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City Unveils $250,000 Tree Top Park Renovation in Outer Belt

City leaders unveiled a $250,000 park renovation as a courthouse contract dispute escalated into litigation. Springfield officials gathered in the Outer Belt neighborhood to open upgrades to Tree Top Park, while snubbed developers filed suit over the $2 billion Roderick L. Ireland Court…

Southwick Water Commission Approves Two Abatements, Moves on Aquifer Group

SOUTHWICK — July 16, 2026 — Southwick Water Commission reduces two disputed water bills by a combined $4,800 at July 16 meeting. Chairman Ed Johnson and Commissioner Dave Mesmore, the only two members present with John Cain absent, voted to abate $300 on an $828 bill at 12 Coase Hill Road,

Alinabal Group acquires Westfield machining firm Industrial Precision

A Westfield machining facility joined a larger aerospace supplier network this week under new ownership. Alinabal Group acquired Industrial Precision Inc., whose Westfield operation dates to 1974, with Steven Gore of Alinabal Group commenting on the deal in a release carried by The Tenn…

Alinabal Group acquires Westfield machining firm Industrial Precision

A Westfield machining facility joined a larger aerospace supplier network this week under new ownership. Alinabal Group acquired Industrial Precision Inc., whose Westfield operation dates to 1974, with Steven Gore of Alinabal Group commenting on the deal in a release carried by The Tenn…

Templeton Golfer Aces Hole-in-One at West Springfield Charity Tournament

A Templeton golfer aced a hole-in-one at West Springfield's Swings for Seniors tournament, winning a new car for his wife. Western Mass News reported the shot in "Hole-in-one earns man new car at Swings for Seniors Tournament," describing how the golfer handed his prize straight to his …

Templeton Golfer Aces Hole-in-One at West Springfield Charity Tournament

A Templeton golfer aced a hole-in-one at West Springfield's Swings for Seniors tournament, winning a new car for his wife. Western Mass News reported the shot in "Hole-in-one earns man new car at Swings for Seniors Tournament," describing how the golfer handed his prize straight to his …

Developers Sue Over $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Contract

Springfield's $2 billion courthouse project draws a legal fight as developers passed over for the job contest the award. Gov. Maura Healey defended the state's selection process this week as litigation began over the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse redevelopment at 50 State Street, accor…

Water Main Break Prompts Road Closures, Detours in Longmeadow

A water main break closed a Longmeadow road and sent drivers on detours Tuesday. Longmeadow Police confirmed the break and rerouted traffic in the affected area, according to a Western Mass News report published Tuesday, July 15 — the most consequential coverage to touch the town this c…

Gary Rome Hyundai Donates $50,000 to Holyoke-Led Blood Cancer Campaign

A Holyoke dealership's $50,000 gift to a blood cancer campaign was the city's notable news this week. Gary Rome Hyundai partnered with the Hyundai Hope on Wheels program to donate the sum to Blood Cancer United's Visionaries of the Year campaign, an effort led by a Holyoke mother, Weste…

Southwick Cemetery Commission Advances Columbarium RFP, Weighs New Fee Schedule

Southwick Cemetery Commission advances columbarium plans and a revised fee schedule at July session.

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