by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.
by Amy Porter | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School Free Web Clinic is seeking two to three more website clients for its spring term.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A request by the Economic Development Commission to the Select Board prompted a discussion by its members about whether the town should participate in the state’s Complete Streets program.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — There are concerns about the distribution of seating and the capacity of Crepes Tea House’s aging septic system.
by Amy Porter | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Assistant Principal Andrew Joseph and Instructional Technology Coordinator Brian Dutko informed the School Committee on Jan. 5 that the pilot program for a new schoolwide cell phone policy for Westfield High School will begin later this month.