West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — State funds earmarked for improvements to the Piper Road and Monastery Avenue intersection have been cut in half from $200,000 to $100,000, as part of Gov. Maura Healey’s Chapter 9C budget cuts announced Jan. 8.

Tyler Lederer

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• Tyler Lederer

  Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future
• Tyler Lederer

  It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit
• Tyler Lederer

  Marijuana shop plans denied for being too close to another
• Tyler Lederer

  Harvard student bringing naloxone training to high schools
• Tyler Lederer

  Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex
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  Agawam to re-establish sister relationship with Italian city
• Tyler Lederer

  Health care question on ballots in Agawam, Westfield, many Hilltowns
• Tyler Lederer

  Shah’s Halal Food brings the heat to West Springfield
• Tyler Lederer

  Variety of attractions at PumpkinFest, including scout camp
• Tyler Lederer

  Council, election officials rebut Agawam petitioners charging fraud
• Tyler Lederer

  Lawmakers share housing, immigration, tax thoughts with Chamber
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E
• Tyler Lederer

  Vets help vets be their best selves at West Springfield center
• Tyler Lederer

  Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
• Tyler Lederer

  Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
• Tyler Lederer

  Horse owners unsatisfied with response to Big E’s barn fire
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam resident walking marathon route for Jimmy Fund
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield art walk features flame-painted copper, pub-loving fiddler
• Tyler Lederer

  Police site committee focusing on downtown West Springfield
• Tyler Lederer

  Land takings OK’d for North Agawam pedestrian safety work
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam council agrees to video recording of subcommittees
• Tyler Lederer

  Vaccination still urged with Westfield flu, COVID clinic soon
• Tyler Lederer

  Unions call for safety gate at West Springfield railroad crossing
• Tyler Lederer

  Ceremony in West Springfield honors victims of 9/11 attacks
• Tyler Lederer

  Nation’s unity recalled at Agawam 9/11 remembrance ceremony
• Tyler Lederer

  Overdose vigil speakers call for more awareness, urgency
• Tyler Lederer

  Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
• Tyler Lederer

  Councilors support tighter rules, shorter hours for soliciting in Agawam
• Tyler Lederer

  Town funds helping Agawam Fire House Museum renovations
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam delays vote on televising council subcommittees
• Tyler Lederer

  State grant of nearly $1M to fund work on Agawam’s Moore St.
• Tyler Lederer

  Owner of West Springfield diner damaged by fire eyes return
• Tyler Lederer

  Repaving, pedestrian safety work set for West Springfield Main St.
• Tyler Lederer

  Local restaurateurs bring new eateries to Big E
• Tyler Lederer

  YMCA thanks volunteers who helped open Camp Weber
• Tyler Lederer

  Tighter rules proposed for door-to-door solicitors in Agawam
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam Council to vote on recording subcommittee meetings
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam art festival features local history, African crafts, more
• Tyler Lederer

  Six Flags to build steampunk-themed coaster opening in 2025
• Tyler Lederer

  West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
• Tyler Lederer

  Cities talk positive impacts of sister city relationships
• Tyler Lederer

  West Springfield Boys and Girls Club hosts Eversource Day
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam to consider stormwater fee, study Pine-Barry intersection
• Tyler Lederer

  Mayor Johnson gives updates to projects delay, progress
• Tyler Lederer

  Officials announce flyover to bypass train road blockage
• Tyler Lederer

  Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam mayor’s new aide sees similarities to other job, council clerk
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam council looking at affordable housing, accessory units
• Tyler Lederer

  4-H eyes better participation at Big E events in 2024
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield sees slight increase in COVID-19 cases as summer rolls in
• Tyler Lederer

  West Springfield chief ready for challenges of modern policing
• Tyler Lederer

  Visitor Bureau says Western Mass. needs to promote itself
• Tyler Lederer

  Newly elected Westfield Light Board member eager to start
• Tyler Lederer

  West Springfield downtown vibe attracts fried chicken restaurant
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam council OKs $132M budget, donations to police, fire
• Tyler Lederer

  Town Meeting delays decision to purchase former Chester church
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam’s $230M high school passes with 71% approval
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam street to get more enforcement, not lower speed limit
• Tyler Lederer

  Taste of Lebanon offers friendly, authentic dining experience
• Tyler Lederer

  Ward 5 going to polls to pick Westfield Light Board member
• Tyler Lederer

  Developer says Main St. hotel would fill need in Agawam
• Tyler Lederer

  Budget rising 3.7%, church property acquisition on warrant
• Tyler Lederer

  Gould retains Otis selectman seat; voters reject annex debt again
• Tyler Lederer

  Mayor gives last pitch for new AHS ahead of June 11 ballot
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam ceremony remembers sacrifice of service members
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield Planning Board to decide on City Hall LED sign
• Tyler Lederer

  Ballot question campaign pushes ‘Yes’ for Agawam HS
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam road, water infrastructure projects ramping up
• Tyler Lederer

