by Peter Tuohy | Aug 28, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SRPINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is awarding West Springfield $132,900 through its Community Mitigation Fund, supporting public safety throughout the town.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 28, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield
CHICOPEE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Jeromie Whalen argued about corporate money, public appearances across the commonwealth and experience during their first head-to-head debate on Aug. 26 at the WWLP TV-22 Studios.
by Ryan Feyre | Aug 21, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield
SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 21, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
Ahead of the primary election on Sept. 1, Reminder Publishing compiled the voting hours and locations for Agawam and West Springfield.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield plans to take a deep dive into the 30-year Big E Trust to “ensure it continues fulfilling its original charitable purpose for future generations,” according to a press release.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 14, 2026 | Agawam, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and me to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds.