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A standout was held outside in the freezing cold on the 500 block of State Street yesterday evening on the issue of poorly working street lights in Springfield, right near the site of a deadly car accident just over a week ago. The event was calling on city leaders to do their part, and holding electric companies accountable in making sure that every roadway in the city is properly lit.

Imagine paying hundreds of dollars in rent and utilities every month and still living in a cold apartment with cold water in the dead of winter, for over a month now. This is the reality for at least one person who lives in the Chateau Apartments on Temple Street in Springfield, which is home to 65 units. Apparently the apartment is so cole a mom is using a blow dryer to keep her kids warm at night

Springfield Public Schools will dedicate the basketball court at Central High School to former NBA player and Central alum Travis Best. The dedication ceremony will officially rename the court in Best’s honor, celebrating his legacy as one of Springfield’s most accomplished basketball players.

A grand opening celebration was held at the new Agawam Police Department’s headquarters on Saturday. The headquarters, now located at 1070 Suffield Street in Agawam, was the former Insurance Center of New England.

bankESB’s fifth annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $42,000 for local food pantries. This year’s contributions bring the program’s five-year total to $161,734.92, supporting food pantries across Western Massachusetts. Pantries in Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield were among those splitting the funds

On Sunday, Springfield public school teachers participated in an annual memorial walk to honor the lives lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy 13 years ago. The teachers walked from Springfield’s Court Square to the Memorial Bridge, paying tribute to the 26 victims, and left roses into the river

The 2027 Great New England Air Show will finally return to Westover, and feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, making a monumental weekend of aerial demonstrations. The announcement was made by the Westover Galaxy Community Council, highlighting the participation of two of the world’s greatest demonstration teams. It'll be May 22 and 23, 2027

Friday marked the grand opening of BJ’s Wholesale Club’s brand new location at the former site of the Eastfield Mall. It’s the 26th BJ’s in Massachusetts and the first new location in the company’s home state in thirteen years. BJ’s will also donate food to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts weekly to help support local families.

With Christmas less than two weeks away, major shipping carriers have announced deadlines for holiday deliveries, with some cutoff dates just days away. Most are recommending packages be sent out this week. Fedex has their deadline of today, and the Post Office says the cutoff is Wednesday.

It is so important to keep veterans in mind, especially during the holiday season. Holyoke is doing just that with the first ever Veterans Park Tree Lighting. Across the street from the Holyoke Transit Center, Eliseo Diaz hosted Veterans Park’s first tree lighting as they honor the veterans that lay there by shining a light on a space dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

Baystate Medical Center employees got into the giving spirit as they celebrated their eleventh annual community toy drive. For over a decade, employees have taken it upon themselves to not only give toys to local children in need, but to also give them holiday memories they’ll never forget. This year’s drive to include food donations as organizers said they know the need this year is greater than ever before.

Chick-fil-A has opened a new location at Springfield Crossing on Boston Road in Springfield, marking the second restaurant of the chain in western Massachusetts. The drive-thru saw steady traffic throughout opening weekend, and the new Chick-fil-A is expected to create over 120 jobs in the area.

It's well known that Massachusetts is an expensive place to live...but Chicopee has been ranked the most affordable community in Massachusetts by the Family Destinations Guide, which focuses on family-friendly travel and living. The city’s average home price is about $300,000, well below the state average. Property taxes are also lower than in surrounding communities.

After two years of construction, Springfield Crossing is ready for shoppers . BJ's and Chic Fil A were added to the list of stores now open. There’s also going to be a Chipotle and Hobby Lobby, adding new stores that Springfield hasn't had great access to in the past.

Two children received new bikes and helmets after expressing that they didn't have one at the Chicopee Housing Authority and C3 Center Unit Christmas open house. The next morning, Chicopee Police arrived at their homes and delivered the surprise.

$1.2 million in federally-funded grants is being given out to expand children’s access to locally-grown food in the Bay State. Those funds are being awarded to 24 school districts and 10 early education and care programs. The money will go toward a number of different projects and programs, including school gardens

A huge raid in Springfield yesterday has led to the bust of an illegal operation in the city. Over 60 poultry birds have been rescued. A search warrant was executed at a house on the corner of Chapin Terrace and Chestnut Street by Baystate, the first search warrant of this nature in the city since 2018. The sting led to one arrest and confiscation of paraphernalia consistent with the raising of birds for fighting

The Springfield community came together in the Forest Park neighborhood for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing holiday cheer to all. The tree is located on a triangular terrace and serves as a memorial to former long-time residents of the area.

