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Springfield Public Schools distributes backpacks, supplies Friday
SPRINGFIELD — Several thousand school-aged kids and their parents lined up at Roberto Clemente Park on Plainfield Street on Friday morning to pick up their official Springfield School Department backpacks, loaded with supplies organized by the New North Citizens’ Council. More than 3,000 backpacks with pens, pencils and...
Tribute band ‘Killer Queen’ coming to MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A tribute to the British rock band Queen is taking place at MGM Springfield next month. We spoke with the lead singer of Killer Queen who told us how it feels to bring these beloved rock classics to the city of Springfield. UK-based tribute band Killer...
Air quality alert impacting outdoor activities
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The air quality is impacting people who are out and about in the community. “My son got asthma, so it’s hard on him and we got to figure out how to clear up this air ‘cause it’s not safe for the kids,” said Damien Lyon of Springfield.
Chicopee Parks and Recreation Department working to fix damage to memorial dog park caused by pests
CHICOPEE, Mass. — The Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park in Chicopee which opened in June has suffered damage to some of its wooden structure due to carpenter ants. The Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park in Chicopee which opened in June has suffered damage to some of its wooden structure due to carpenter ants.
‘More Hut’ is WMass answer to hunger, with new footlong dog, tenders, slushy machines (Food review)
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When new ownership stepped in to rescue city burger joint White Hut in 2020, talk of microbranding this revered eight decade-old institution immediately hit the newswires. A Holyoke location opened late last year with 21st-Century-type upgrades, like online ordering, and the Hut has recently rolled out...
With deed, Westfield moves forward with police station at old Blessed Sacrament property
WESTFIELD — The city has completed its purchase of the former Blessed Sacrament rectory with plans to build a new police station there. First announced in February, the sale closed July 31, according to papers filed Aug. 1 at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds. If you purchase a...
Drugs found in West Springfield pool to be destroyed
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A baggie suspected of containing cocaine discovered in the Memorial Pool has been secured as evidence and is slated for destruction at the state police crime lab. Sgt. Joseph LaFrance, spokesperson for the West Springfield Police Department, reported that on Wednesday evening, a lifeguard inspecting the...
East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial needs $40K more before groundbreaking; fundraisers on tap
EAST LONGMEADOW — After six years of waiting and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial still needs $40,000 more to complete the work. Twenty-one East Longmeadow natives served in the U.S. armed forces and paid the ultimate price, losing their lives in battle this...
96th annual Westfield Fair set to begin
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 96th annual Westfield Fair is kicking off on Friday!. The Westfield Fair takes place on Russellville Road each August during the 3rd weekend from Friday to Sunday. The family-fun event features agricultural and livestock exhibits, motorized competitions, live entertainment, music, food, and rides. There will...
Easthampton and Its Lifestyle Are In Demand
Stacey Blanco says she’s always been entrepreneurial. Although she’s worked in office settings — and those experiences have helped inspire her current venture — she has preferred working for herself and has had side hustles, if you will, like teaching Zumba classes. During the pandemic, she...
Easthampton Police searching for missing man
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Easthampton Police are searching for a missing man. 22-year-old Rodney Yankson is about 6’5 and weighs 155 pounds with black hair, a beard, and brown eyes. Police say he left his home on a black mountain bike on Tuesday. If you have any information on...
Confirmed spotted lanternfly infestation found in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A confirmed infestation of the invasive spotted lanternfly has been reported in Wilbraham and the bug has now been seen in several parts of Massachusetts. Western Mass News caught up with resident Cathy Lawless, who originally reported the spotted lanternfly sighting. “My daughter was in the...
Old demolition order complicating Westfield ice cream shop’s picnic area plans
WESTFIELD — Mrs. C’s Soft Serve & Cafe wants to install a picnic area, but an uncompleted demolition order for the property next door is complicating it. Without properly closing the 2018 project — which also covered the site of the Mrs. C’s building, although that building was not slated to be torn down — the Westfield Conservation Commission can’t entertain new proposals for work on the site, which abuts the Westfield River.
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