With 2025 entering the rearview mirror, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories in Springfield from the past year. Between new developments and controversial elections, 2025 was a big year for the city.
WESTFIELD — The first to arrive at the topping off ceremony of the final truss for the new home being built by Westfield Technical Academy students on 12 St. James Ave. was a truck from Westfield Gas & Electric.
WESTFIELD — Council President John Beltrandi III opened the special meeting on Dec. 9 at 5 p.m., noting that the only item on the agenda was a vote on the tax shift between residents and commercial property owners in the city.
WESTFIELD — Before the ribbon cutting for the solar system walk on the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail on Nov. 29, created by Westfield High School Astronomy Club members Krystyna Goulette and Kaitlyn Goulette — president of the club — Krystyna thanked everyone who made the walk possible.
EASTHAMPTON — Despite a blistering cold day outside, the hall room inside the American Legion Post 224 was emanating a warmth as the Easthampton community honored Veterans Day with its yearly ceremony.