by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 4, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is onto the next step for its John Ashley School and Fausey Elementary School consolidation project. Mayor William Reichelt said it’s still a couple years and votes away until the town gets shovels in the ground, but he said it is well on the way.
by Tina Lesniak | Jul 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — For Bryan Fleury of West Springfield, living with HIV has never simply been about surviving. It has become a lifelong mission to educate others, reduce stigma and ensure young people have the information they need to protect themselves.
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
Officer Michael Chapdelaine tells the West Springfield Town Council about the lasting effects he faces from his 2000 line-of-duty injury.Photo credit: West Side Media WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council unanimously backed a special legislation act...
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds.
by Peter Tuohy | Jul 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. has announced last call on its West Springfield taproom as it prepares to stop operations due to rising costs.
