West Springfield

Colleen mix-up creates chaos at West Side’s coronation event

By Mike Lydick | Feb 25, 2025

Colleen mix-up creates chaos at West Side’s coronation event

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The evening of Feb. 8 was supposed to be an evening to celebrate the crowning of a new colleen who will represent West Springfield and the St. Patrick’s Committee of West Springfield. Instead, the coronation event turned into a night of confusion.

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Traffic amendment approved after two objections

By Tyler Garnet | Feb 19, 2025

Traffic amendment approved after two objections

WEST SPRINGFIELD — After objecting to a proposed traffic rule on Woodmont Street twice, the Town Council approved the proposal at its Feb. 3 meeting.

Tyler Garnet

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Local memorializes travel in exhibit at West Springfield Library

By Sarah Heinonen | Feb 10, 2025

Local memorializes travel in exhibit at West Springfield Library

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Whether it is far flung locales or the hidden gems of the Northeast, travel encourages people to preserve memories by photographing their experiences. The West Springfield Library has put the travel photographs and memories of resident Branden Bruso on display throughout the month of February.

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Charter school students use art to explore Black history

By Sarah Heinonen | Feb 4, 2025

Charter school students use art to explore Black history

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Students at the Hampden Charter School of Science Middle School in West Springfield are learning how art can connect them to others — those who see it now and those who lived long ago.

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West Springfield’s grand colleen to be announced Feb. 8

By Sophie Markham | Feb 4, 2025

West Springfield’s grand colleen to be announced Feb. 8

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield 2025 grand colleen will be decided Saturday, Feb. 8, at Storrowton in West Springfield.

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West Springfield Town Council approves one traffic amendment, tables another

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

West Springfield Town Council approves one traffic amendment, tables another

The West Springfield Town Council disscusses two traffic rule amendments during its Jan. 21 meeting.Reminder Publishing screen capture WEST SPRINGFIELD — After objecting to two traffic rules proposals at their previous meeting, the West Springfield Town Council...

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 29, 2025

Arts Council brings cultural enrichment to West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Finding cultural enrichment outside of larger cities can be a challenge. It is the mission of the West Springfield Arts Council to foster cultural programs and events and bring them to the people of West Side.