Home

Council rejects denser zoning on Piper Cross Rd. parcel

Council seeks more details before West Springfield school vote

Councilor Powers submits plastic bag ban ordinance at meeting

O’Brien sees options to reverse Town Council’s vote on cannabis

COVID-19 surge hasn’t peaked yet, health director warns

CPA will fund repair of 14 tombstones at Park St. Cemetery

Crepes Tea House brings tea time to new location in Southwick

CTEC students preparing for business competition nationals

CVS opens drive through COVID-19 testing site on Riverdale St.

Decades after breakup, West Siders’ band signs record deal

Gene Cassidy: Big E cancellation "disappointing"

Dedication ceremony caps Coburn Elementary School’s 1st year

Delayed West Springfield rotary project now entering ‘early stages’

Dickson promoted to deputy chief of West Springfield Fire Department

Director addresses concern with West Springfield Public Schools breakfast, lunch offerings

‘Distractology’ simulator stops by West Springfield High School

District approves in-person learning for high needs students

District hires new school business manager, hears about creative literacy

Dog enthusiasts pack Expo grounds for love of competition

Donut Dip finishes in final four of statewide competition

Donut Dip selling donut decorating kits

Dozen West Springfield candidates competing for Colleen

DPW Water Storage Tanks contract discussed at Town Council meeting

During 9/11 ceremony, Westside remembers their own

Eagle Scout hopeful raises money to build footbridges at high school

Eastern States Exposition gives large check to Big E/West Springfield Trust Fund

Eastern States Exposition hosts 9th annual fiber festival

Eastern States Exposition launches vaccination site

Eastern States Exposition presents Winter Wonder Drive-Thru

Eastern States Exposition to host annual ‘Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell’

Eastern States Exposition to host Springfield Sportmen’s Show

Eastman Chemical Company’s cleanup

Eighth graders argue real federal case in trip to courthouse

Elm Street market & Package Store closes after 60 years of business

Enforcement, not lower limit, requested to reduce speeding

English Language Learners focus of School Committee meeting

ESE offers ‘downtown’ Storrowton Village experience during Big E Summer Weekends

ESE provides location for distribution of products to local Cabot farmers

Executive director of Habitat for Humanity steps down after 12 years of service

Experienced Longmeadow administrator now helms curriculum in West Side

Expert tells council mini-cells are safe, new tax rate set

Family fun and competition at the 4th annual Big 5K Road Race

Fausey Drive study part of wider plan for traffic safety at schools

Fausey, West Springfield district honored for MCAS scores

Federal stimulus package hopes to aid local small businesses

Fifth grader receives ‘young hero’ award for saving family home

Fight erupts at Traffic and Safety Subcommittee Meeting

Film tells story of African clinic with West Side connection

Finalists to interview in Feb. for West Springfield superintendent

Finn looks forward to another term in House of Representatives

Fire department awarded over $40k in grant for thermal imaging cameras

Fire department camps out to collect donations for homeless

West Springfield Fire Department invests in helmets and bulletproof vests

First Congregational Church welcomes Washington as pastor

Fiscal year 2020 budget hearing hosted on May 20

Fiscal year budget, district improvement plan subjects of School Committee meeting

Fishing derby to benefit the CHD’s All In programming

Five West Springfield teachers win Excellence in Teaching Awards

Flower Barrels from Fini’s Plant Farm brighten up sidewalks

Pantry donations add up for students at Mittineague School

Former Hofbrauhaus transitions into new restaurant, 1105 Main

Former NBA player recounts tale of addiction and recovery

Former submarine builder opens West Springfield Crumbl

Former West Side police captain found guilty of stealing $17,000 from evidence room

