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You're already seeing construction everywhere...there's already a few major bridge replacements to ome like the North End Bridge, so why not add another huge construction project to that list? Memorial Drive in Chicopee and South Hadley, Route 33, is set to undergo major road work in the coming years. MassDOT plans to rebuild nearly four miles of Memorial Drive from the Montgomery and Sheridan Street area in Chicopee north to just past Hollywood Street in South Hadley, with construction not being done until 2029

Car meet-ups have become this summers disturbing trend in Springfield...but over the 4th of July weekend the Springfield Police task force was out, and they made 3 arrests and gave out 38 citations for this behavior. Police are calling it a quality-of-life issue in parts of the city. Some of the streets crowds were spotted in were Parker Street, Main Steer, Union Street and West Columbus Ave, to name a few

It probably happens to you too this time of year...door-to-door solicitations. Well West Springfield is looking to tighten the regulations on that. Commercial solicitors have to now register with the city, and they’re only allowed between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and are not allowed on any property with a no soliciting sign. 

If you heard sirens on 91 in Longmeadow yesterday, it might've been the firefighters in Longmeadow who worked to put out a fire in a train car. The freight line caught fire in the area of the Emerson Road crossing in the morning. Everything appears to be alright now

More families in need in the Greater Soringfield area are about to be served after Rachel's table expanded with a new office and new pickup truck. The truck will help Rachel’s Table reach more local farms and collect harvested food that would otherwise go to waste. Last year alone, Rachel’s Table volunteers and staff collected more than 117,000 pounds of food and rescued 30,000 pounds of food from local farms

Deputy Miguel “Mike” Rivera has been announced as the next fire commissioner for the city of Springfield. Prior to Tuesday’s appointment, Rivera, who is also a military veteran, was the department’s Deputy Chief of Operations and has served in the city for 17 years. He’s also Springfield’s first Latino fire commissioner, a lifelong Springfield native, and graduate of Putnam

You may have noticed Springfield has done a great job of cracking down on dirt bike an ATV riders on city streets...now Hartford is trying to do the same. They're launching a drone program to crack down on illegal ATV and dirt bike riders, with penalties that can include vehicle seizure and destruction. Officials say the technology will help officers monitor large groups in a safer and more efficient way.

Springfield Public Schools is launching a first-of-its-kind initiative to expand opportunities for students across the city. Tuesday, local and state leaders gathered to unveil The Innovation Zone. The goal is to get kids excited about learning, getting kids exposed to opportunities, career opportunities, internships, and college opportunities at a young age

Afternoon storms yesterday have done some damage across the Valley. Sherwood road in Springfield was blocked during rush hour due to a fallen tree. In Longmeadow a tree dame down onto powerlines, blocking traffic and cutting power to almost 1000 homes. Further north, live wires sparked the small fire before crews quickly secured the area

Springfield’s popular “Movies in the Park” program is returning for the summer, offering free outdoor film screenings across 10 parks. The series will run from July 13 to July 31, with showtimes at 8:30 p.m. each night. Locations will include Emily Bill Park, Myrtle Street Park, Marshall Roy, Nathan Bill Park, Greenleaf Park, The Landing and Samuel Bolden Park

The final phase, that's right, the final phase, of the West Springfield Memorial Ave construction project that has been over ten years in the making is set to begin next week. In addition, paving of the final section is scheduled to begin two weeks later on July 27. The final project will include buffered bike lanes, a center turn lane, sidewalks, and accessibility ramps.

A new courthouse is set to be built at 125 Liberty Street in Springfield. However, the decision has divided city officials, some of whom are calling on the state to reconsider the location. The state selected Liberty Junction from among 10 proposals submitted from across the region. Mayor Sarno said the project was not the game-changing development he had hoped for

If you're looking to fill your summer schedule, Tyke Tuesdays is returning to the Holyoke Mall starting today. It's a program that offers free activities for families. Through August 18th, events include science activities, pickleball, live animals, and more. Those interested are encouraged to sign up ahead of time on the Holyoke Mall’s website

Two people are facing dozens of charges after they were found to stolen financial information to shop at the South Windsor and Enfield Costco locations. After getting away with the thefts in Enfield, they were caught at the registers in South Windsor trying to pay with cards that didn't belong to them. Both are from New York City, and had outstanding warrants in other states

Three dogs at Brainard Park in Enfield were rescued after they were found abandoned and tied to a tree. All three appear to be in good health and at a healthy weight. The dogs will be available for adoption soon, police said.

Springfield will have a new fire commissioner as Mayor Sarno prepares for the announcement later today. But before that, city officials will be joining with retiring Fire Commissioner Bernard Calvi at the Springfield Fire Department at 2:30 p.m. to thank him for his many years of service. He was sworn in as commissioner in 2018 and previously served in Agawam for 17 years.

After more than a decade of calling the Roderick Ireland Courthouse a ‘death trap,’ the state has finally named the site for a new courthouse. It’s the news court employees have been waiting for, the state has officially selected 125 Liberty Street as the site for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center, right in the heart of downtown, just steps from Union Station and the regional bus lines. The mayor though argued the state chose the ‘cheap way out’ picking the lowest bid and sacrificing a project that could have transformed the city’s north riverfront

The 4th of July evening showers did not stop the show and celebration in Downtown Springfield at Riverfront Park. Hundreds turned out to watch the Springfield Symphony Orchestra perform — making it the first time the full orchestra performed together on July 4th since the 1990s. Family friendly entertainment, vendors and dazzling fireworks stole the show

As part of the 4th of July celebrations, city officials recently recognized a Springfield Post Office, for being one of the first 61 in operation in the U.S. The Springfield Post Office which opened in 1775, was part of the Boston Post Road, the route used by Benjamin Franklin, and sits across the street from Union Station. 

While the impact was minimal in Western Mass, it was a much different story in Northern CT. A 4th of July evening T storm knocked out power to around 40,000 people, and closed many roads. Eversource was relatively quick to restore power to most homes, and no one appeared to be injured

The heat was not going to stop red, white, and blue filling the streets of East Longmeadow Saturday morning for the annual Fourth of July parade. A sea of people lined the parade route, many arriving hours before the parade began, which ended up being about an hour and 45 minutes long

40 years is a long time, and after 40 years, all 13 locations of Smithland Pet & Garden Center will close. The company originally known as myAgway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City said this decision was difficult but necessary. They have locations in both western Massachusetts and across Connecticut, but there's no public timetable for the closure