Worthington Street in Springfield closed for paving operations

A portion of Worthington Street in Springfield will be closed this week for paving operations.

Can customers tap your website’s phone number to call you?

A customer in Unionville who finds your website on a phone should be able to call you with one tap. Try it: open your site on your phone and press your phone number. If nothing happens, your web person can turn it into a tap-to-call link. Web builders call it a tel: link, a link that points to a phone number instead of a page.

Local leaders demand representation on Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Local leaders called on lawmakers on Monday to expand the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission’s Board to include regional representatives. The commission was established in 1996 and for 30 years it’s been governed by a three-member board appointed by the city’s mayor. No municipality outside...

This Longstanding Connecticut Bead Shop Is Packed With Jewelry-Making Supplies And Unexpected Treasures

Jewelry making sounds like a fairly straightforward hobby until you walk into a shop filled with beads. Suddenly, you’re comparing tiny shapes and wondering how many different designs you could possibly make. And that’s before you’ve even picked a color. One longstanding Connecticut bead shop offers jewelry-making...

Afternoon forecast for Nov. 9

PREVIEW: Volleyball heads to AIC for NE10 First Round

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Assumption University women's volleyball team is in the Northeast 10 Conference Tournament for the first time since 2024, as they hit the road to take on the No. 2 seed American International College on Tuesday, November 10, at 5:00 pm. Live Stats | Live Stream.

New ‘soft interview room' in Enfield aims to better serve victims of serious crimes

A new interview room at the Enfield Police Department is designed to provide a more comfortable and supportive environment for victims of serious crimes as they interview with investigators. The department recently unveiled its new "soft interview" room, which features comfortable chairs, softer lighting, and a more welcoming atmosphere than...

Springfield’s Tech Foundry awarded $100K workforce grant

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Citizens Financial Group has awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to Springfield-based Tech Foundry to expand its Tech Launch job training program and help more western Massachusetts residents pursue careers in technology. The investment includes $50,000 in 2026 and $50,000 in 2027 and is expected to...

The Mass. cannabis industry was meant to help those hurt by the war on drugs. Many say it failed.

When Duane Harden opened up his cannabis delivery business three years ago, he was hopeful that the new venture would be a success — fueled by the legalization of recreational weed in Massachusetts in 2016. But three years later, the 55-year old Haverhill resident says he’s hardly turned a...

PZC working to align regs with new State laws

The past couple of years in Hartford has been dominated largely by discussion about expanding housing options to address affordability. HB 8002 finally passed in late 2025, and Towns now have adapt. That often means rewriting zoning regulations to conform to new state laws. At the Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, the commissioners began trying to prioritize the work ahead—and that begins with Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs). Yes, a decision that municipalities across the country have been grappling with has come to Stafford.

Pete Holmes Brings Stand-Up Comedy Home to MGM Springfield Next March

Pete Holmes is heading back to Massachusetts for a night of stand-up comedy at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom, with the Lexington native scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, November 13. According to MassLive, tickets...

Hartford Women's Basketball Loses Battle with Immaculata University 62-59

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The Hartford women's basketball team fell to 0-2 on their opening weekend dropping a close battle to Immaculata University 62-59. Rapid Recap:. The teams would start slow with Hartford holding a 4-2 lead after the first four minutes. The Mighty Macs would score five-straight points, but sophomore Allie Shenloogian (Park Ridge, N.J.) would score five points during a 7-0 counter to earn the Hawks a 11-7 lead. Hartford would hold a 16-13 lead after the first 10 minutes with Shenloogian scoring 11 points in the first quarter.

Agawam Historical Society hosts 18th century cooking reenactment

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Agawam’s Feeding Hills, historians shared what it was like 250 years ago before you could turn up the heat for the winter. People gathered to watch open hearth cooking demonstrations at the Thomas Smith House before it closes for the season. Officials there wanted to educate the public about what life was like in the 18th Century, “it’s a wealth of information. All the practices from the colonial era of food preservation, food preparation, and just the stories that accompany all of it,” said Agawam Historical Society President David Cecchi, “it’s an amazing education, so we’re happy that we can do this for the public.”

No. 4 UConn hosts Wagner before continuing ‘monster’ stretch

Hartford, check. Boston, check. Now, after beating No. 16 Michigan at TD Garden on Friday, No. 4 UConn (2-0) will make its season debut on campus in Storrs in a Monday night clash with Wagner (0-2). The Huskies started their impressive line of nonconference tests with a bang against the...

Springfield schools expand Super Saturdays and Sundays Forum series

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall is expanding the Super Saturdays and Sundays Forum series for the school year. Families can ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about the district’s initiatives during the forums. The forums will be held through June at schools across the...

Editorial: Don't protect criminals by banning Flock cameras in CT

License-plate readers save lives, but some want to ban them because they also allow for more effective immigration enforcement.

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.95 Million Sale of Five-Property Dental Office Portfolio in Western Massachusetts

Portfolio spanning five Pioneer Valley communities includes four dental office condominiums and a freestanding building occupied by practices affiliated with Dental Care Alliance. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS— Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.95 million sale of a five-property dental office portfolio spanning the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. The transaction...

Metropolitan District Commission to hear public input on proposed water, sewer rate hikes

MDC customers could see higher water and sewer bills under a proposal that will be discussed at a public hearing Monday in Hartford.

March for the Food Bank to fight food insecurity for 17th year

CHICOPEE — The 17th annual March for the Food Bank returns Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise donations and awareness to fight food insecurity. The annual event, led by Monte Belmonte, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern and Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Executive Director Andrew Morehouse, is a 43-mile, two-day march across Western Mass. Belmonte will push an empty shopping cart from Springfield to Northampton on Monday, Nov. 23, and Northampton to Greenfield on Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise money and collect donations.

Springfield gasoline prices drop below $4 per gallon for first time since August

Average gasoline prices in Springfield dropped to $3.94 per gallon this week, following a national downward trend attributed to seasonal shifts.