Former fire chief says successor will have a big job in store

Founder of African medical clinic to come to West Side

Founder of West Springfield’s chapter is honored by Special Olympics

Four proposals later, no word from state on Big E vaccination site

Free fireworks to celebrate town’s 250th birthday this month

Freedom Credit Union plans merger with West Springfield Federal Credit Union

Friends celebrate 10 years of aid to West Springfield park s

Funding approved to build new Coburn Elementary School

Future of White Hut uncertain after owners close restaurant doors

Garden Club, farm make West Springfield bloom with flower barrels

Garden flag shop keeps inventory fresh and business growing

Gardening program encourages kids to eat more fruits and veggies this summer

Selling season starts with Girl Scouts’ annual Cookie Drop

Girls on the Run Sneaker Soiree to help continue nonprofit’s mission

Golf tourney to aid veterans group based in West Springfield

State grant to help meet homeless, migrant students’ needs

State funds will help determine future of closed power plant

State funds will help determine future of closed power plant

Grants sought to clean up former Standard Plating site

Group opposes use of elephants at The Big E

Half-year after death, West Springfield neighbors want road fixed

Hampden Charter School of Science to open in West Springfield

Hampden County 4–H and Youth Fair comes to the Eastern States Expo Fairgrounds

Handprint tradition inspires pride, nostalgia at Mittineague

Harris offers lesson on Bluegrass music and history

Hayden Corporation celebrates 100 years of business

Health director: Stay vigilant even as COVID-19 cases drop

High school partners with STCC to offer dual-enrollment in health sciences

High school senior finds way to support Holyoke children

High school senior sells bracelets to benefit Cancer House of Hope

Highway officials eye more safety improvements on Rt. 20

West Side History Trail offers free visit to town’s museums

Hockey game pits PD vs. FD to benefit local family

Hockeyday returns to Big E in August

Hofbrauhaus hosts two-day tag sale to sell off memorabilia

Hofbrauhaus owners transform old resturant into new smokehouse concept

Holiday home tour fundraiser returns as video presentation

Holiday Tour of Homes to return for 24th year

Holiday Tour of Homes to take place virtually

Holistic Soul Expo to take place at Eastern States Exposition

Hometown heroes prevail post Ohio Avenue robbery

Hot trucks, low pay could lead Teamsters to strike at UPS

Hurley appointed chief advancement officer of ICC

Ideas sought for year-long celebration of West Springfield’s 250th

Illegal dumping near Bear Hole Reservoir sparks outrage

Improvements to infrastructure strengthens town, add jobs. Bridge renovation neccessary for future of West Springfield, Agawam

Incumbents keep town council, school committee seats

Incumbents sweep West Springfield’s at-large council race

Interim superintendent named for West Springfield

Interior takes shape at West Springfield's new Coburn School

‘Invention Week’ takes children back to the 19th century

Irish Cultural Center campaign seeks $2M to finish top floor

Irish Cultural Center welcomes spring with St. Brigid’s crosses

Irish Cultural Center’s lantern walk offers winter wonderland

Irish dance studio challenges students, competes in traditional tournament

Irish dancers in town to compete at cultural festival this week

Irish Festival and Dance Competition explores culture

Irish government awards $64,000 grant to Irish Center

Italian students fulfill American ‘dream’ in visit to West Springfield

Jack’s Walk to raise awareness of opioid crisis

Judges eager to see kids get creative with snow sculptures

Junior Police Academy lets kids peek at life in law enforcement

Kick–Off Event for Complete Street Design

Kiwanis Club to host Wheels on Parade at West Springfield High School

LA’s BackStage Pass and Nitefall to perform for a good cause

Legislators believe nursing staffing ratio issue is not settled and will be coming to them

Legislators predict Gov. Baker will approve education bill

Legislature approves 7 new liquor licenses in downtown area

Legislature approves conservation restriction for Bear Hole

Light the Night for Hope Luminaria to return to Storrowton

Lions Club presents Veterans Park of Heroes

Little Free Library installed in Merrick neighborhood

Local author launches first edition of The Big E Book

Local band Theater of Malum ready to rock the community

Local breweries take aim at sexual harassment in industry

Local business owner gives back with food drive

Local government addresses concerns over sewer rates

Local government lowers sewer rates after backlash

Local ice rinks close temporarily due to increase in COVID cases

Local Indian grocery store attracts customers from across state

Local mushroom hunters host presentation at West Springfield Public Library

Local officials react to departure of Troy Industries

Local resident warns the danger of fake social media posts

Local students recognized in robotics competition

Lockdown hobby leads to retelling tales from West Springfield’s graves

Lottery moves local claims center to West Springfield

LPVEC CTEC program renovates meeting house at Plantation Condominiums in West Side

Luminaria display shines hope in the fight against cancer

Majestic resumes interrupted season with safety center stage

Majestic Theater brings ‘70s nostalgia to its children’s theater

Majestic Theater plans to reopen Aug. 7 with ‘The Pitch’

