West Springfield
West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield will test its Southwick water treatment facility to see if it filters out certain varieties of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
Cities talk positive impacts of sister city relationships
In Springfield and West Springfield, sister city relationships have had nothing but positive impacts.
West Springfield Boys and Girls Club hosts Eversource Day
An Eversource employee volunteer helps a child get the company’s lineworker outfit on.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WEST SPRINGFIELD — Sometimes, summer camp isn’t about being in the woods. Sometimes, it’s about being in a gymnasium, where Eversource...
Four elementary school principals hired to fill vacancies
When West Side students return for the 2024-25 school year at four elementary schools they will find some new faces in principals’ offices.
Veterinary clinic offers range of services for pets, their ‘parents’
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow pet parents now have a comprehensive veterinary clinic to provide the best care for their four-legged family members. On Aug. 5, the experienced trio of Caroline Joos, Kristin Lappetito and Angela DuBois officially opened the doors of Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic, the town’s only veterinary clinic.
Gariné Arakelian hosts workshop at West Springfield Public Library
WEST SPRINGFIELD - On July 30, Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art hosted a workshop on July 30 at the West Springfield Public Library.
Officials announce flyover to bypass train road blockage
WEST SPRINGFIELD — State, federal and local officials recently announced a $20 million project to construct a flyover at the Front Street rail crossing, allowing cars to drive over the train tracks when railcars are blocking the road.
Larger library trustee board in West Side expected to improve efficiency
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The library trustees, reduced by resignations to four members and struggling to make quorum, are slated to increase in strength to nine.
Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Over the years, Greater Springfield has been home to Falcons and Thunderbirds. Kings have also reigned supreme. Those hockey teams are part of the region’s history of sending hundreds of local stars to the National Hockey League.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.