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When will the rain turn to snow in western Mass?

Springfield, MA · 17h

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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 · 1d
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Holyoke’s Jacki Reardon honored with O’Connell Award

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke has named this year’s recipient of the George E. O’Connell Award. Committee members gathered at Elks Lodge 902 in Holyoke for the annual announcement, recognizing a longtime member whose dedication and contributions have helped support the parade and the organization’s fundraising efforts.

Holyoke, MA · 1d
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Chicopee honors veterans with annual wreath-laying

Veterans and Chicopee High School Junior Air Force ROTC members laid wreaths at each war monument in Veterans Memorial Plaza. CHICOPEE — A quintessential fall day was the backdrop for Chicopee’s wreath-laying ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza adjacent to 1st Sgt. Kevin A. Dupont Memorial Middle School.

Chicopee, MA · 20h
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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

West Springfield, MA · 16h

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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 · 9h

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Holyoke Health Center to reopen with enhanced security after threat investigation

Holyoke Health Center will reopen all of its locations on Thursday after temporarily closing due to a safety concern that prompted a police investigation.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Guindon: Watson’s injury could spell trouble for UMass’ bowl-game hopes

After an unprecedented 4-0 start to the 2026 season, the Massachusetts football team has seen its early momentum fade, managing just one win over its last five matchups. Part of that decline stemmed from a laundry list of injuries on both sides of the ball, sidelining several key starters who helped fuel the Minutemen’s (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) historic start. Among them, William “Pop” Watson III’s ankle sprain was the most notable, holding the Springfield, Mass., native out of two games following the opening stretch.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Nor’easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold, soggy mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts. The 22News Storm Team is tracking the storm as it moves into the region Thursday, bringing widespread rain during the day before colder air arrives overnight. Rain is expected to mix with and change to snow in parts of Franklin County, Berkshire County and the western hills of Hampden and Hampshire counties after 9 p.m.

Franklin County, MA · 22h

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Baystate Health addresses patient concerns after Mercy Medical transition

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Baystate Health says it is working to resolve patient concerns about canceled appointments, prescription access, and communication with doctors after taking over Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Seth Gemme, Baystate Health’s chief physician executive, said the issues were more widespread when the transition went live, but have...

Springfield, MA · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Walpole football pours it on Westfield, 48-18

On a warm, rainy night, the 5th seeded Walpole Timberwolves’ football team (6-2) soaked the 12th seeded Westfield Bombers (6-2) at John Turco Stadium on Friday November 6, 2026 by a final score of 48-18 in the first round of the division 4 playoffs. Senior captain Mason Falcone shredded...

Walpole, MA · 16h

Eyewitness News

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Former nursing home supervisor charged in 93-year-old faces judge

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Papy Bibo, a former nursing supervisor at Bickford Health Care Center in Windsor Locks, appeared in court on Thursday. Bibo is charged in the death of Margaret “Peggy” Healey, 93, who was found in the snow outside the Windsor Locks nursing home nine months ago. Police said he did not call 911 after finding her.

Windsor Locks, CT · 1d

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Armory Street bridge replacement project expected to last until 2032

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield could face traffic restrictions and detours as a major bridge replacement project gets underway, with construction expected to continue through 2032. MassDOT held a public informational meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans to demolish and reconstruct two bridges...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Springfield city leaders, state representatives oppose measure to expand leadership at local water utility

"This is our water. You're not taking it." That was the sentiment from Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno Thursday, at a press conference opposing a measure to expand the board of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. Sarno was joined by Springfield City Council president Tracye Whitfield and state representatives Carlos...

Springfield, MA · 13h

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Mamou Restaurant honors Chef Wayne Hooker one year after his passing

Mamou Restaurant honored the late Springfield chef and restaurateur Wayne Hooker on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Mount Holyoke Adds Nine Women to Its Faculty

Mount Holyoke College, the selective liberal arts educational institution for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts, has announced the addition of nine women to its faculty. is the Debra Martin Chase Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater. Her research is focused on the United States and its limited cultural memory of World War I. She examines how performances helped Americans remember, reinterpret, and sometimes forget the war. Dr. Fanton is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where she majored in drama. She holds a master’s degree in theater from California State University, Northridge and a Ph.D. in theater, dance, and performance studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

South Hadley, MA · 20h

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Prescriptions made for Baystate patient following WMN story

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A cancer patient from Ludlow recently having trouble with his medications has since gotten all of his prescriptions made following a story on Western Mass News. Monday night, we brought you the story of Paul Bramucci, who’s in rehab following high tech CAR-T cell therapy. He...

Ludlow, MA · 2d