Majestic Theater to host ‘Valentine Love Songs’ concert

Majestic Theater unveils 2021 reopening plan

Major water and sewer work completed, more work to be done

Mall owner again asks to build apartments on Whitney Avenue

Mancini joins West Springfield School Committee as Garvey retires

Mancini tops a life around the ring with call to hall of fame

Map shows most of town off-limits for cannabis businesses

Marcus, Garbacik thanked for service to School Committee

Marketing firm and boutique host fashion show to empower women

Mask compliance a mixed bag in West Springfield

Mask regulation suspended as local COVID-19 cases drop

Max Classic Golf Tournament raises $125,000 for Baystate Children’s Hospital

Mayor plans for cryptocurrency committee to start meeting

Mayor presents plan to lower sewer rates in letter to town council president

Mayor Reichelt sees capacity to build in 2022

Mayor requests delay in budget process, warns of deep cuts

Mayor responds to public reaction over recreational marijuana proposal

Mayor wants another vote on West Springfield cannabis retail ban

Mayor withdraws proposal to regulate wildlife feeding

Mayor’s formal ball to start 250th anniversary fundraising

Mayor’s efforts undone by council vote

Mayors update businesses at the annual WRC Mayoral Breakfast

Meet Manny Rivera: a beauty specialist who refuses to let chronic illness slow him down

Meet Morgan Drewniany, West Side’s newest Community Development Director

Melconian says Tip O’Neill’s legacy is still instructive today

Melha Shriners ‘Feztival’ returns for its ninth year

Memorial Day speakers call for West Springfield to remember sacrifices

Alumna’s memorial fund supports West Side softball team

Men’s wedding band styles buck tradition

Middle school student receives official town citation for act of kindness

Mike’s Auto Shop organizes emergency food drive for Parish Cupboard

Mittineague, kindergarten renovation plans still in question

Mittineague parents, pupils plead to keep their school open

Modular classrooms to help with student overflow

Money approved for unexpected repairs at Cowing

Morgan-Sullivan Bridge faces up to five years of construction

Most council, school incumbents seeking ballot nomination for re-election

MSBA selects architect for Coburn School project

Multicultural Resource Center to host annual Kalinka festival

Muralist enlivens Alice Corson pool with marine life scene

Namaste Adult Day Care provides healthcare for aging southeast asian population

National grant helps CARE Coalition provide resources, education

Neighbors wary of plan to move DPW to Piper Cross Rd.

New baseball dugouts to be installed at the high school

New candidates running for West Springfield School Committee

New chimney, new gutters approved on Josiah Day House

New District 2 councilor ready to hear from all constituents

New emergency animal hospital set to open in West Side in 2022

New England Food Truck Festival to return to Big E on June 30

New England Food Truck Festival to return to West Side in June

New garden at Senior Center benefits people, pollinators

Community Multicultural Festival strives to unite all cultures in town

New principals, higher substitute wages coming to West Springfield schools

New state senator meets with West Springfield School Committee

New-style curbs permanent but will soon be less prominent

Newly paved Route 20 stretch to gain bike lanes in ‘road diet’

Nonprofit immigrant group hosts weekly farmers market in West Springfield

O’Brien: Memo’s parking solution delayed, but issue will be resolved

Officials celebrate approval of Big E vaccination site

Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair to display art at Eastern States Expo

