West Springfield
West Springfield hosts public hearing for proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted a public hearing during its May 19 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.
Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
Memorial ride to honor Eddie Perez on May 24
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On May 24, the streets will roar with the sounds of motorcycles and the hearts of a community determined to remember a life cut short.
West Springfield Town Council approves CPC funding for affordable elder housing
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During its April 22 meeting, the West Springfield Town Council approved a $400,000 Community Preservation Act fund allocation for Hillside Phase Three Affordable Housing.
ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services
NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.
West Springfield receives grants for fire safety, education
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield will bolster its fire prevention and safety education thanks to grant awards from the state.
West Springfield Boys & Girls Club hosts art exhibit for ‘club kids’
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Black lights, canvas, cardboard and tissue paper: in the hands of children, it becomes art. On April 15, children eagerly ran around the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club showing their creations to family members at the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Art Exhibit.
Teen mentor named West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield teen Thu Zar Win has shown that she knows what it takes to be a leader and a mentor and, as a result, has been named the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.
Teaching awards recognize classroom impact
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Five West Springfield teachers are among more than 100 teachers in Western Massachusetts who will be recognized for their exceptional teaching skills.
Blessed Buys donates to high school Kinship Fund
WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe recently donated a portion of its quarterly profits, $1,000, to the Kinship Fund at Westfield High School. The thrift store is a project of the First Congregational Church on 18 Broad St.