West Springfield
Mittineague Elementary School to close at end of 2025-26 school year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After more than two years of debate, analysis and impassioned pleas from a group of West Springfield residents, the School Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the Enrollment Advisory Committee to close Mittineague Elementary School.
Reichelt holds road safety forum in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents gathered at Town Hall for a road safety public forum, led by Mayor William Reichelt on Jan. 12.
Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project
Two eighth graders — one from Agawam and the other from West Springfield — are among more than 300 teens from around the state who will engage in what has been called “an awe-inspiring” youth-led movement for change through community service.
West Side Town Council bids farewell to departing members
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the West Springfield Town Council meeting on Dec. 15, Town Council members praised the departing members for their public service.
Year in Review: Looking back at Agawam and West Springfield in 2025
2025 was a busy year for Agawam and West Springfield. Between the Big E and elections there is plenty to look back on as Reminder Publishing takes a look in the rearview mirror with 2026 just days away.
West Springfield CARE Coalition presents new data on youth substance use
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Liz Monopoli from the town of West Springfield’s CARE Coalition presented its biannual Prevention Needs Assessment at the West Springfield School Committee meeting on Dec. 9.
West Springfield School Department begins budget process for FY27
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the Town Council meeting on Dec. 1, West Springfield Public Schools’ Chief Financial Officer Adam Tarquini gave a presentation on the fiscal year 2027 level service budget projection.
West Springfield Town Council sets FY26 tax rate
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As communities are required to do each fiscal year, the West Springfield Town Council conducted a tax classification hearing and set the residential factor as 0.7646 for fiscal year 2026 during its Nov. 17 meeting.
West Springfield honors Veterans Day with ceremony, parade
A contingent of the U.S. Air Force in West Springfield participates in the parade.Reminder Publishing photos by Dennis Hackett WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Nov. 11, West Springfield was one of many communities in the area to honor Veterans Day. The town’s festivities...
West Springfield looks to improve accessibility in Mittineague with grant
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A part of West Springfield’s recreational life is about to receive an overhaul.