by Staasi Heropoulos | Nov 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When 58-year-old painter Jen Dorgan watched her mural celebrating West Springfield’s 250th anniversary unveiled in the mayor’s office recently, images of the time, tears and ultimate thrill of creating her masterpiece were also flashing in her mind.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Oct 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Emily Taylor netted the last of the 720 points she scored on the Terriers girls varsity basketball team at West Springfield High School, she never imagined she would one day be in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
by Michael Ballway | Oct 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Navigating the downtown area may get easier with new, coordinated signs, but it will cost money. Town Planner Allyson Manuel presented to the Town Council on Oct. 21 the results of the Downtown West Springfield Wayfinding Signage Plan, a...
by Michael Ballway | Oct 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD —Though not every legislator has an opponent, voters in West Springfield have several choices to make on their Nov. 5 election ballots, or during early voting sessions. At the top of the ballot is a six-way contest for United States president,...
by Miasha Lee | Oct 23, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
The Pioneer Valley History Network will bring together historical sites in Agawam and West Springfield for a day of open houses to showcase women’s history in the region. The Women of Western Mass. History Trail, part of the network’s “History on the Go” series, will...
by Mike Lydick | Oct 23, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, West Springfield
The “yWrite! 2024 Writers’ Conference” is an all-day, in-person conference designed to enhance the skills of beginning and seasoned writers. There will be morning and afternoon sessions that will give participants the choice of classes and workshops presented by professional and experienced facilitators.
