by Mike Lydick | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The last week of the school year was very exciting Alma Avendano, a third grader at Memorial School in West Springfield. Not only would summer vacation start soon, but she was harvesting lettuce that she had helped to grow in the school’s community garden.
by Michael Ballway | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s assistant superintendent won’t be replaced. As Vito Perrone, who formerly occupied that position, prepared to depart for his new role as superintendent of the Hampshire Regional School District, West Springfield...
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 15, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After COVID-19 took a toll on their numbers, two events coming to the Big E in late July are hoping for increased participation this year.
by Rich J. Wirth | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — It’s the end of an “E”-ra. When Noreen P. Tassinari closed the books on an almost 50-year career with Eastern States Exposition on June 30, including 34 years as director of marketing, she left an indelible mark on the West Springfield...
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After four and a half years as police chief and 28 years on the force, Paul Connor has retired. In his place, Mayor William Reichelt last month appointed former detective Capt. Jay Gearing.
by Mike Lydick | Jul 9, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
Three Agawam and West Springfield high school students recently had a unique opportunity to spread the word among their peers about potential jobs in the area while also working to educate the business community about what young adults need from them.
