West Springfield
Fire departments’ kickball game to support MDA
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A decades-long charity event is sustaining its mission with a new look.
VOICE Veterans Picnic in the Park to return to West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The fourth annual Veterans Picnic in the Park will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Morgan Road Pavillion, 459 Morgan Rd.
Food Truck Friday series coming to West Springfield Town Common
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is hoping that people who visit the Town Common this August will bring their families and their appetites as the town launches its inaugural Food Truck Friday series. The series is organized by Mayor Will Reichelt’s office.
West Springfield Town Council approves charter ballot question
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Town Council approved 16 proposed charter review ballot questions during its July 21 meeting.
4-H Youth Fair celebrates local talent, community spirit, learning
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County 4-H Youth Fair returns this summer to the Eastern States Exposition on July 26 with a full day of hands-on activities, youth exhibits and community celebrations aimed at showcasing the talents and dedication of local youth.
Local author pens nostalgic anthology about Scouting in the 1980s
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Thinking back to childhood, many young people remember being a Scout — earning badges for building fires, swimming with friends and learning about leadership and teamwork.
West Side’s townwide tag sale to return
WEST SPRINGFIELD — If you have old furniture, clothes or other items taking up space in your house that you are ready to get rid of or you are looking to purchase one of those items as well, West Springfield is hosting a townwide tag sale on Friday, Aug. 1, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3.
Eastern States Exposition unveils 2024 economic impact
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A recent study found that the Eastern States Exposition economic impact on Hampden County was $235 million in Gross Regional Product and a “record-breaking” $1.167 billion across New York and New England in 2024.
West Springfield Public Library kicks off summer programming
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Public Library began its summer reading program on June 18, and it will run until Aug. 2. This year’s theme is Color our World.
West Springfield Charter Review Committee discusses potential revisions
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the beginning of April, the town of West Springfield announced the kickoff of its 2025 Charter Review Committee, in accordance with the West Springfield Home Rule Charter, which mandates a review every 10 years.