A new restaurant opened its doors for dining in West Springfield. Hangar of West Springfield opened for takeout orders only in November, and as of last week, officially welcoming customers to dine in. They are located at 1105 Main Street, at the former Hofbrauhaus that closed its doors in 2018.

The Gray House in Springfield has been working for months to ensure hundreds of children have gifts under their tree this Christmas. Yesterday, volunteers helped to organize the wish lists to ensure children in the greater Springfield area receive gifts for Christmas. The gifts will be given out early next week, primarily to children in local schools

Three million Americans will participate in Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, honoring veterans’ sacrifices this holiday season. You may recognize the name “Wreaths Across America” from their display at The Big E, but the organization’s busiest time of year is December. For decades, millions of volunteers have come together to place wreaths on veterans’ headstones, and the tradition grows every year

One Western Mass neighbor is providing food and necessities to victims of two recent fires in Holyoke through her non-profit, Aida’s Food Truck. The fires on Clemente and High Streets left more than 70 families with just the clothes on their backs, prompting Torres to organize another free food giveaway.

The Springfield Police Department Auto-Theft Unit has put out a reminder urging you and I not to leave cars unattended while they are running, as dozens of cars are stolen each year in the city under such circumstances. This includes when warming it up or making a quick stop, as theft can result within seconds.

Springfield experienced record-breaking cold temperatures yesterday, reaching -3° overnight, breaking the previous record set in 1989. A polar vortex is responsible for the unusually cold weather. Cold temperatures are expected to linger throughout December

A groundbreaking ceremony for Wrights Block, a new affordable housing project in Holyoke, took place yesterday. The project aims to revitalize the North End of Holyoke with 19 residential units and four storefronts, offering a mix of one to two-bedroom apartments and mixed-income housing.

As Chick-Fil-A gears up for their grand opening in the Springfield Crossing on Thursday, they’re making sure our first responders get a sneak peek. Yesterday, Chick Fil A workers went to the Springfield Fire Department to donate sandwiches to the men and women working to protect the community.

A Westfield landscaping company made a huge bike donation to toys for tots, in the campaign's final days. The owner said, "The community does so much for us and we just want to give back and put smiles on young kids faces," adding that having a bike is an important part of childhood

State lawmakers say cell phones are causing significant harm to Massachusetts students, and according to a new poll, parents overwhelmingly agree. A bill pending in the Bay State legislature would implement a “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in K-12 schools, meaning students will need to keep their personal devices in their lockers all day, including during lunch and between classes.

Concern is building for some Eversource customers, who are seeing their electric bills spike and they claim new smart meters may be to blame. Eversource however does not believe it’s related to the new smart meter and they believe, in some cases, some bills are spanning two months, leading the higher than normal numbers on the bill

A community came together on Sunday to support those who lost everything in the apartment fires in Holyoke last week. The city’s annual ‘Christmas on High Street’ event brings joy to the community every year, but given the recent fires in Holyoke, it’s more timely than ever. Blankets, toys, and essential supplies were all given to families who attended.

New study shows that Springfield ranks as the sixth most difficult driving city in the Northeast. The study evaluated 58 cities total, focusing on factors such as traffic fatalities, aggressive driving, and DUI incidents. Springfield is the only city from western Massachusetts to make the list, highlighting its challenges with driver behavior.

It sounds like the old Birnie's Dining Depot train car has hit a roadblock on it's way to it's new location at the Chester Railway Museum. The train car made the 30 mile journey, but apparently has to go under a bridge to make it to the final destination, and officials don't think it'll fit under. A meeting was held last night to figure out how to get the train to cross the tracks

There’s a new bakery in Holyoke as Jireh Delights Bakery and Restaurant celebrated their grand opening on Monday. Located at 172 Sargeant St, the new restaurant serves a diverse menu for breakfast and lunch, from freshly baked breads and pastries to homemade sandwiches and daily hot prepared foods

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