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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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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 4d
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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 · 9h
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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 3d

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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 · 18h

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Springfield celebrates Veterans Day with parade

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield held its annual Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, bringing residents, veterans, and local leaders together to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The procession featured community groups, youth organizations, musical performers, and city officials. Spectators lined the...

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 · 1d

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Lines Abound; Berkshire Auto Shops are Getting Busy

Berkshire auto shops are getting busy as it's snow tire switch out season.

Berkshire County, MA · 1d

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Pittsfield Council Delays Transfer of Former School Properties

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council wants to engage in more conversation before releasing two former school properties for reuse. On Tuesday, councilors tabled the transfer of Hibbard School to the mayor and referred the same transfer of Morningside Community School to the Buildings and Maintenance subcommittee. Ward 1...

Pittsfield, MA · 19h

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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 · 13h

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Berkshire County Recognizes Veterans With Parades & Ceremonies

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On a day set aside for recognizing local veterans, the city unveiled a new plaque that added or corrected the names of 169 who served during wartime. "We are ensuring that the men and women who stood up to serve receive the permanent, accurate recognition that they have earned," Veterans Agent Kurtis Durocher said to one of the largest crowds in years at Veterans Memorial Park. "Every single name on his wall represent a personal story, a family's devotion and an enduring legacy of service to our country."

Berkshire County, 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?

Massachusetts · 1d

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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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New billboards in Springfield target $2B courthouse project amid ongoing lawsuit

A group of developers opposing Springfield's proposed $2 billion courthouse project is continuing its public campaign, putting up new billboards across downtown as a legal battle over the project's selection process moves forward.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Opening Date Set For New Berkshire Wingstop Location In Pittsfield

Wingstop is bringing its wings and seasoned fries to 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield, the first in Berkshire County, with Google listing November 30th.

Pittsfield, 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 · 1d

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Massachusetts Porch Pirate Warning as Thanksgiving, Christmas Near

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Boston, Worcester and communities across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Project could limit Main Street parking in Monson

MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A meeting in Monson Tuesday night is aiming to inform the public about a state plan to rebuild Main Street and nearly a third of the street’s parking could disappear. The $17 million project aims to make downtown safer and more accessible, but some say...

Monson, MA · 2d

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Adams Planning Board Cited for Open Meeting Law Violation

ADAMS, Mass. — The state Attorney General's Office has determined that the Planning Board violated Open Meeting Law by continuing to deliberate on a matter after adjournment. According to the determination, the violation occurred after adjourning the Jan. 27, 2025, meeting when three board members stayed to discuss permitting...

Adams, MA · 1d

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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