by Peter Tuohy | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield CARE Coalition student representatives Maya Burque and Shayla Crump are expanding their knowledge on how to create a safer and healthier community with youth substance use prevention.
by Peter Tuohy | Apr 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
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.
by Peter Tuohy | Apr 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
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.
by Sarah Heinonen and Tyler Garnet | Apr 3, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield
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.
by Peter Tuohy | Apr 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
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.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
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.