West Springfield

West Side Town Council bids farewell to departing members

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 22, 2025

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.

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Year in Review: Looking back at Agawam and West Springfield in 2025

By Chris Maza | Dec 22, 2025

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.

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West Springfield CARE Coalition presents new data on youth substance use

By Peter Tuohy | Dec 16, 2025

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.

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West Springfield School Department begins budget process for FY27

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 10, 2025

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.

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West Springfield Town Council sets FY26 tax rate

By Dennis Hackett | Nov 24, 2025

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.

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West Springfield honors Veterans Day with ceremony, parade

By Dennis Hackett | Nov 18, 2025

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

By Peter Tuohy | Nov 11, 2025

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.

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In West Springfield, ballot questions pass, new faces join Town Council, School Committee

By Dennis Hackett | Nov 11, 2025

In West Springfield, ballot questions pass, new faces join Town Council, School Committee

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Election Day was a busy one in West Springfield as voters were asked to vote for mayor, City Council and School Committee, along with 16 ballot questions.

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Small business owner opens ‘A New Chapter’

By Chris Maza | Nov 5, 2025

Small business owner opens ‘A New Chapter’

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Scott Szaban has had several careers, working in retail, policing and dental hygiene. Now, Szaban is literally starting a new chapter, opening the bookstore, A New Chapter, in West Springfield.

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Reichelt wins mayoral reelection against O’Brien in a landslide

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 5, 2025

Reichelt wins mayoral reelection against O’Brien in a landslide

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Voters in West Springfield chose to stay the course on Nov. 4, with 71% casting their ballots to reelect Mayor Will Reichelt as the town’s leader. Town Councilor Daniel O’Brien ran a campaign to unseat Reichelt, who has been mayor for 10 years.