West Springfield
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
