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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.

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Agawam Veterans Day observances to begin with bridge wreath laying

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Veterans Day observances in Agawam will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at 7 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known as the Strathmore Bridge. The Veterans’ Council will place a wreath in the middle of the bridge, where Agawam and West Springfield meet. The...

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Historic Springfield church sees restoration progress after tornado damage

Springfield city officials are scheduled to provide an update on the $2.6 million restoration and stabilization project for the historic Old First Church that was damaged in the 2011 tornado.

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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...

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Massachusetts town has a levee, but FEMA maps show none — and insurance rates could rise

An environmental bond bill authorizes $60 million toward the repairs.

Hadley, MA · 1d

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Montague completes reevaluation of all real and personal property

MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague’s Board of Assessors have completed their reevaluation of all real and personal property and are now awaiting preliminary certification from the state’s Department of Revenue for the current fiscal year, 2027. Overall, compared to Fiscal Year 2026,...

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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.

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Agawam Council Narrowly Creates Housing Trust After Weeks of Pushback

Rosewood Way & Mill St. — Approximate Site of 62-Unit Housing Development. Agawam's City Council voted Wednesday to create a municipal affordable housing trust, a plan that squeaked through on the strength of six supporters on the 11-member board after public skepticism about handing new powers to an unelected panel. The vote followed discussion over whether the city needs another mechanism to steer affordable housing — or whether it's inviting bureaucracy and political interference it doesn't need.

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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...

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Amherst residents connect with school superintendent, town leaders over coffee

Amherst residents had an opportunity to connect with local leaders Monday evening during a community coffee gathering at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School.

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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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Economic report details hundreds of jobs at new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study projects hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue from construction of the new Springfield Regional Justice Center. The Third Party Economic Impact Report was put together at the request of the project’s development and construction team. Researchers estimate the project will support about $9 million in local tax revenue and $17 million for the state.

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Springfield holds its annual Veterans Day Parade

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - There were several other ceremonies honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, including Springfield’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The city’s streets filled with veterans, families, lawmakers, and community members as they honored those who fought for our freedom. The parade began at 11 a.m. on...

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Springfield courthouse project could generate thousands of jobs, $322M in labor income

Developers behind the proposed Springfield Regional Justice Center have released a new economic impact report outlining thousands of potential construction jobs and millions of dollars in local labor income, as opponents continue their legal efforts to stop the project.

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Holyoke honors veterans during ceremony at War Memorial Building

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11. The annual event celebrates veterans who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. The event emphasizes the city’s support not just for veterans, but for their families as well.

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Campbell distinguishes public records question from legislative audit fight

Attorney General Andrea Campbell put daylight between a recently passed ballot question expanding the state's public records laws to lawmakers and the governor's office and a controversial legislative audit.

Agawam, MA · 1d

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Officials gather to remember the veterans laid to rest in Agawam

AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A heartfelt afternoon at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Local leaders, veterans, and families of veterans gathering to honor those who served. Western Mass News was at the ceremony and has why this tradition has gone on for decades. Over one hundred people packed...

Agawam, MA · 23h

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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?

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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...