Old regulars returning to reborn Caffeine’s, original Partners

Once Upon a Child offers families affordable gift options for the holidays

Online sales lead to new storefront for maker of pure soaps

Opioid settlement to be spent on vape detectors at schools

Outgoing director put the service in the Department of Veterans Services

Pandemic aid funds specialists, subs, Coburn administrator

Panelists share facts, experiences with at-home drug use

Papillon Tattoo Supply to host first annual tattoo convention

Parents express concern over West Side bus crowding

Parents, teens invited to virtual forum on drug, alcohol

Parish Cupboard received record food donations for holidays

Park of heroes on display

Part 2: A deep dive into the WSPS District Improvement Plan

Partners at the Cup announces permanent closure

Peter Pan delivers lunch to coronavirus test site workers

Pintu’s Indian Palace hosts Giving Tuesday event for families in need

Poet Laura Chagnon celebrates new book during visit to faith-based group home

Poles won’t be ready this year for broadband network pilot

Police Sgt. explains controlled detonations of old ammunition

Power restored, cleanup underway after Tropical Storm Isaias

Primary election in West Springfield includes early, mail voting

‘Project Breathe’ donates oxygen masks to Fire Department

Proposed school budget presented at public budget hearing

Protesters ask Big E to drop wild animal carnival attractions

Protesters bring anti-circumcision message to Riverdale Street

Public hearing scheduled for potential backyard chicken ordinance

Public schools continue to thrive despite charter school controversy

Purple bow display remembers pedestrian death 1 year ago

Read 15 minutes a day, pre-K outreach program leader advises

Recreational bags league set to return after pandemic break

Red Cross in ‘urgent need’ of blood; W. Springfield hosts drive

Red Thread Network Art Show on display at West Side Library

Red’s owner, longtime St. Pat supporter, is parade marshal

Refugee students share support, share their stories in club

Reichelt announces 250th anniversary committee

Reichelt delivers economic relief package proposal to council

Reichelt identifies priorities as new year approaches

Reichelt presents tentative plan for return to hybrid learning

Reichelt proposes new humps to quell problem speeding in West Springfield

Reichelt takes out papers, seeking third term as West Springfield mayor

Reichelt to pitch broadband proposal to West Springfield City Council

Reichelt’s Economic Development and Relief Legislative Package complete

Relaxed masking will make for more normal start to school

Renovation approved at West Springfield historical museum

Rep. Walter DeFilippi recalled as respected fiscal watchdog

Residence Inn surpasses fundraising goal for Go Red For Women

Resident starts cottage bakery to sell homemade bagels

Residents, officials discuss future of Bear Hole Reservoir

Respected recording engineer provides services to bands across the region

State plans resurfacing, intersection work along Riverdale St.

Retired local investor contributes sculpture to town’s 250th

Road diet inspires another flavor at ‘nitro’ ice cream parlor

Road projects will create bicycle route spanning West Springfield

Robotics team introduce teens to engineering, tech careers

Rotary Club of West Springfield to host virtual wine tasting

Rotary Club to host annual Donut Dash 5K race

Rowing team sets world record

SADD hoping to make a positive difference at high school

Safety, student needs, pre-K on new superintendent’s mind

Same names top Town Council ballot; Smith takes 5th seat

Sapelli and Reichelt face off in ‘Battle of the Mayors’ fundraiser

Sapelli, Reichelt offer updates at WRC’s Mayoral Luncheon

West Springfield School Committee approves ending mask mandate Feb. 28

School Committee approves of $43.1 million budget for FY19

School Committee candidates talk about the district’s most pressing issues

School Committee discusses Coburn School logistics at Sept. 25 meeting

School Committee discusses fallout from charter school use of public school bus

West Springfield School committee discusses preparations for in-person learning

West Springfield School committee hears Coburn updates, reopening report

School committee members sworn in

School committee passes resolution requesting more funding

School committee receives progress report from Tatham

West Springfield School Committee votes to return to school remotely

West Springfield School district embarks on three-year Cultural Competence Initiative

School district, mayor face pressure over school reopening

School enrollment projected to decline over next decade

School playgrounds, renovations to get final ESSER dollars

School program encourages intergenerational learning in classrooms

Schools prepare for April return, FY22 budget approved

Second hearing set for zone change on Whitney Ave.

Secret to 72 years of marriage: ‘There’s no perfect couple’

Senate votes in favor of bill supporting Housing Authority

Senior centers assist with vaccine registrations

Senior class of West Springfield High School celebrates with parade

Seniors enjoy drop-in mall walks run by Council on Aging

Seventh grade students create ‘Young Humans of West Side’

Signups being taken for West Springfield broadband pilot

Sisters of Providence granted CPA money to build affordable housing for seniors

Sisters of Providence break ground on new housing development

Skechers outlet comes to West Springfield

Skip’s donates shed to West Springfield Fire Department

Smith brings open mind to new duties as councilor-at-large

Smith educates the community on genealogy through letters

Smokin’ Scoops ice cream shop eyes June opening

Nomination list shows Nov. race for at-large councilor only

Social skills expected to stay a pandemic challenge for years

Speed humps added to Amostown Rd., planned for 2 more

Speed zone sought after pedestrian death on Piper Road

Spirits active at West Side taverns, ghost investigators reveal

Sponsors needed for annual Veterans Park of Heroes display

Spring start helped superintendent make ELL, pre-K changes

Springfield administrator hired as West Side schools’ next leader

Springfield artist’s work being shown at West Side library

Springfield Bridal Expo to take place at Eastern States Exposition

Springfield Motorcycle Show coming to Eastern States Exposition

St. Patrick’s Committee announces 2018 Senior?Colleen

St. Patrick’s Day Committee to honor local award winners at event

State $59K grant will fund town tree nursery at Mittineague Park

State approves funding to aid school districts with evacuees

State Sen. James T. Welch announces plans for re-election

State’s VaxBus visits West Springfield

Statue proposed to honor West Springfield as home of 1st Morgan horse

Storrowton Museum offers chance to experience life of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Storrowton Village invites public to maple sugaring event

Storrowton Village launches Teen Leadership Experience

Storrowton Village prepares for annual ‘Little House Family Day’

Storrowton Village reopens museum tours

Storrowton Village to host ‘Home for the Holidays’ workshop

Stuff-a-Cruiser events in West Springfield will benefit Operation Santa

‘Sufferfest’ bike challenge raises funds for West Springfield Boys and Girls Club

