West Springfield
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.
CHD bringing primary care offerings to three locations
In an effort to reduce the deficit in primary care providers, the Center for Human Development has expanded services at three of its outpatient behavioral health clinics in Western Mass.
Massachusetts Day returns to the Big E
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 24, the Big E celebrated Massachusetts Day, an annual recognition of the Bay State at the fair.
STRM: Driscoll talks policy, courthouse and more
EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more.
New public health partnership to boost inspections in Westfield area
WESTFIELD — The City Council approved a resolution at its Sept. 17 meeting authorizing the mayor to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for a public health shared service program with East Longmeadow, Agawam and West Springfield.
West Springfield officials and students celebrated in Big E parade
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Big E is officially in full swing until Oct. 4 and West Springfield received the kickoff celebration in the fair’s “salute to” series on Sept. 21.