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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.


Tyler Garnet
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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.


Tyler Garnet
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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.


Dennis Hackett
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West Springfield looks to improve accessibility in Mittineague with grant

By | 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.


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

By | 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.


Dennis Hackett
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