Sullivan elected president, mayor lists 8 goals for new term

Summer Concert Series returns for another summer of fun

Summer reading program starts soon in West Springfield

Summer traditon returns to region: West Nile Virus

Sunny Side Up experiences early success in West Side

Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary

Superintendent leaving to accept position in new district

Superintendent organizes Community Outreach Task Force

Superintendent presents budget requests, students display T.E.A.C.H. method

West Springfield Superintendent presents options for reopening school

West Springfield superintendent receives favorable performance review

Survey shows teen drug, alcohol use down from 2019 levels

TASC donates 100 cases of food to West Springfield Parish Cupboard

Tatham new playground plan faces funding, space challenges

Tatham students to perform at 32nd Caroling on the Green

The Eastern States Expo goes to the dogs at the Yankee Classic Cluster Dog Show

This year’s Big E food offers taste sensations

Three cities work to keep carbon out of the air, preserve trees

Ticket sales from Tuna Goddess preview night supports Ronald McDonald House

Tickets on sale for Flutes and Flavors to support West Side Boys and Girls Club

Tickets on sale for Jack’s Walk to aid addiction awareness

Tip–a–cop

Touch-A-Truck event to kick off holiday season in West Side

Towing company ensuring community birthdays still being celebrated

Town council accepts budget, approves polystyrene ban

Town Council approvals are first step to municipal fiber in West Springfield

Town Council approves mayor’s proposal to encourage outdoor dining

Town Council buys 71 acres of land near Bear Hole Reservoir, hopes to preserve

Town Council discusses billboards, the fairgrounds, and voting locations

Town council freezes sewer rates, hears about recycling contamination

Town Council hears about vaping, approves land preservation

Town Council passes single use plastic bag ordinance

West Springfield Town Council rehashes Soldiers’ Home resolution, cellular tower placement

Town Council seeks information ahead of vote on Bear Hole conservation restriction

Town council votes down Bear Hole conservation restriction

Town Council votes to increase safety in District 4

Town Museum opens doors to showcase Westside history

Town of Agawam awarded grant to improve public records access

Town offers electric rate program to residents, businesses

Town subcommittee to ask state for help with evacuee children

Tree lighting, carols bring hundreds downtown to celebrate

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. celebrates second ‘caniversary’

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. to come to West Springfield

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company now open in West Side

Uncontested council candidates outline platforms for West Springfield

Uniforms a symbol of re-energized Marching Terriers band

Unopposed Reichelt discusses issues in advance of election

UPS employees protest work conditions in West Springfield

Urgent care company dedicates office to rapid coronavirus testing

Velis visits West Springfield to learn about new town in Senate district

Veterans Council to host pancake breakfast, parade

Veto forces pot issue back to City Council

Vietnam veterans ask why ceremony was skipped this year

Vincent Lanzarotto’s legacy was one of fine dining

Virtual event to raise money for food–insecure children

Virtual tutoring continues in West Side

Visiting Angels relocate to better to better serve senior community needs

Visiting or working, Big E’s still special for West Side folks

Volunteers wanted for Holiday Tour of Homes fundraiser

Voters have choices in at-large council, School Committee races

Voters support School Committee after a controversial term

VSO lets vets know there is help

Wedding trends in Western Mass.

West of the River Chamber hosts job fair on May 22 at Storrowton Tavern

West of the River Chamber to host annual job fair in West Side

West of the River Chamber of Commerce celebrates food vendors with ‘Food Fest West’

