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Easthampton honors generations of vets on Veterans Day

EASTHAMPTON — The city celebrated and honored its veterans with ceremonies around town on Veterans Day, shining a light on generations of Easthampton residents who have served. The day’s ceremonies began at the city’s newly renovated Civil War Memorial, integrated into Old Town Hall. After that, a delegation from...

Easthampton, MA · 1d
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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 2d
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New Holyoke Veterans Home Opens, Six Years After 76 Died in COVID Outbreak

An eight-story veterans home with 234 beds has opened on Cherry Hill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, replacing the Soldiers' Home where at least 76 elderly veterans died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak that was one of the deadliest at a long-term care facility. The new building, standing beside the old one, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, and the first residents were scheduled to begin moving in on Nov. 10, with additional move-ins to follow VA inspections.

Holyoke, MA · 1d
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South Hadley approves eight of 11 articles at Special Town Meeting

SOUTH HADLEY — The Nov. 9 special Town Meeting saw voting members gather at South Hadley High School, where the approved 8 out of 11 articles on the warrant. For Article 1, South Hadley Town Meeting members approved hearing a report from the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Town Meeting...

South Hadley, MA · 1d
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Thanksgiving grocery prices put pressure on local budgets

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With Thanksgiving approaching, higher grocery prices are putting pressure on local budgets as shoppers prepare for the holiday feast. Food purchased at grocery stores was 1.8 percent more expensive in September than it was in September 2025, according to the USDA. Prices are projected to increase 2.3 percent for the year.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Holyoke continues to fill reorganized Finance Department

HOLYOKE — Holyoke continues reorganizing its Finance Department after the City Council confirmed the appointment of Laura Shaw as the city’s treasurer/collector and Sharon Bittner-Willis as the city’s comptroller at its Nov. 5 meeting. Both roles will be three-year terms, effective Nov. 21, and will expire on...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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New proposed SNAP cuts would spread hunger among more WMass residents

SPRINGFIELD — For every meal a food pantry provides a hungry family, government grocery assistance provides far more, according to a leader at a Western Massachusetts charity. Local food pantries will face a fresh onslaught if additional cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, proposed by the...

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Mass. opens new Veterans Services office in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - This Veterans Day, veterans across western Massachusetts have a new place to turn for support. Western Massachusetts’ first Executive Office of Veterans Services location opened last Monday on Main Street in Springfield. With about 42,000 veterans living in western Mass., this new building is a...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Selectboard seeks larger role in Fire Department renovation

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard is opting to become more involved in discussions surrounding the Fire Department renovation project as costs rise and changes continue to be proposed to stay within the $8.3 million budget approved by voters in 2025. The Fire Station Building Committee is working alongside Saccoccio...

Hampden, MA · 2d

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Marlon Wayans Set to Perform at MGM Springfield Saturday

MGM Springfield — Venue for Saturday's Marlon Wayans Performance. Marlon Wayans is scheduled to perform at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom on Saturday, November 14, at 8 p.m. The date still gets introduced through White Chicks and the first Scary Movie films, and through a set he has been describing...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Proposed utility rate hike in Conn. prompts fears of another in Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’ve seen the headlines lately about utility bills, you might be bracing for a major hit to your wallet. Just across the border in Connecticut, Eversource customers are looking at a proposed rate hike that could add over thirty dollars a month to their bills. But does that mean a big jump is coming for us here in western Massachusetts?

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East Longmeadow Lion’s Club fundraising for new Christmas tree

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Lion’s Club is looking to make the yearly Christmas tree shine better and brighter for years to come with fundraising efforts to purchase a brand new tree to stand outside First Congregational Church, 7 Somers Road. East Longmeadow celebrates the Christmas season...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Western Massachusetts farmers honored with more than $275K in grants

More than 100 farmers from across western Massachusetts were recognized Thursday afternoon during an annual appreciation event at Smith College in Northampton, where more than $275,000 in grants was awarded to support local agriculture.

Northampton, MA · 15h

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Massachusetts town has a levee, but FEMA maps show none — and insurance rates could rise

An environmental bond bill authorizes $60 million toward the repairs.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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Evan Dowd of the Dowd Agencies Named MAIA Young Agent of the Year

HOLYOKE — Evan Dowd, vice president, assistant treasurer, and partner at the Dowd Agencies has been named the recipient of the James O. Herrick Memorial Young Agent of the Year Award by the Massachusetts Assoc. of Insurance Agents (MAIA). Dowd received the award during MAIA’s annual convention at the...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Holyoke Mall schedules Santa arrivals and pet nights

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Santa Claus is returning to Holyoke Mall later this month, bringing a full schedule of holiday events for families, children and pets. Santa will arrive at the mall on Friday, Nov. 20, with a special arrival celebration planned for Saturday, Nov. 21. Visitors can meet Santa in Café Square through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Springfield committee considers Flock camera ban, questions SPD

SPRINGFIELD — For months, Springfield residents have expressed privacy concerns about automated license plate recognition technology in the city. Now, Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan has proposed an ordinance that would ban the technology from the city. The city has a contract with Flock Safety, which provides the...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Holyoke honors veterans during ceremony at War Memorial Building

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11. The annual event celebrates veterans who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. The event emphasizes the city’s support not just for veterans, but for their families as well.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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MWRA withdraws request to take 20M more gallons a day from Quabbin

BELCHERTOWN — The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority on Thursday dropped its proposal to withdraw an additional 20 million gallons a day from the Quabbin Reservoir in response to loud opposition from communities surrounding the watershed. Opposition boiled over in September, when more than 130 people packed Belchertown Town Hall...

Belchertown, MA · 2d