West Springfield
West Springfield to see sewer fee increase in the new year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents will see a change in their sewer bill for the first time since 2021 after the Town Council unanimously approved a 10% rate increase.
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House
SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.
Boys & Girls Club offers enrichment experiences for West Side students
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Boys & Girls Club is making updates to its programming for West Side students and offering a wide variety of enrichment experiences, from slime-making to STEM opportunities.
New West Side committee begins work on Big E Trust analysis
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The newly formed West Springfield Big E Strategic Advisory Committee officially held its first meeting on Oct. 20, kicking off a six-month process to dive deep into the trust and partnership with the Eastern States Exposition.
Bear Hole Reservoir race supports student environmental programs
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield’s annual seven-mile race is returning to Bear Hole Reservoir on Nov. 7 to help fund the trail system’s upkeep and field trip opportunities for students.
Dueling Pianos to benefit West Springfield students and teachers
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Partnership for Education is welcoming Dueling Pianos on Oct. 23 to raise funds in support of West Springfield Public Schools students and teachers.
A jammed-packed Big E celebrates Agawam
WEST SPRINGFIELD — One of Karl and Paulina Bernier’s favorite places to go every September is the Big E.
Automotive teacher, CTEC awarded $75k for teaching excellence
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Tyler Chrystal is one of the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winners.
Twisted Sister 50th anniversary tour comes to Big E Oct. 2
WEST SPRINGFIELD — If you wanna rock this fall, the Big E has the show for you. Legendary ‘80s heavy metal band Twisted Sister is slated to take the Big E Arena stage at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 for the only Northeast stop on their 50th Anniversary Tour.