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So That Reminds Me: Sacerdote talks Railroad Hobby Show

By | 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 | 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.


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Reichelt holds road safety forum in West Springfield

By | 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.


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Students engage in ‘awe-inspiring’ youth project

By | 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.


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West Side Town Council bids farewell to departing members

By | 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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West Springfield CARE Coalition presents new data on youth substance use

By | 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 | 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 | 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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