SOUTHWICK – The Planning Board has decided to hold a public hearing on Dec. 17 to begin the process of reconsidering its decision to deny a special permit to a Connecticut-based commercial developer that was seeking to build a Dollar General on College Highway.“The Planning...
WESTFIELD - The Wyben Parade Committee is planning its first Lighted Tractor Christmas Parade on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m., the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with a Sunday, Nov. 24 rain/weather date.The committee, which runs the annual 4th of July parade, has decided to add another...
WESTFIELD – After authorities from several law enforcement agencies arrested a man wanted on several outstanding fugitive warrants at an apartment on East Barlett Street, they discovered three dogs suffering from neglect, three handguns and a cache of cocaine, according to court records.Pedro J. Deleon...
WESTFIELD - A public hearing on the percentages of the local tax levy for residents and businesses, also known as the tax shift or classification hearing, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m., immediately prior to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting.The city...
The Celtics will get a few rare days off this week in Boston after an impressive blowout win against the Nets on Wednesday night. Let’s dive into some questions about the frontcourt and a pair of familiar centers who suited up in Boston recently. If...
Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities — including Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and Westfield — are facing a severe affordable housing crunch, according to a comprehensive study released today by MassINC.The report, “2024 Gateway Cities Housing Monitor,” analyzed data from 26 Gateway Cities. Once home to industry, these gateway...
CHICOPEE — Pilot Travel Center, a gas station and convenience store stop that has been the focus of residents' concerns and involved in recent litigation, has returned to stake a claim on an open lot on Burnett Road.The company has filed an application with the...
In the span of just over a month, three private colleges and the entire University of Massachusetts system announced it would begin free tuition programs to attract students to their schools.But why now?Though the reasoning differs from institution to institution, there are three explanations.Competition is...
Growing up, Ryan Ellington was the kid always cracking jokes with his friends.“I always felt the most comfortable when I was being funny,” said Ellington, who grew up in Wilbraham and attended Minnechaug Regional High School. “Whether it was just trying to have good time...
I never expected to use “Mexican Street Corn” and “Burger King” in the same sentence. I especially never expected to enjoy the fast-food Frankenstein’s monster that was the product of that phrase.It’s all part of the new “Million Dollar Whopper” contest, which features three fan-designed...