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West Springfield election features a couple races, including mayor

By | Aug 12, 2025

West Springfield election features a couple races, including mayor

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mayor William Reichelt will have some competition in this year’s general election.


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Annual cancer walk to benefit survivor charity

By | Aug 12, 2025

Annual cancer walk to benefit survivor charity

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The paws will hit the pavement to support cancer survivors on Aug. 22 as the nonprofit Each Moment We’re Alive hosts its sixth annual Canines Against Cancer at the Morgan Road Pavilion in West Springfield.


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By | Aug 5, 2025

Fire departments’ kickball game to support MDA

WEST SPRINGFIELD — A decades-long charity event is sustaining its mission with a new look.


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By | Aug 5, 2025

VOICE Veterans Picnic in the Park to return to West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The fourth annual Veterans Picnic in the Park will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Morgan Road Pavillion, 459 Morgan Rd.


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Food Truck Friday series coming to West Springfield Town Common

By | Jul 29, 2025

Food Truck Friday series coming to West Springfield Town Common

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is hoping that people who visit the Town Common this August will bring their families and their appetites as the town launches its inaugural Food Truck Friday series. The series is organized by Mayor Will Reichelt’s office.


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West Springfield Town Council approves charter ballot question

By | Jul 29, 2025

West Springfield Town Council approves charter ballot question

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Town Council approved 16 proposed charter review ballot questions during its July 21 meeting.


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By | Jul 22, 2025

4-H Youth Fair celebrates local talent, community spirit, learning

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County 4-H Youth Fair returns this summer to the Eastern States Exposition on July 26 with a full day of hands-on activities, youth exhibits and community celebrations aimed at showcasing the talents and dedication of local youth.


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Local author pens nostalgic anthology about Scouting in the 1980s

By | Jul 22, 2025

Local author pens nostalgic anthology about Scouting in the 1980s

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Thinking back to childhood, many young people remember being a Scout — earning badges for building fires, swimming with friends and learning about leadership and teamwork.


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West Side’s townwide tag sale to return

By | Jul 22, 2025

West Side’s townwide tag sale to return

WEST SPRINGFIELD — If you have old furniture, clothes or other items taking up space in your house that you are ready to get rid of or you are looking to purchase one of those items as well, West Springfield is hosting a townwide tag sale on Friday, Aug. 1, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3.


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Eastern States Exposition unveils 2024 economic impact

By | Jul 15, 2025

Eastern States Exposition unveils 2024 economic impact

WEST SPRINGFIELD — A recent study found that the Eastern States Exposition economic impact on Hampden County was $235 million in Gross Regional Product and a “record-breaking” $1.167 billion across New York and New England in 2024.


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