SOUTHWICK – In September, after hearing a proposal from the Economic Development Commission to lower the speed limit on College Highway, the Select Board didn’t stake out a position on it.Monday night it did: It was an unequivocal no.“I’m against it,” said Board member Jason...
The Majestic Theater in West Springfield presents Katie Forgette’s “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help” Jan. 9 through Feb. 16. Above, actors Cate Damon (left) and Jenna Burns are shown in a scene from the production. Tickets are $35 to $38 and can be...
With more than 250 artifacts salvaged from the deep-sea wreck of the RMS Titanic on display, “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” in Boston plans to extend its stay in the city through Memorial Day weekend owing to popular demand.The exhibition, which opened in October and was...
Russell Westbrook turned back the clock a bit on Tuesday night against the Celtics, leading the shorthanded Nuggets with 26 points and nine rebounds in their 118-106 defeat. Jayson Tatum got the better of the Nuggets guard with a game-high 29 points in the victory,...
WESTFIELD - At the start of a brief rescheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilor Cindy Harris made a motion to nominate Ward 5 Councilor John Beltrandi to continue as City Council president in 2025. When no other nominations came forward, the Council unanimously...
The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season is in full swing and this year’s lineup features some of the organization’s most popular flavors.But while 2025 marks the return of fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, it also marks the end of other cookies.That...
The hoary bat, golden borer moth and wild lupine are now listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act.They’re among 22 animals and plants that were newly named to the list following an update in 2024, joining a total of 453 species.Each species on the list...
DENVER — After struggling throughout December, the Celtics were hit with perhaps their toughest test of the season in the form of their four-game road trip. They bounced around different Western Conference cities, facing formidable foes all vying for playoff positioning.The end result: a 3-1...
BOSTON — At the micro level, the Bruins are in the midst of a five-game winless streak. At the macro level, they’re set up to have a real battle in the second half to make the playoffs. They returned home on Tuesday night to face...
So far, the Patriots have only addressed half the problem.Firing Jerod Mayo made sense. He didn’t do a good job and it was too clear too often that he wasn’t ready to be a head coach leading New England’s massive rebuild. But he was coaching...