West Springfield

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2024

West Springfield parade marshal continues family tradition of volunteerism

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Among the floats, high school bands and police and fire departments marching in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be one proud Irish woman representing the town she loves. Mary Anne Flaherty, well known in West Springfield for her volunteerism and giving spirit, was named the town’s parade marshal for the 2025 parade.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

West Side High School principal presents accountability data

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield High School Principal Patrick Danby presented the school’s accountability data to the School Committee during its Dec. 10 meeting.

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West of the River Chamber hosts ugly sweater party

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 17, 2024

West of the River Chamber hosts ugly sweater party

WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West of the River Chamber of Commerce hosted its “ugly sweater” holiday party at the Springfield Country Club on Dec. 10 for a night of networking.

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Cancer House of Hope hosts annual luminaria event

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 17, 2024

Cancer House of Hope hosts annual luminaria event

WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Center of Human Development Cancer House of Hope hosted its annual luminaria event on Dec. 10 at the West Springfield Town Common.

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Santa Claus arrives at West Side’s Mittineague Park

By Sophie Markham | Dec 10, 2024

Santa Claus arrives at West Side’s Mittineague Park

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Dec. 8, Santa Claus made his grand arrival at Santa’s House at Mittineague Park and was greeted by local families, eager to meet him.

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By Sarah Heinonen | 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 Ryan Feyre | 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 Tyler Garnet | 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.