West Springfield
Sen. Velis maps out goals and priorities for 2025
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.
Every Moment We’re Alive receives $10K donation
HOLYOKE — On Jan. 22, Hyundai Hope on Wheels donated $10,000 to Each Moment We’re Alive of West Springfield at the Gary Rome Hyundai dealership.
Advisory group to study West Springfield student enrollment
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is forming an advisory group centered around overall census data in the district and future projections for school-specific enrollment.
West Side Town Council hosts four traffic rules hearings
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the West Springfield Town Council meeting on Jan. 6, the agenda featured four public hearings for traffic rules in town.
State Rep. Kelly Pease doubles down on priorities
WESTFIELD — Two days after being sworn in for his third term on Jan. 1, state Rep. Kelly Pease spoke about his priorities for his next term, which he said remain the same: education, roads, the elderly and clean water.
Engineer presents Piper Road redesign concepts
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is currently in the conceptual phase of the proposed Piper Road redesign, which, when finished, will hopefully provide a much safer passageway for drivers and pedestrians.
Agawam and West Springfield students serve as ambassadors to statewide service project
Two teens — one from Agawam and one from West Springfield — are among a new class of eighth graders from around the state who will engage in a youth-led community service program.
Elementary school project moves on to next phase of application process
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The dream of building a new elementary school that combines John Ashley School with the John R. Fausey Elementary School has officially inched further into reality.
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.