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Nor’easter brings rain and snow to western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - A nor'easter is expected to bring a cold, soggy mix of rain and snow to western Massachusetts. The 22News Storm Team is tracking the storm as it moves into the region Thursday, bringing widespread rain during the day before colder air arrives overnight. Rain is expected to mix with and change to snow in parts of Franklin County, Berkshire County and the western hills of Hampden and Hampshire counties after 9 p.m.

Franklin County, MA · 1d

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New vision introduced for historic Alden Church

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Three friends in Springfield are bringing new life to the historic Alden Baptist Church. Amarico McKenzie, Shawn Kennedy and Tishawn Gayle created the nonprofit Sons of Springfield and bought the church in May. They plan on preserving the building and transforming the space into a community hub.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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A New Era: Men’s Ice Hockey is determined to maintain the standard set last season

After moving to a new division following a three-win season, the Springfield College men’s ice hockey team found that a fresh start was exactly what they needed to turn things around. Formed through a similar passion instead of being built by hand, the men’s ice hockey team works tirelessly...

Springfield, MA · 21h

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East Longmeadow celebrates Veterans Day

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow veterans, residents and town officials gathered outside town hall on Nov. 11 for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, featuring a parade, speeches and an array of performances. Performances featured East Longmeadow High School student Brendan Schmidt’s bagpipes renditions of “Amazing Grace” and...

East Longmeadow, MA · 21h

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Three Connecticut towns could get fuel cell facilities. Vernon seeks a hearing

Dispatch Energy has filed petitions with the Connecticut Siting Council seeking to build fuel cell facilities in New London, Suffield and Vernon.

Vernon, CT · 1d

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Holyoke Planning Board talks new Walmart Supercenter at old Kmart plaza

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Holyoke Planning Board is reviewing a proposed plan for a Walmart Supercenter where the Kmart plaza on Route 5 used to be. Tuesday’s meeting is the first step in what the city hopes revitalizes the property on Northampton Street. Residents that pass by have...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Armory Street bridge replacement project expected to last until 2032

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield could face traffic restrictions and detours as a major bridge replacement project gets underway, with construction expected to continue through 2032. MassDOT held a public informational meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans to demolish and reconstruct two bridges...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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UMass suffers second loss at the hands of Harvard 78-65

The Massachusetts women’s basketball team suffered its second loss of the season at the hands of Harvard Wednesday night. The Minutewomen (1-2) fell 78-65 after turning over the ball 19 times. UMass committed 12 giveaways at the halftime break. “The turnovers were an issue early,” head coach Mike Leflar...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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FACT Force addresses Northampton budget challenges

As Northampton faces tough budget choices in the coming years, a community task force is working this fall to bring more residents into the decision-making process and give them a voice in setting the city’s financial priorities. Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra recently established the Northampton Fiscal Assessment Community Task Force,...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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How to shop smart for Thanksgiving

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - With Thanksgiving fast approaching, high prices at the grocery store are taking a bigger bite out of local budgets. “I feel like in my opinion that they went up a lot more than they did a few years ago,” said Chicopee resident Caitlin Nason. “And it’s hard for a lot of families cause they don’t know what to do.”

Chicopee, 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 · 15h

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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 · 2d

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Big Y named Forbes best-in-state employer for 8th year

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Big Y Foods Inc. has been named a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut for the eighth consecutive year. The regional supermarket chain received the workplace recognition as it marks its 90th year in operation. The company was founded by brothers Paul and Gerald D’Amour in 1936 and named for a specific road intersection in Chicopee where two roadways converge to form a ‘Y.’

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Thanksgiving grocery prices put pressure on local budgets

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With Thanksgiving approaching, higher grocery prices are putting pressure on local budgets as shoppers prepare for the holiday feast. Food purchased at grocery stores was 1.8 percent more expensive in September than it was in September 2025, according to the USDA. Prices are projected to increase 2.3 percent for the year.

Chicopee, MA · 22h

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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.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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UMass shut out by Toledo in 24-0 loss

The Massachusetts football team struggled to find an answer against Toledo’s physical defense, suffering a 24-0 shutout at the Glass Bowl on Wednesday night. The Minutemen (5-5, 2-4 Mid-American Conference) were held scoreless for the first time this season, while the Rockets (8-2, 5-1 MAC) earned their first in-conference shutout win since 2000. UMass quarterback William “Pop” Watson III exited in the first quarter, leaving backup Logan Inagawa to navigate a relentless pass rush.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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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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New Holyoke Veterans Home Opens, Six Years After 76 Died in COVID Outbreak

An eight-story veterans home with 234 beds has opened on Cherry Hill in Holyoke, Massachusetts, replacing the Soldiers' Home where at least 76 elderly veterans died during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak that was one of the deadliest at a long-term care facility. The new building, standing beside the old one, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, and the first residents were scheduled to begin moving in on Nov. 10, with additional move-ins to follow VA inspections.

Holyoke, MA · 1d