  Tolland voters approve all articles, including culvert repairs
• Tyler Lederer

  Budgets, water-sewer management project on Huntington warrant
• Tyler Lederer

  Proposed $132M Agawam budget is 3.6% increase from FY24
• Tyler Lederer

  Selectman race highlights this year’s election ballot for Otis
• Tyler Lederer

  Majority goes for Gauthier in rematch of Chester selectman race
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam mayor calls HS costs unavoidable, sewer plans unrealistic
• Tyler Lederer

  Painting parties introduce new artists, support food pantries
• Tyler Lederer

  Construction everywhere ‘like Big Dig’ for West Springfield
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam’s North St. reopens, N. Westfield St. ready to close
• Tyler Lederer

  Selectboard candidates share ideas for Huntington’s future
• Tyler Lederer

  School cost down, salaries up as Tolland budget vote is set
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam mayor’s capital plan features school roof, safe road projects
• Tyler Lederer

  Rematch selectman race highlights Chester’s May 4 town ballot
• Tyler Lederer

  Otis caucus nominates incumbent, challenger for selectman
• Tyler Lederer

  West Side Creamy Cones opens for business in West Springfield
• Tyler Lederer

  WRWA postpones Agawam spring cleanup due to high water level
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam armory would need $5M to fix physical problems
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam Rosewood Way apartment applications due May 1
• Tyler Lederer

  West Springfield 250th committee calls for cleanup volunteers
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam town solicitor leaving for similar job in Springfield
• Tyler Lederer

  High river levels may postpone shoreline cleanup in Agawam
• Tyler Lederer

  Feeding Hills park expected to open on Tuckahoe lot in July
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20
• Tyler Lederer

  Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns
• Tyler Lederer

  Supporters see convenience, economic benefit in hotel plan
• Tyler Lederer

  Signs on West Springfield streets part of nationwide Medal of Honor recognition
• Tyler Lederer

  Kids’ museum hosting space-themed event for eclipse day
• Tyler Lederer

  Opponents worried Agawam hotel would become a shelter
• Tyler Lederer

  Director glad for help as she grows Agawam Senior Center offerings
• Tyler Lederer

  Former Westfield Senior Center director enjoys new role
• Tyler Lederer

  Hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main St. would have 40 rooms
• Tyler Lederer

  Elected officials lend support to libraries, readers’ freedom
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield singer ‘shocked’ with turnaround on ‘The Voice’
• Tyler Lederer

  West Springfield police station replacement starts from scratch
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam schedules townwide vote on $230M high school project
• Tyler Lederer

  Budget outlook ‘grim,’ but mayors have big plans
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam HS building project makes fiscal sense, mayor says
• Tyler Lederer

  Archives talk to look at Mayor Burke, city’s political culture
• Tyler Lederer

  Longtime conservation board chair will resign next month
• Tyler Lederer

  Utility pole holdups delaying Agawam fiber-optic network
• Tyler Lederer

  The Federal temporarily closes for renovations, tweaks
• Tyler Lederer

  Lacking votes, councilor withdraws health care resolution
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield warehouse OK’d despite organized neighbor opposition
• Tyler Lederer

  West Side breaks ground on hub for 1st fiber-optic network
• Tyler Lederer

  Councilors divide on Mittineague decision, but sign petition
• Tyler Lederer

  Westfield officials join skeptics of proposed warehouse
• Tyler Lederer

  Rep. Walter DeFilippi recalled as respected fiscal watchdog
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam needs mixed-use, affordable housing, plan proposes
• Tyler Lederer

  Backyard hen ordinance passes despite neighbor concerns
• Tyler Lederer

  Sapelli looks back on ‘rollercoaster’ 6 years as town mayor
• Tyler Lederer

  Bethany’s ‘He’s Here’ looks to inspire without singing tree
• Tyler Lederer

  Councilors ask to fix oversights in Agawam’s business licensing process
• Tyler Lederer

  Pickleball demand adds new courts at Borgatti Field
• Tyler Lederer

  Tax rates down, tax bills up as property valuations increase
• Tyler Lederer

  Speakers, councilors favor residential hen-keeping proposal
• Tyler Lederer

  Agawam High School plan is $231M addition-renovation
• Tyler Lederer

  Aviation community mourns Barnes instructor, entrepreneur
• Tyler Lederer

  Budget cuts hit roadwork, Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
• Tyler Lederer

  Johnson jumps right back in as Agawam mayor after 24 years off
• Tyler Lederer

  Sandlin wins split vote as City Council’s new president
• Tyler Lederer

  ‘Luxury’ view platform removed from Tuckahoe park plan

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Middle schoolers are rounding out the fourth year of an innovative pilot program designed to teach students about professional skills for success.

