Westfield Medal of Honor signs part of national effort along Route 20
A “Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway” sign placed at the Westfield-Russell border in September 2023. Another sign was recently placed at the border with West Springfield. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WESTFIELD — Two signs designating Route 20 as the...Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns
RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities. State Sen. John Velis...
Supporters see convenience, economic benefit in hotel plan
AGAWAM — Supporters of the hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street said at a City Council public hearing that the town needs a place for visitors to stay, and should welcome the economic growth.
West Springfield council votes 6-3 to take 1st step to new Fausey
WEST SPRINGFIELD — For three Town Council members considering plans to build a new elementary school, the question was “why rush,” especially as the planning process will take years. But for a majority of the Town Council, the response was: Why wait longer than...