West Springfield
Frigid fundraiser led by local police aids Special Olympics
WESTFIELD — This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge takes place Sunday, March 10, at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Rd., Westfield. Officer Erica Ireland of the West Springfield Police Department, who helps organize the Polar...
Librarians support book access laws, get few calls for bans
Book bans and attempted bans at public libraries across the country are increasing, and not just in conservative-leaning states. Even in Massachusetts, some libraries have been challenged by groups that want to restrict access to what books and other materials are...
Mittineague won’t close this year following unanimous vote
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mittineague School will stay open, for now, the School Committee recently confirmed in a largely symbolic vote.
Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Massachusetts for the “Super Tuesday” presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, including at the usual voting locations in the Hilltowns.
Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Massachusetts for the “Super Tuesday” presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, including at the usual voting locations in West Springfield.
Colleen’s journey started as avid parade watcher with ‘Papa’
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A senior at West Springfield High School, Olivia Lyons, 17, is a member of the varsity volleyball and tennis teams. And newly crowned as West Side’s 2024 colleen.
West Springfield presidential primary early voting starts Feb. 24
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In-person early voting will be available starting Feb. 24 and continuing Feb. 26 to March 1 for the presidential primary election in Massachusetts.
West Springfield school days to start earlier, last longer
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Kids may have to wake up a little earlier next year, after the School Committee approved a 2024-25 calendar with earlier start times for most of the town’s public schools.
Fiber-optic utility expects 55% to sign up, profits in 2 years
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Town officials expect more than half of West Side households to sign up for fiber-optic internet service, and for the town-owned utility to break even in 2026.
Handprint tradition inspires pride, nostalgia at Mittineague
WEST SPRINGFIELD — You have to hand it to students at Mittineague Elementary School. They’ve been accomplishing great things for more than a decade, and they have handprints on the walls to prove it.