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A new paving project on Route 20 in West Springfield has yet to begin, but already has people talking and voicing their frustrations on social media. You may remember route 20 West Side into Westfield going on a road diet and slimming to one lane each direction, well, that road diet is expanding. Paving begins tomorrow on Route 20 between Dewey Street and Lower Beverly Hills Road.

A special crackdown is underway in Springfield in an effort to get illegal dirtbikes and ATVs off city streets. Recently police have been able to take 3 more off the roads, all being riden by minors, most driving recklessly and or without a helmet. So far this year, they've taken 145 of these vehicles off Springfield roads

The state of CT has just received  a $4.7 million dollar grant to expand the special education workforce. Last year, there were around 87,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students with a disability in Connecticut, an upward trend in the last five years. This grant will scale special education teachers through apprenticeship, and build a pipeline of early intervention specialists.

Springfield is not the only place where there has been a dirt bike sting operation. It also happened recently in Enfield, where police used an online dirt bike listing in a targeted sting that led to three arrests after an attempted storage-unit break-in. The early-morning operation, focused on a rash of dirt bike and ATV thefts

Hundreds of breast cancer survivors, families, and supporters came together in Hartford for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The event raises money for breast cancer research and support services, while giving local survivors and their families a chance to walk alongside others who’ve been through similar experiences.

Heads up for your commute...Morgan Road in West Springfield closes this morning (Oct 7th) at 8:30 and will remain closed during the day as crews race to fix a leaking water main. A contractor had to move water lines to fix a sewer pipe months ago, but the repair didn’t hold. Now, the town has to dig it all back up. The town is asking people to cut down on water use until repairs are done

The home to the new Springfield BJ's and Hobby Lobby is under new ownership. The Springfield Crossing was up for sale and officially sold for $35.3 million. The buyer, a company out of Michigan, also owns the Sherwin Williams store and a CVS in Springfield. The developers still own other parts of the Springfield Crossing property. The nearby former Sears building is under different ownership, and there are plans to demolish it

Attendance at this year’s Big E was down 17 percent from last year, according to CEO and President Gene Cassidy. He cited several factors for the drop, including rainy weather, and a new traffic pattern on Memorial Avenue. Many people in the community pushed back on that, saying that it is just too expensive now

The home to the new Springfield BJ's and Hobby Lobby is under new ownership. The Springfield Crossing was up for sale and officially sold for $35.3 million. The buyer, a company out of Michigan, also owns the Sherwin Williams store and a CVS in Springfield. The developers still own other parts of the Springfield Crossing property. The nearby former Sears building is under different ownership, and there are plans to demolish it

People in Springfield are calling for the removal of Flock cameras that are used by police, rallying right on the steps of City Hall last night. They held signs with a clear message that they want the cameras out of their neighborhoods, saying they are an invasion of privacy. Springfield has used Flock and other automated license plate readers for years.

As the cost of oil continues to increase, the Massachusetts Governor has revealed a $150 million plan to lower heating costs for nearly everyone in the state. They're offering a “middle class” heating benefit for those in need assistance. Under the emergency relief plan, families making up to $170,000 would get a one-time check for oil help

A local car dealership in Holyoke presented a $100,000 grant to Baystate Children’s Hospital in partnership with Hyundai Hope on Wheels to support pediatric cancer treatment and research. Pediatric cancer remains the leading disease-related cause of death among children in the United States. The newly awarded grant will fund a nurse practitioner position at the hospital.

So what do you do if you think you lost something at The Big E? Every year thousands of items are found missing, including money, wallets, credit cards, jewlery, you name it. You can actually drop by the fairgrounds today and ask for the lost and found section in the Brooks Building. After today, you'll have to call ahead to make an appointment

Motorcycles and illegal dirt bikes are once again taking over the streets of Springfield. Mayor Sarno recently asked for help from Governor Healey, requesting State Police resources. Last week was his boiling point, after riders blocked drivers on Berkshire Ave, and burned rubber all over the road. It sounds like stronger enforcement is now on it's way, with state help

A longtime community member and founder known for spreading love and kindness at a local food pantry is retiring. Mary Lou has dedicated the last 15 years of her life to Neighbors Helping Neighbors...and she was recognized over the weekend, as people described her as a beacon of hope. Neighbors helping neighbors serves 660 people every month.

Free family events are coming to the Holyoke mall this month. The mall will host Fall-a-Palooza on Monday, Oct. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Café Square. More information about other events happening can be found on the malls website

The City of Springfield and Way Finders will hold a lottery Monday to find a qualified buyer for a newly built affordable home on Union Street. The home was developed through Way Finders’ City of Homes program, a partnership with the city that redevelops city-owned properties that have often remained vacant for years.

Over the weekend, volunteers came together and packed 10,000 meals for local food shelters and pantries across Western Mass. The packing event was put on by the Kiwanis Club in Springfield, along with several other groups. They said they wanted to provide nutritious meals to the people of Springfield in an effort to make a difference

The Big E wrapped up it's 17 day run yesterday. Attendance numbers have not been released, though a lower overall total is expected due to a couple weekends of rain. Opening day though was a big success, bringing in over 100,000 people. The fair was expecting over 1.5 million people over the course of the 17 days

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