West Side and Agawam prepare for Phase 1 of Morgan-Sullivan construction

West Side anticipates 7 percent jump in FY22 school budget

West Side awarded casino mitigation funding

West Side Board of Health may now monitor birdfeeders through new regulations

West Side businesses fall victim to catalytic converter thefts

West Side celebrates refugees and international citizens with new mural

West Side Clean–Up Day to take place April 27

Council approves hazard mitigation plan, establishes Bear Hole committee

West Side Council on Aging aims to ‘Stuff the Bus’ in October

West Side Creamy Cones opens for business on Union Street

West Side Creamy Cones opens for business on Union Street

West Side first responders receive vaccinations early

West Side Helping Hands restore Monastery Heights gazebo

West Side Library displays banned books to educate readers

West Side library to present ‘Music Sandwiched In’ concert series

West Side Lions Club awards scholarships to local students

West Side mayor declares racism a public health crisis

West Side offers thanks to veterans with parade, ceremony

West Side resident brightens community through art

West Side residents can expect lower property taxes for FY19

West Side restaurant aids furloughed workers during shutdown

West Side School Committee candidates present positions

West Side School Committee hears pitch to honor McNulty

West Side School Committee hears trio of presentations

West Side School Committee receives updates on school building projects

West Springfield school days to start earlier, last longer

West Side Senior Travel Group plans slate of ‘self-drive’ events

West Side superintendent projects reduction in school choice

West Side superintendent: students and staff excited to be back at school

West Side takes next steps to improve safety on Route 20

West Side teen receives new heart, but support still needed

West Side to receive more than $800,000 in Chapter 90 funds for infrastructure

West Side Town Council encourages emails and phone calls

West Side Town Council, Eversource meet on Memorial Ave. project

West Side Town Council passes sports betting resolution

West Side Town Council rejects recreational pot

West Side votes to permnanently ban recreational marijuana

West Side’s City Council At-Large seats up for grabs on Nov. 2

West Side's Gryszko named USA Lacrosse’s Coach of the Year for Western Mass.

West Side's Memorial Pool remains closed due to shortage of lifeguards

West Side's Powers joins local leaders in opposing internet data caps

Eighth grader’s St. Pat parade float design ‘just came to me’

West Springfield, Agawam join in fight against opioid crisis

West Springfield allows restaurants to host live music

West Springfield Anniversary committee calling for town cleanup volunteers

Anti-cannabis petition appears to fall short of signature target

Whitney Ave. apartment plans withdrawn amid opposition

West Side artists enjoy returning to region’s oldest craft fair

Coburn School artists participate in exhibit at Springfield Armory

State’s top assistant principal ‘excited, shocked, humbled’

West Springfield awardees attracted to teaching by love for learning

West Springfield begins work on $20 million water quality projects

Biker finds challenge, purpose in gravel ride to beat cancer

West Springfield Blight Task Force gains compliance at over 100 properties

West Springfield board backs $48M budget with special education increases

School Committee wants faster progress on Tatham hallway

West Springfield boasts low single-family tax bills

West Springfield Boys & Girls Club launches year-end campaign

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club awarded $250,000 for renovations

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club receives check from ‘Sufferfest’ challenge

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club to host “Clubtoberfest”

West Springfield Boys and Girls Club to host ‘Flutes and Flavors’ fundraiser

West Side breaks ground on hub for 1st fiber-optic network

School advocates disappointed in mayor’s $120M budget

West Springfield CARE Coalition observes decrease in teen substance use

West Springfield City Council OK’s mayor’s declaration on racisim in split vote

West Springfield Town Council race newcomer focuses on youth, community

West Springfield City Council sends long-debated blight ordinance back to committee

Colleen fulfills dream to represent town, honor Irish roots

Colleen’s journey started as avid parade watcher with ‘Papa’

Committee, consultant to draw plan for school enrollment

Prospect Hill Conservation Area protects eastern Bear Hole trails

West Springfield Conservation Commission approves water drainage project

West Springfield council approves extra density in condo zone

Council leader will take cues from colleagues, predecessors

Zoning amendment to limit sizes of businesses in downtown

West Springfield Council on Aging announces upcoming events

West Springfield Council on Aging reopening on limited basis

West Springfield Council on Aging resumes transportation to grocery stores

Town Council votes 6-3 to take 1st step to Fausey replacement

Council rejects attempt to revisit vote on cannabis business

Councilors divide on Mittineague decision, but sign petition

Councilors grill mayor on plans for new elementary school

Council rejects 25 mph speed limit proposed for most town roads

Coburn School counselor understands refugee students — she was one

‘It must smell perfect’: Candlemaker spends time on scents

West Springfield curriculum director not surprised by MCAS data

Morgan horse statue effort will appeal denial of CPA grant funding

West Springfield DPW yard plan withdrawn after Brush Hill neighbors object

West Springfield Elementary building plans set aside to balance town budget

Mittineague Elementary will close this year after 4-2 vote

West Springfield engages in LED streetlight project

Many English learner pupils may attend ‘home’ schools next year

West Springfield enjoys energy savings through net metering agreements

Families turn out to see Santa open his ‘house’ at Mittineague Park

Fiber-optic utility expects 55% to sign up, profits in 2 years

Clark Field closes for resurfacing of turf, track this summer

West Springfield finds unique way to honor class of 2020 amid pandemic

West Springfield fire chief ‘honored, humbled’ to take new post

West Springfield fire chief: Staffing changes won’t impact department’s readiness

