by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Sometimes, Madison Curbelo has to rewatch the recording of her “The Voice” audition, because she still can’t believe what happened. Not only did she advance to the next round, she received chair turns from all four judges. “I was honestly shocked,” said...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to locations for a new police station, “Everything is on the table,” said Town Councilor Anthony DiStefano, chair of the new Police Station Siting Committee. The committee was formed in February as a response to the town’s difficulties...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council approved two resolutions related to the high school building project, officially setting the stage for the June 11 special election that will decide if it moves forward or not. The first resolution appropriates and authorizes the...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
AGAWAM — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt told the business community at a recent West of the River Chamber of Commerce breakfast that the town’s budget outlook was “grimmer than it has been in the past.” Specifically, he cited state representatives telling him...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 7, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Funding a new Agawam High School would increase the average single family home’s taxes by $465 to $488 per year, depending on the interest rate of the bond, said Mayor Christopher Johnson. But he said not supporting the project, and instead renovating and...
