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Watery war of words: Springfield leaders take umbrage at measure reshaping water commission

-- If you live in lower, central Hampden County, chances are your water comes by way of Springfield. Or rather - for the most part - reservoirs outside the city. It’s also largely treated outside the city as well, but much of that infrastructure, which stretches from Blandford to Ludlow, is thanks to moves made by Springfield almost 200 years ago.

Springfield, MA · 13h
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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 · 1d

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Westfield Water Plant Gets $19M Loan Break as PCB Delays Loom Over 2028 Deadline

Ratepayers across the Springfield area are getting a break on the cost of a massive new water treatment plant, after the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust forgave $19 million of a $50 million loan tied to the project. The announcement, made Monday, covers the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant under construction at the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission's Westfield facility, a project with an estimated cost of $363.8 million that is scheduled to be complete in 2028.

Westfield, MA · 2d
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Local IT expert weighs in on Microsoft Outlook outage

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’ve had trouble getting into your email today, you’re not alone. A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook and other suite programs people all around the world rely on. As of Wednesday night, the problem is still not under control. Millions of people use...

Springfield, MA · 1d
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Campbell distinguishes public records question from legislative audit fight

Attorney General Andrea Campbell put daylight between a recently passed ballot question expanding the state's public records laws to lawmakers and the governor's office and a controversial legislative audit.

Agawam, MA · 2d

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Boston College Men's Hockey vs. UMass: Live Updates, Analysis for Game 1 of Series

Can the Eagles get back to their winning ways this weekend? Friday night's matchup in Amherst could provide the spark they are looking for.

Amherst, MA · 10h

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Reading the Room: small bookstore charm

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s time to unplug and exhale. Join Western Mass News as we slow things down with a cozy podcast all about books - what we’re reading, loving, and recommending. In this episode, Colleen sits down with Raven Used Books in Northampton to hear how...

Northampton, MA · 17h

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Debate over proposed changes to Springfield Water and Sewer continues

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re following up on a story we brought you earlier this week, officials responded to the local battle to expand Springfield’s Water and Sewer Commission outside the city. On Monday, Local leaders called for change, demanding an expansion of the original three-member board appointed by Springfield’s mayor.

Springfield, MA · 10h

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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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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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Chicopee parent worries about autistic son’s progress after teacher change

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Tascha Bouchard says her first-grade son, who is autistic and nonverbal and attends Fairview Elementary in Chicopee, has been resisting going to school. Bouchard added she has gone to work late to help her son get on the bus. She said that is not like him...

Chicopee, MA · 13h

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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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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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Meta Signs Sublime Cement Deal While Holyoke Plant Status Splits

Meta says it has signed a multi-year agreement with Somerville-based Sublime Systems to support at least 180,000 tons of lower-carbon cement production, with priority access to Sublime Cement for the company's data-center construction pipeline. The volume is large next to anything Sublime has poured so far, and it lands while...

Holyoke, MA · 16h

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East Longmeadow celebrates Veterans Day

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow veterans, residents and town officials gathered outside town hall on Nov. 11 for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, featuring a parade, speeches and an array of performances. Performances featured East Longmeadow High School student Brendan Schmidt’s bagpipes renditions of “Amazing Grace” and...

East Longmeadow, MA · 1d

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Big Y named Forbes best-in-state employer for 8th year

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Big Y Foods Inc. has been named a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut for the eighth consecutive year. The regional supermarket chain received the workplace recognition as it marks its 90th year in operation. The company was founded by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour in 1936 and named for a specific road intersection in Chicopee where two roadways converge to form a ‘Y.’

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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Parents criticize Chicopee schools for withholding information on safety questions

CHICOPEE — Parents of Chicopee elementary school students are frustrated by the district’s response to reporting this week about alleged incidents. The Republican reported Thursday that two former Fairview Elementary School staff members and a parent of a child who now attends the school said the school administration and district mishandled a report that the child was struck by a teacher’s aide. They also said older student attending a different program pulled a knife on staff members and later threatened a mass shooting.

Chicopee, MA · 9h

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THEATER REVIEW: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ plays at the Majestic Theater through Nov. 29

Majestic Theater in West Springfield, Mass. Eight talented actors make up the cast of this farcical comedy. On a set designed by Daniel David Rist, with six doors defining two rooms in a very blue Cleveland hotel suite, the company play out the story of a single night at the Opera House, where a visiting celebrity is singing the title role in “Pagliacci.” Through a series of errors, the singer is presumed dead and must be replaced at the last minute. Comedy ensues.

West Springfield, 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...

Massachusetts · 1d