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Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time

By | Apr 24, 2026

Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time

WEST SPRINGFIELD — As the last chill of a snow-packed winter fades away over the Pioneer Valley, the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England is bringing a tradition to West Springfield that dates back 5,000 years in Ireland’s history, welcoming the beginning of summer in the Celtic calendar.


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West Springfield Friends of the Library prepare for annual spring book sale

By | Apr 20, 2026

West Springfield Friends of the Library prepare for annual spring book sale

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library host their Spring Big Book Sale on April 25.


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CARE Coalition learns new youth substance use prevention methods

By | Apr 17, 2026

CARE Coalition learns new youth substance use prevention methods

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield CARE Coalition student representatives Maya Burque and Shayla Crump are expanding their knowledge on how to create a safer and healthier community with youth substance use prevention.


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West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas

By | Apr 10, 2026

West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.


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West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns

By | Apr 10, 2026

West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Park & Recreation Supervisor Julie Gray is calling families to come out for a fun-filled morning at the annual fishing derby on April 18.


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Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships

By  and  | Apr 3, 2026

Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships

Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.


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West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget

By | Apr 2, 2026

West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On March 31, the West Springfield School Committee voted to support the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 after a final hearing spread across three meetings.


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West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget

By | Mar 30, 2026

West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.


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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.


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West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment

By | Mar 20, 2026

West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment

WEST SPRINGFIELD — A resident called a general ordinance amendment ‘taxation without representation’ during a public hearing at the West Springfield Town Council meeting on March 16.


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