West Side celebrates annual concert series
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield’s Morgan Road Pavilion and Eastern States Exposition will once again be home to one of the town’s most prized summer pastimes.
Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor
SPRINGFIELD — Labeled a “remarkable leader” whose legacy and community service to Springfield spans 38 years, Bishop Leonard Naylor will be honored by the city with his own street in the coming days.
No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed
SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts.
Southwick Town Meeting approves pickleball courts at Whalley Park
SOUTHWICK — After nearly three hours, the four articles on the warrant for Town Meeting asking for a decision on several Community Preservation Committee allocations came up and each passed, including the request by the Parks and Recreation Commission to build six pickleball courts at Whalley Park, but there were questions about the courts’ cost.
Westfield School Committee passes $75.5 million budget
WESTFIELD — The School Committee’s vote to accept the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.57 million followed public participation with more advocacy for positions and programs that are among next year’s cuts, and a discussion on how a Senate earmark by state Sen. John Velis of $250,000 will impact the bottom line.
Westfield baseball historian publishes third book in series
WESTFIELD — Local baseball historian Dan Genovese has published the third book in his series on the roots of baseball in Westfield. “The Old Ball Ground: Volume 3 — Whip City Baseball in the Rock ‘n Roll Era,” covers the ’40s through ’70s, with the start of rock and roll in the background.