Gariné Arakelian hosts workshop at West Springfield Public Library
WEST SPRINGFIELD – On July 30, Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art hosted a workshop on July 30 at the West Springfield Public Library.
Officials announce flyover to bypass train road blockage
WEST SPRINGFIELD — State, federal and local officials recently announced a $20 million project to construct a flyover at the Front Street rail crossing, allowing cars to drive over the train tracks when railcars are blocking the road.
Larger library trustee board in West Side expected to improve efficiency
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The library trustees, reduced by resignations to four members and struggling to make quorum, are slated to increase in strength to nine.
Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Over the years, Greater Springfield has been home to Falcons and Thunderbirds. Kings have also reigned supreme. Those hockey teams are part of the region’s history of sending hundreds of local stars to the National Hockey League.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
Private providers part of West Springfield pre-kindergarten plans
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Full-day pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in West Springfield is expanding from three classrooms last year to eight classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.