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By | Dec 3, 2024

Christmas-themed book latest in children’s series on bullying

WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the North Pole, an elf is having trouble and a K-9 named Fitzgerald makes it his mission to help.


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By | Dec 3, 2024

Luminaria display set to return, honor those affected by cancer

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Common will once again have an incandescent glow this year to honor family friends, neighbors and colleagues who have encountered cancer.


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By | Nov 25, 2024

West Springfield shifts CIP factor, resulting in an increase in taxes

WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the Nov. 18 Town Council meeting, the council hosted a tax classification hearing and approved a Commercial Industrial Personal Property factor of 1.568 for fiscal year 2025.


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West Springfield makes first connection to municipal fiber

By | Nov 25, 2024

West Springfield makes first connection to municipal fiber

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield flipped the figurative switch on Nov. 20, connecting the first customer to the municipal fiber network, operated by Whip City Fiber from Westfield Gas & Electric.


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By | Nov 19, 2024

Yuletree Jubilee raises money to support community artists

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Red Thread Network, an organization that supports arts and artists in town will have its Yuletree Jubilee beginning Friday, Nov. 29, to Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Community Room at the West Springfield Public Library, 200 Park St.


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By | Nov 19, 2024

West Springfield seeks community input with survey

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield has partnered with the company FlashVote to give residents an easy way to provide input on different matters to the town.


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West Springfield honors veterans with parade, ceremony

By | Nov 19, 2024

West Springfield honors veterans with parade, ceremony

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Veterans Day, all of West Springfield came out to show its support for veterans with a parade and ceremony at the Municipal Building.


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Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case

By | Nov 18, 2024

Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that an arrest has finally been made for a double homicide that occurred 46 years ago.


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Town Council meets with new veterans service head

By | Nov 12, 2024

Town Council meets with new veterans service head

WEST SPRINGFIELD — During its meeting on Nov. 4, the Town Council met with Veterans Services Director Marc Massey to discuss the department since he took over a few months ago.


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By | Nov 12, 2024

Parish Cupboard aims to put Thanksgiving meals on tables

The act of giving is the ability to give selflessly and willingly. As the holiday season approaches and folks prepare their to-do list, feelings of gratitude inspires people to reflect and think about others; it’s a reminder that everyday is an opportunity to give.


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