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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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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 · 1d
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Armistice Day vigil in Park Square reflects on peace

Twenty Westfield residents gathered in Park Square for an Armistice Day vigil, reflecting on the costs of war and advocating for peace through prayer, poetry, and shared stories.

Westfield, MA · 16h
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WWLP

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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 · 2d

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South Hadley approves eight of 11 articles at Special Town Meeting

SOUTH HADLEY — The Nov. 9 special Town Meeting saw voting members gather at South Hadley High School, where the approved 8 out of 11 articles on the warrant. For Article 1, South Hadley Town Meeting members approved hearing a report from the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Town Meeting...

South Hadley, 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 · 1d

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Amherst Black Reparations Committee Elects Shabazz and Cage as Co-Chairs

Report on the meeting of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee, Nov. 12, 2026. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Committee members: Monica Cage, Sarah Crary, Andrew Grant-Thomas, Kelly Norris, Raphael Rogers, and Amilcar Shabazz. Staff: Paul Bockelman (town manager) and Philip Avila (assistant director of diversity, equity, and inclusion). Also present: Michele Miller (former co-chair, African Heritage Reparation Assembly)

Amherst, MA · 9h

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Public skating returns to Cyr Arena in Springfield’s Forest Park

Public skating is scheduled to return to Cyr Arena in Springfield's Forest Park, offering residents several weekly opportunities to skate during the winter season.

Springfield, MA · 12h

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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 · 7h

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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 · 11h

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MIAA announces venue for four championship football games

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced that Boston College’s Alumni Stadium as the venue for four state championship high school football games this year. The games had been hosted at Gillette Stadium over the last two decades. The stadium was unable to host...

Springfield, MA · 8h

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Senior Discount Filing Deadline Extended

The City of Westfield Department of Public Works announces an update to the Senior Discount Policy deadlines. The previous policy stated that the application deadline for submitting the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit paperwork to qualify for Senior Discount was June 30th of each year. The deadline has been extended to December 31st of each year. The Policy reads as follows:

Westfield, MA · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This Small Massachusetts Restaurant Is A Must-Visit For Lovers Of Authentic Puerto Rican Food

Tostones here get smashed flat and fried twice until golden. That’s two trips through the fryer for one plantain, and I have to admit, that sounds like dedication. The menu doesn’t stop there. Slow-roasted pernil, garlicky mofongo, and crunchy alcapurrias all share space with a bakery case of sweet treats.

Springfield, MA · 18h

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Jones Library Building Project Financial Status, November 2026: More Than $7 Million Still Owed to Town

Since the last update in October 2026, the Jones Library Trustees reported making an $850,000 payment to the town toward the library’s share of the building project ($13,822,518). The following graph shows the amounts paid and owed to the town. This information will be updated and posted regularly in...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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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

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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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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 · 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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Mic’d Up: Gary Gulman gets close to perfect in Northampton

We’re coming up on Friday the 13th, and Gary Gulman is rolling in with a seven in his back pocket. Either things are about to get biblical real quick, or we’re about to have a very lucky night on our hands in Northampton. Making his way to Western...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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10 Western Massachusetts Hobby Shops Where You’ll Want To Spend The Whole Afternoon

A yarn store in western Massachusetts has its own attached warehouse full of discounted yarn. I read that once and immediately wanted a bigger tote bag. The surprises keep stacking up out here. One game shop stays open until 10 PM on weekends, with tons of table space for playing.

Massachusetts · 17h