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Westfield Little League parade set to step off April 27
WESTFIELD – Get ready to cheer for the city’s youngest players of America’s favorite pastimes at the annual Westfield Little League Parade April 27. Boys and girls who play baseball and softball will march through the city to kick-off the season. The parade steps-off at 9 a.m....
Westfield student artists, musicians getting ready for combined showcase
WESTFIELD — Members of the community are invited to immerse themselves in the work of talented art students of all ages adorning the walls of Westfield High School at “Into the Arts” Saturday, April 27, and then gather in the gym and enjoy student musicians from elementary to high school perform in “Bandtastic.”
From Pittsfield to Perp Walk: Man Charged in Child Trafficking Horror, Faces Decades in the Slammer
A 50-year-old Pittsfield man stands accused of a heinous crime, charged with transporting a minor across state lines for illicit purposes. Paul Newton-Irelan was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield and is slated to appear soon in federal court, officials announced last week. According to a revelation by...
Westfield State University: Making choices while navigating uncertain financial waters
For many families, cost is a major concern in making a college choice. The recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), aimed at streamlining the process and widening eligibility to secure aid, has had the opposite effect, creating delays and frustration. To help address this situation,...
Holyoke stabbing victim Eileen Monaghan remembered as ‘loving mother’
Eileen Monaghan — a 48-year-old Chicopee woman who prosecutors say was stabbed and killed by her boyfriend in Holyoke earlier this month — is being remembered for her devotion to both public service and family. “For all that Eileen will be remembered for, she was a devoted and...
Veterans aim to connect at Easthampton luncheon series
Connections. Making connections with each other and with the community. That’s one of the primary goals of the monthly veterans’ lunches held at the Easthampton Congregational Church. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Boys Lacrosse Scoreboard: Westfield remains undefeated with win over South Hadley & more
On Wednesday night, the Westfield boys lacrosse team grabbed a 13-6 win over South Hadley. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Springfield affordable housing units get $17M 'transformation'
State and local officials Wednesday celebrated the $17 million renovation of an affordable housing complex in Springfield's McKnight neighborhood. The Michaels Group, which owns the Bergen Circle property, upgraded windows, flooring, kitchens and bathrooms — among other things — across the 200 units. Mass Housing, a quasi-public agency, provided much of the financing for the project in the form of loans. Agency spokesperson Tom Farmer said it's important to maintain affordable housing units.
Crews respond to box truck accident in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police and fire crews in Holyoke responded to the area of Main and Lyman Streets on Tuesday for an accident involving a box truck that managed to end up on its side. Police have not yet mentioned how it got like that or what may have...
Northeast Large Scale Train Show roars into Eastern States Exposition
If January’s Railroad Hobby Show - the largest show of its kind in North America - wasn’t big enough for you, then you might want to consider attending this weekend’s Northeast Large Scale Train Show. Both shows, held on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition, are...
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