Gas line work OK’d despite neighbor’s environmental appeal

Arts Council grants support cultural events in town schools

Voters have choices for at-large council, school board

West Springfield health practice focuses on underrepresented people

West Springfield High School adjustment counselor discusses mental health crisis

West Springfield High School manufacturing program to receive new 3D printer

Traditional holiday home tour supports Boys & Girls Club

West Springfield honors native killed during 9/11 terrorist attacks

West Springfield honors veterans

West Springfield honors veterans with Park of Heroes

West Springfield hosts 6th annual Mayoral Carnival

WSHS will adopt locked-pouch system to stop cellphone use

Interim school superintendent wants to continue predecessor’s vision

West Springfield joins in asking state legislature to allow mail-in voting

New director wants to expand, publicize library’s offerings

Library leader writes final chapter after 25 storied years in town

West Springfield Licensing Commission agrees to waive 2021 renewal fees

West Springfield lifts boil water advisory, water now safe to drink

West Springfield Lions Club set to host inaugural cornhole tournament fundraiser

West Springfield Lions Club to host Ed Smart Memorial Father’s Day Breakfast

West Springfield man in mascot loves making kids smile

West Springfield man wins Mercedes Benz with hockey goal

Mayor asks for marijuana businesses, more liquor licenses

Mayor asks for $1.2M taking of Brush Hill land for DPW yard

West Springfield mayor heads to D.C. for special conference

Mayor hopes to bring back diversity officer job after study

Mayor shares big plans for rotaries, bicycle lanes, sidewalks

West Springfield mayor pushes for recreational marijuana

Mayor says he’s working on Senior Center van, kitchen upgrades

West Springfield mayor welcomes power plant battery proposal

Memorial School fifth graders take mentor, leadership roles

West Springfield Middle School principal adopts ‘sense of urgency’ on achievement

West Springfield Middle School principal selected to serve on NELMS Board of Directors

West Springfield Middle School principal wins ‘Wheel Of Fortune’

West Springfield mother, daughter organize Easter egg hunt

Music school owner shares keys to success in 40-year career

West Springfield native donates over 5,000 books to Parish Cupboard

West Springfield native takes reins of recreation programs

West Springfield native’s aquatic artwork on display in July

Side street neighbors complain of Riverdale business traffic

Neighbors protest apartment zoning plan on Whitney Ave.

Council lacks votes for expansion of home-based businesses

West Springfield officials celebrate groundbreaking for new Coburn school

West Springfield officials honor 9/11 victims, War on Terror vets

West Springfield officials voice CSX concerns at hearing

Council approves $200K to conserve lands near Bear Hole

Zoning changed to allow apartments at former nursing home

West Springfield painter’s works show complicated reality

West Springfield parade marshal honored to join ‘amazing people’

Park and Rec leader reflects on career as she looks to next challenge

West Springfield partners with company to insure water lines

West Springfield partners with PVPC for food study

West Springfield Partnership for Education seeks donations

Town agrees to $1.8M settlement for 2017 police shooting

Petition to stop Mittineague closure faces Feb. 8 deadline

West Springfield Planning Board approves CSX site plan

West Springfield Planning Board hosts four public hearings

West Springfield Planning Board opposes home-based office proposal

West Springfield Planning Board votes against commercial kennel ordinance

West Springfield Police Department, BHN form partnership

West Springfield Police Department embraces facial hair for cancer awareness

West Springfield Police Department implements reform measures

Police say Bear Hole woods are safe, despite recent arrest

Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics beats expectations

West Springfield police station is aging, cramped, inefficient, sergeant says

West Springfield police station replacement starts from scratch

West Springfield presents plans for Memorial Avenue project

West Springfield presidential primary early voting starts Feb. 24

West Springfield Public Library still seeking community input

West Springfield Public Library to offer free ASL course

West Springfield quartet ‘Cars Go West’ releases first album

West Springfield receives $825,000 in CDBG funding

West Springfield receives Local Rapid Recovery Planning grant

West Springfield recognized for AP course access

West Springfield resident launches gender-neutral clothing line

West Springfield resident releases first major video game title

West Springfield resident to offer lacrosse training sessions

Neighbors protest changes in parking rules on Hanover St.

