

Resolution seeks relief from ‘escalating utility prices’
WEST SPRINGFIELD — One of the hottest issues among residents in West Springfield this winter has been the high cost of electricity and gas for heating homes. Residents have been demanding local and state leaders take action to provide relief from these higher costs.

Colleen mix-up creates chaos at West Side’s coronation event
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The evening of Feb. 8 was supposed to be an evening to celebrate the crowning of a new colleen who will represent West Springfield and the St. Patrick’s Committee of West Springfield. Instead, the coronation event turned into a night of confusion.

Agawam colleen all smiles as childhood dream comes true
AGAWAM — When Julia Nicosia realized she had been selected as Agawam’s 2025 colleen, she broke into a huge smile. It was a dream come true.

Agawam piloting Boston hospital school health program
AGAWAM — A new partnership between Agawam schools and Boston Children’s Hospital will help increase access to support services and improve behavioral health outcomes for the district’s students.