West Springfield
West Springfield will try again for Tatham School connector
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The enclosed connector between Tatham School’s main building and its modular classrooms won’t be built until next spring or summer. School Finance and Operations Chief Adam Tarquini told the School Committee on Sept. 10 that the project remains a...
Ceremony in West Springfield honors victims of 9/11 attacks
Mayor William Reichelt tells attendees at West Springfield’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony to share their stories of the day with the younger generations. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2001, 23 years ago, West...
Firehouse, fundraiser or restaurant? Big E’s Station 4 is all 3
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the Eastern States Exposition, fairgoers can find a variety foods, from deep-fried Oreos to loaded baked potatoes to a variety of exotic foreign dishes. But there is only one place that offers classic American fare cooked and served by local firefighters.
West Springfield GOP supports Deaton as U.S. Senate nominee
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Republican voters in West Springfield helped John Deaton gain the nomination for U.S. Senate in the region’s only contested race during the Sept. 3 state primary election. Local GOP voters gave Deaton, a cryptocurrency lawyer from Bolton, about...
Owner of West Springfield diner damaged by fire eyes return
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 29, District 1 Councilor William Forfa visited Charlie’s Diner, where he met with owner Michael Alfano, an employee and some friends who were helping with the rebuilding effort.
Repaving, pedestrian safety work set for West Springfield Main St.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After settling issues with the funding, surveyors should be out on Main Street soon, taking the first step in a project to improve the Main Street corridor between Park Avenue and New Bridge Street.
West Springfield clerk reassures voters about fraud
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Voters should feel confident that their votes are being counted, the town clerk said recently in response to comments at a Town Council meeting. “We take voter fraud very seriously,” Town Clerk Otto Frizzell said. “In my tenure, we haven’t had...
Speed humps OK’d in West Springfield, more coming
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Pine Street will be the next neighborhood to get speed humps, after a Town Council vote on Aug. 19. It won’t be the last. Town crews will install the speed-control devices in front of 47 and 54 Pine St., and 105 and 108 Pine St. District 2...
YMCA thanks volunteers who helped open Camp Weber
WEST SPRINGFIELD — This year, 124 volunteers spent hundreds of hours between May and June preparing the YMCA of Greater Springfield’s campgrounds at Camp Weber in West Springfield and Stony Brook Acres in Wilbraham.
West Springfield schools open with bus tracker, building plans
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The summer break is over for students and staff in West Springfield. When they return to school for the 2024-25 school year there will a number of changes. Some of those changes will also affect parents and caregivers. The district welcomes back...