Rich J. Wirth

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• Rich J. Wirth

  Big E marketing director will miss her ‘little bit of showbiz’
• Rich J. Wirth

  Red’s Towing owner is West Springfield’s parade marshal
• Rich J. Wirth

  Colleen’s journey started as avid parade watcher with ‘Papa’
• Rich J. Wirth

  WinterFest meets under one roof for 10th anniversary edition
• Rich J. Wirth

  AgCom stays active with prep work for community garden
• Rich J. Wirth

  Building Trust: In the kitchen with the Chapdelaines
• Rich J. Wirth

  National challenge hones middle schoolers’ business skills

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mittineague School’s final year is more than halfway done. The School Committee voted 4-2 to close the school and reassign its students to Coburn and Tatham schools.

Michael Ballway

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• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield seeks grants for downtown information signs
• Michael Ballway

  Early voting underway as Nov. 5 state election approaches
• Michael Ballway

  Early voting underway as Nov. 5 state election approaches
• Michael Ballway

  When to vote, where to vote in Westfield for Nov. 5 ballot
• Michael Ballway

  Early voting underway in Southwick as Nov. 5 election nears
• Michael Ballway

  Hilltowns residents can cast their votes early or on Nov. 5
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield to add speed humps on another ‘cut-through’ street
• Michael Ballway

  Fundraiser to help West Springfield teens attend DC conference
• Michael Ballway

  Early voting for presidential election starting in West Springfield
• Michael Ballway

  Early voting begins this week for presidential election in Agawam
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield weighs parent thoughts on phones at Middle School
• Michael Ballway

  More than speed humps sought on West Springfield’s Circle Drive
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield will try again for Tatham School connector
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield GOP supports Deaton as U.S. Senate nominee
• Michael Ballway

  Agawam GOP overwhelmingly backs Deaton as Senate nominee
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield clerk reassures voters about fraud
• Michael Ballway

  Speed humps OK’d in West Springfield, more coming
• Michael Ballway

  Few decisions on Sept. 3 ballot in West Springfield
• Michael Ballway

  Few choices in Sept. 3 primary election in Agawam
• Michael Ballway

  Larger library trustee board in West Side expected to improve efficiency
• Michael Ballway

  Cabinet of equals to replace West Springfield’s assistant superintendent
• Michael Ballway

  Tickets available as big motocross race rides into Southwick
• Michael Ballway

  Council votes unanimously for $11M boost to West Springfield fiber
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield councilors can’t override veto of school cuts
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield council cuts $1M from schools to reduce taxes
• Michael Ballway

  Sen. recalls fallen comrades at West Springfield Memorial Day
• Michael Ballway

  Voters in Otis back short-term rental fees, inspections, reject CPA
• Michael Ballway

  Cannabis, hotel taxes help balance West Springfield $129M budget
• Michael Ballway

  After debate, Granville voters support meals, lodging taxes
• Michael Ballway

  Cellphone pouch system at West Springfield HS will begin after summer
• Michael Ballway

  Questions raised about annex article on May 21 warrant in Otis
• Michael Ballway

  Volunteer hopes to see youth cheering Ironman in West Springfield
• Michael Ballway

  New chimney, new gutters approved on Josiah Day House
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield committee, consultant to craft schools plan
• Michael Ballway

  Irish Center in West Springfield seeks $2M to finish top floor
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield council votes 6-3 to take 1st step to new Fausey
• Michael Ballway

  Otis town election nomination papers available
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield playgrounds, school renovations to get final ESSER dollars
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield council seeks more details before new school vote
• Michael Ballway

  E-sports teams being considered for Westfield Virtual School
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield councilors grill mayor on new school plans
• Michael Ballway

  Committee chooses ‘Westfield River’ as name of new school
• Michael Ballway

  Westfield votes like state to back Biden, Trump in primary
• Michael Ballway

  Southwick votes like state for Biden, Trump in primary
• Michael Ballway

  Southern Hilltowns vote like state to support Biden, Trump in primary
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield votes like state to support Biden, Trump
• Michael Ballway

  Agawam votes like state to back Biden, Trump in primary
• Michael Ballway

  Unanimous vote saves West Springfield’s Mittineague School for next year
• Michael Ballway

  Mittineague won’t close this year following unanimous vote
• Michael Ballway

  Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Super Tuesday is last chance to vote in presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Agawam early voting for presidential primary begins Feb. 24
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield presidential primary early voting starts Feb. 24
• Michael Ballway

  Fiber-optic utility expects 55% to sign up, profits in 2 years
• Michael Ballway

  West Springfield school days to start earlier, last longer
• Michael Ballway

  Westfield schedules early voting for state presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Southwick schedules early voting for state presidential primary
• Michael Ballway

  Free fireworks to celebrate town’s 250th birthday this month
• Michael Ballway

  Petition to stop Mittineague closure faces Feb. 8 deadline
• Michael Ballway

  WSHS will adopt locked-pouch system to stop cellphone use
• Michael Ballway

  Mittineague Elementary will close this year after 4-2 vote