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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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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

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UMass Hockey Faces Boston College in Home-and-Home Series

UMass stays in-state for a home-and-home series with Boston College after splitting last weekend at Maine. The Minutemen won Friday, 2-1, then lost Saturday, 2-0, as freshman goaltender Ethan Eskit stopped 88 shots across the two games. UMass will look to build on its strong start from Eskit and a roster that returns much of last season’s scoring.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Housing and transit take 50% of income in Massachusetts' Franklin County, per state data

Dunlavy identified aging populations and declining school enrollment as recurring challenges.

Franklin County, MA · 12h

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Toledo 24, UMass 0 – Minutemen can’t overcome injuries on offense in ugly loss

TOLEDO – The reminder of how easy it can be to fall from a perch of hope in college football was on full display on Wednesday night at the Glass Bowl. After the euphoria of last week’s dramatic overtime victory in Amherst, UMass fell right back down to earth with a 24-0 shutout loss to Toledo.

Amherst, 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 · 1d

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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 · 17h

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Springfield apartment fire displaces two people

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two people have been displaced after a fire at a Springfield apartment complex. Springfield fire officials said firefighters were called to 265 Fernbank Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, heavy fire was reportedly seen coming from a second floor bedroom. No injuries were reported.

Springfield, MA · 20h

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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 · 3d

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10 Massachusetts Indoor Activities That Make A Cozy Thanksgiving Weekend

Thousands of tropical butterflies flutter around a greenhouse in Massachusetts, kept at a steady 80 degrees all year. In late November. While the rest of us dig out our winter hats. That detail sold me on the idea of an indoor holiday weekend. Then I learned about a used bookstore...

Massachusetts · 15h

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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 · 21h

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As city council considers Flock camera removal, Springfield Police demonstrates its use

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Police held a Flock camera demonstration to show us how the automated license plate readers operate in the city. They said the goal was to curb public misconception of how they’re used. Western Mass News was at the Springfield Police Department, after seeing how these cameras serve the city and has reaction from both officials and residents.

Springfield, MA · 17h

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Springfield PD defend Flock cameras as city considers ban over privacy concerns

The Springfield Police Department is defending its use of automated license plate readers as city councilors consider an ordinance that would ban the technology amid growing privacy concerns.

Springfield, MA · 14h

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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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Culture to Do: Nov. 11, 2026

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Nov. 13 – 29 — Every fall after the craft workshop season winds down, Snow Farm's campus is transformed into spacious galleries full of handmade work from over 250 local artists — glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, clothing, prints and more. Craft seconds can be excess inventory, experimental pieces, discontinued lines, or slightly flawed items. To the artist they might be seconds, but everything you'll find at the seconds sale is fully functional and most pieces look perfect. Reserve a date and time to shop.

Williamsburg, 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 · 1d

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Springfield celebrates Veterans Day with parade and thank yous (photos)

The parade was led by marshal Edward Hatten and Joseph Hendrix, the veteran of the year. Both are U.S. Army veterans.

Springfield, MA · 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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New vision introduced for historic Alden Church

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Three friends in Springfield are bringing new life to the historic Alden Baptist Church. Amarico McKenzie, Shawn Kennedy and Tishawn Gayle created the nonprofit Sons of Springfield and bought the church in May. They plan on preserving the building and transforming the space into a community hub.

Springfield, MA · 2d