by Laura Mason | Jun 4, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield
SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
by Michael Ballway | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Councilors are looking at Mayor William Reichelt’s proposal of a $128.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025. The proposal, a 7.24% increase from the current budget, would result in an increase of 6.18% in taxes on existing properties. Town...
by Tina Lesniak | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Although everyone sees it, the Josiah Day House remains a mystery to most West Springfield residents despite the immense history it tells of the town.
by Dennis Hohenberger | May 22, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
West Springfield and Agawam will host Memorial Day events on several days over the next week to honor fallen service members. Both communities invite the public to participate in activities such as grave flagging, a parade, ceremonies and flag retrieval. On the...
by Michael Ballway | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Cellphone pouches will click shut at the high school starting this fall. West Springfield High School is now ready to implement the Yondr pouch system that the School Committee voted to fund in January, Principal Patrick Danby told the board on May...
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — A statewide group is calling foul on Westfield’s plans to build $11 million of high school sports fields using revenues from Whip City Fiber, some of which are generated outside Westfield. A new stadium and two renovated fields on the Westfield High School...
