West Springfield

The Majestic to offer free Apprentice Program for aspiring performers

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 28, 2026

The Majestic to offer free Apprentice Program for aspiring performers

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Becoming a professional actor is usually a long process that can involve expensive classes and endless auditions.

Sarah Heinonen

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A Valentine’s night of mystery, murder and merriment comes to Agawam

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 27, 2026

A Valentine’s night of mystery, murder and merriment comes to Agawam

WEST SPRINGFIELD — An evening of romance, intrigue and a little theatrical mayhem is on the menu when the Rotary Club of West Springfield hosts its Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 5-8 p.m. at Tansey’s Catered Table in Agawam.

Tina Lesniak

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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.

Debbie Gardner

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West Side’s 2026 to be filled with infrastructure upgrades

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 16, 2026

West Side’s 2026 to be filled with infrastructure upgrades

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Looking ahead to 2026, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt said the city has many projects to tackle.

Sarah Heinonen

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So That Reminds Me: Sacerdote talks Railroad Hobby Show

By Ryan Feyre | Jan 16, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Sacerdote talks Railroad Hobby Show

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The largest railroad-themed trade show in North America will once again stop people in their tracks this winter.

Ryan Feyre

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Mittineague Elementary School to close at end of 2025-26 school year

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 15, 2026

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Reichelt holds road safety forum in West Springfield

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 13, 2026

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.

Peter Tuohy

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Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project

By Mike Lydick | Jan 12, 2026

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.

Mike Lydick

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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.

Tyler Garnet

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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.