Retired West Side nurse starts new chapter with children’s book

West Springfield Road to Recovery

Superintendent puts focus on student, staff responsibilities

West Springfield School Committee candidate Q&A, part 1

West Springfield School Committee candidate Q&A, part 2

West Springfield School Committee reflects before summer

West Springfield School Committee supports $53M budget without changes

West Springfield School Committee votes to pivot to hybrid learning model

West Springfield School District unveils mobile application

Schools say minority equity work hinges on data collection

Mittineague won’t close this year following unanimous vote

West Springfield schools aim to make connections at ‘Kindergarten Kickoff’

West Side schools plan for 9% budget hike as federal grants end

West Springfield schools have $3M in unspent pandemic relief

West Springfield schools offer dinners for families in need

West Springfield schools to offer summer meals program

West Springfield seeking public input on updated parks plan

West Springfield seeks comments on CDBG grant application

West Side seeks nominations, support for HS hall of fame

West Springfield seeks survey responses for Local Rapid Recovery Plan

West Springfield Senior Center offering parking lot Bingo

West Springfield set to host CDBG public hearing on Aug. 16

West Springfield skate park renovation continues, September opening expected

West Springfield St. Patrick’s Committee to host drive-by parade at Big E

West Springfield street signs part of national Medal of Honor route

West Springfield students put engineering – and pumpkins – in motion

West Springfield students return to classrooms on Feb. 8

West Springfield superintendent will leave hometown for DESE job

Survey seeks parent, student perspectives on equity in classroom

Residential, business tax bills on the rise despite rates going down

New, experienced teachers honored to receive recognition

‘I just applied my knowledge,’ says teen awarded for MCAS

Teens excited to represent their peers in town government

Teens share student perspective with town’s elected leaders

West Springfield to ban heavy trucks from Kings Hwy., Eldridge Ave.

Panel report asks to close 4 schools, build new elementary

Veteran parking spaces to be unveiled at ceremony on Sat.

West Springfield Town Council approves Billboard Overlay District

West Springfield Town Council approves kennel zoning, Bear Hole fund

West Springfield Town Council candidate Q&A, part 1

West Springfield Town Council candidate Q&A, part 2

West Springfield Town Council candidate Q&A, part 3

West Springfield Town Council debates digital billboard proposal for Route 5

West Springfield Town Council discusses proposed FY22 budget changes

West Springfield Town Council discusses zoning issues

West Springfield Town Council, public hear Reichelt’s FY22 budget pitch

West Springfield Town Council scraps plan to make Cedar Avenue one way

West Springfield town councilors sworn in

West Springfield Town Council legalizes backyard chickens

Vet draws attention to ‘invisible injuries’ on Memorial Day

West Springfield voters break with state on auditor, taxes

Voters free to choose early voting, mail-in voting before Nov. 8 election

West Springfield votes like state to support Biden, Trump

West Springfield, Way Finders partner for affordable housing

West Springfield will vote on municipal fiber network Nov. 8

WinterFest meets under one roof for 10th anniversary edition

West Springfield works behind–the–scenes to create a new Coburn School

Wrestling star not satisfied with 3rd at national tournament

West Springfield ZBA approves plan for new car dealership

West Springfield's Mittineague Park to host snowshoe hikes

West Springfield’s Music Cellar celebrates 35 years of business

Project 351 participant lauded for kindness, desire to help

Western Mass. Animal Rights Advocates protest at Big E

Westfield Bank and Chicopee Savings announce $100,000 grant to ICC

Westfield native, a devoted family man, among victims of B–17 crash

Westside police stuff-a-cruiser to benefit families in need

West Side Senior Center hosts spooktacular Halloween party

Westside studio comes to the rescue of dance program

Westside voters will make choices for City Council

West Springfield CARE Coalition hires first full-time employee

West Springfield closes public hearings for backyard chickens

What to do and what to see at The Big E

Whip City Animal Farm and Sanctuary benefits from craft fair

White Hut food truck makes debut months after restaurant closes

Whitfield named West Springfield's diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator

Whitney Ave. apartment complex zoning request withdrawn

WinterFest returns bigger than ever to downtown West Springfield

Woodworking show to go virtual

Work starting soon on $3M downtown West Springfield rotary

WRC Mayoral Luncheon goes hybrid in 2021

WSHS senior cheerleaders gear up for London travels

WSHS students win $3,000 for video featuring local manufacturing company

WSPD asks residents to avoid wildlife contact following sighting of potential rabid foxes

WSPS looking to add members to District Improvement Plan Team

WSPS plans to improve important areas of education over next three years

WSPS struggles with preparations for pivot to hybrid learning

Yankee Color Classic brings horses to the Eastern State Expo Fairgrounds

YMCA extends gratitude to Camp Weber donors

Young local uses musical talent to help others

Youth help ‘Bike Man’ collect winter gear for those in need

Yuletide at Storrowton to kick off the holiday season at ESE

Yuletide events to return to Storrowton Village this December

Yuletide Jubilee tradition returns to West Springfield

Yuletree Jubilee to bring Christmas cheer to West Side

Zone change proposed for apartments on Whitney Ave.

West Springfield Zoning Board of Appeals denies request for three-family dwelling

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