West Springfield
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Park & Recreation Supervisor Julie Gray is calling families to come out for a fun-filled morning at the annual fishing derby on April 18.
Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships
Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.
West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On March 31, the West Springfield School Committee voted to support the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 after a final hearing spread across three meetings.
West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 22.
West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A resident called a general ordinance amendment ‘taxation without representation’ during a public hearing at the West Springfield Town Council meeting on March 16.
Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Square One pre-school students were treated to an Olympic sized ice-skating lesson during a field trip to the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on March 12.
Tatham School embraces 28th annual Read Across America
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the National Education Association’s Read Across America campaign encourages children to read with a week of activities and reading.