by Mike Lydick | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Full-day pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in West Springfield is expanding from three classrooms last year to eight classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Officials in West Springfield are calling on hundreds of property owners to examine pipes connecting their homes and businesses to water mains in the city, because the search is on for harmful lead in the system. Authorities are trying to comply...
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...