by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 17, 2024 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, More Articles, Springfield, West Springfield
Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Marie Colbert is a retired payroll clerk living in a small ranch house on Westfield Street. She takes pride in her home and was frustrated when she couldn’t keep it pristine.
by Miasha Lee | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — To mark the town’s year-long birthday celebration, West Springfield will host a 250th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, noon to 7 p.m. on the Town Common. In collaboration with city officials and the 250th Anniversary...
by Mike Lydick | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Adam Mahdi entered West Springfield High School as a ninth grader, he wasn’t thinking about being valedictorian of his graduating class in 2024. He planned to play basketball, which he didn’t think would give him enough time to take AP classes.
by Tina Lesniak | Jun 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
NORTHAMPTON — As the busy summer season kicks off, those eagerly waiting for the return and possible expansion of ValleyBike Share will have to wait a while longer. In a recent interview, Dipesh Dar, the co-founder and COO of Drop Mobility, the new vendor running the...
by Michael Ballway | Jun 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Councilors cut more than $1 million from the mayor’s proposed town budget on June 3, most of it from the School Department. After rejecting a $1.6 million cut proposed by Town Councilor Daniel O’Brien, the council agreed to a series of line-item...