West Springfield

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity to host Family Fun Fest

By Sarah Heinonen | Sep 23, 2025

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity to host Family Fun Fest

WEST SPRINGFIELD — When people think of the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, they may picture volunteers swinging hammers.

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Big E celebrates hometown on West Springfield Day

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025

Big E celebrates hometown on West Springfield Day

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Big E celebrated West Springfield Day last week on Sept. 15. The centerpiece of the festivities was a parade highlighting a snapshot of the town.

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West Springfield Middle School adapting to new YONDR pouches

By Tyler Garnet | Sep 16, 2025

West Springfield Middle School adapting to new YONDR pouches

WEST SPRINGFIELD — With students returning to school, the West Springfield School Committee were provided a few updates during its Sept. 9 meeting from Superintendent Stefania Raschilla.

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West Springfield residents concerned about ADUs, Mittineague School future

By Sarah Heinonen | Sep 16, 2025

West Springfield residents concerned about ADUs, Mittineague School future

West Springfield Town Councilor Brian Griffin explains the work done so far by the Enrollment Advisory Committee.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen WEST SPRINGFIELD — At a public hearing on amending zoning bylaws to regulate accessory dwelling units, such...

Fairgoers enjoy all things Big E on its opening day

By Sophie Markham | Sep 16, 2025

Fairgoers enjoy all things Big E on its opening day

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 12, the Big E once again opened its gates for another season. As always, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to walk the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. This year’s fair runs from Sept. 12 until Sept. 28.

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West Springfield unveils plans for Main Street redesign

By Tyler Garnet | Sep 9, 2025

West Springfield unveils plans for Main Street redesign

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield hosted a public meeting on Aug. 27 to unveil the final design plans for the full reconstruction of Main Street.

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Parish Cupboard pickleball tourney to raise pantry funds

By Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025

Parish Cupboard pickleball tourney to raise pantry funds

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Parish Cupboard will be hosting its third annual pickleball FUNdariser event on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the pickleball/tennis center in Mittineague Park, 100 Churchill Rd., starting at 8:30 a.m.

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West Springfield rededicates its war memorial to include all veterans

By Tyler Garnet | Aug 26, 2025

West Springfield rededicates its war memorial to include all veterans

The towns war memorial added a new walkway and flowers to make the area accessible and appealing to residents.Photo credit: West Springfield Veterans Services Department WEST SPRINGFIELD — Before hosting a ceremony on Aug. 7 to recognize Purple Heart Day, residents...

Westfield cyclist participates in 20th Pan Mass Challenge

By Amy Porter | Aug 20, 2025

Westfield cyclist participates in 20th Pan Mass Challenge

WESTFIELD — Jean Fisher of Westfield just completed her 20th year in the Pan Mass Challenge, cycling 186 miles in two days from Sturbridge to Provincetown to raise money for cancer research at the Dana Farber Institute.