West Springfield

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025

With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.

Tyler Garnet

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Every Moment We’re Alive receives $10K donation

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025

Every Moment We’re Alive receives $10K donation

HOLYOKE — On Jan. 22, Hyundai Hope on Wheels donated $10,000 to Each Moment We’re Alive of West Springfield at the Gary Rome Hyundai dealership.

Tyler Garnet

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By Ryan Feyre | Jan 21, 2025

Advisory group to study West Springfield student enrollment

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is forming an advisory group centered around overall census data in the district and future projections for school-specific enrollment.

Ryan Feyre

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By Tyler Garnet | Jan 14, 2025

West Side Town Council hosts four traffic rules hearings

WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the West Springfield Town Council meeting on Jan. 6, the agenda featured four public hearings for traffic rules in town.

Tyler Garnet

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State Rep. Kelly Pease doubles down on priorities

By Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025

State Rep. Kelly Pease doubles down on priorities

WESTFIELD — Two days after being sworn in for his third term on Jan. 1, state Rep. Kelly Pease spoke about his priorities for his next term, which he said remain the same: education, roads, the elderly and clean water.