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Blueprint for Improvement: Mid-Century inspired kitchen in Westfield

This Westfield kitchen traded a dated layout for a warm, streamlined design that blends natural wood, sage green and mid-century character. The Blueprint Natural alder perimeter cabinetry brings warmth and highlights the home’s mid-century influence. A deep rosemary green island…

Fall Special Town Meeting - Date Change

The Fall Special Town Meeting has been set for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Longmeadow High School. Here is some information on the citizen petition process, article submission deadlines and important dates ahead of the meeting:

City of Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities recognized by Mass Save for leadership in energy initiatives, helping lower costs

BOSTON, MA – The Sponsors of Mass Save have announced the recipients of the 2026 Mass Save Impact Awards, recognizing 17 organizations and communities across Massachusetts for their leadership in energy efficiency, electrification, building modernization and other initiatives…

Massachusetts man wants to get away after surprising family with $1 million State Lottery win

A Massachusetts man appears to be a good planner as he not only organized a surprise dinner, but has already decided how he will spend his recent big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Wayne Wilson of Springfield is the winner of a $1 million grand…

City of Westfield to Dedicate New Whip City Field at Westfield High School

The City of Westfield, Westfield Public Schools, and Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber will hold a dedication ceremony for the new athletic complex ...

Jacksonville Today Published September 24

Architect to oversee rehab of Springfield’s Horace Drew mansion

An historic, and rundown mansion in Springfield has a new architect to oversee its renovation into what owner Springfield Preservation and Revitalization wants for the community.

99x returns to support regional artists and Springfield Art Museum

The Springfield Art Museum’s annual 99x fundraiser returns Sept. 26 to the Shrine Mosque with “Smoke & Mirrors,” a Studio 54-inspired evening featuring immersive artwork by regional artists, fashion, food and music.

City of Agawam Published September 21

Fall Yard Waste Collection Schedule

A celebration of Black entrepreneurship and culture

Comer Cox Park was transformed into a celebration of Black joy, Black entrepreneurship and Black culture on Saturday, Sept. 20. The 2026 Springfield Black Expo, sponsored by Solid Ground Solutions in partnership with Juneteenth Inc., hosted a variety of vendors and Black-owned…

Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after shooting that resulted in death of unborn child

Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni has announced that a Massachusetts man was sentenced following his conviction on charges stemming from an October 2023 shooting in Holyoke that resulted in the death of an unborn child. A Hampden County jury found Johnluis Sanchez, 33, of…

Woolworth Street Closure - Middle School Project Traffic Advisory

Beginning Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 AM, Woolworth Street will be permanently closed between Williams Street and the Williams Middle School parking lot to accommodate construction of the new Longmeadow Middle School.

Longmeadow Middle School

The blueprints for the new Longmeadow Middle School are finally coming off the page and coming to life!