Joe Chaisson
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Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:33 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
His planned start date is February 1st.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:37 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
The accident is currently under investigation.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:46 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
None of the vehicle’s occupants, which included a 32-year-old man and two juveniles, were licensed to carry firearms.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Community gathers for Lunar New Year Gala celebration
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Olivia Hickey, Joe Chaisson and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Rally for Women’s Rights held in Northampton commemorates Roe v. Wade anniversary
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
The new book is a story of an inspiring doctor who made a difference by helping to create a program to care for Boston’s homeless community, including those sleeping on the streets called, “rough sleepers.”
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Mary Wilson, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Holyoke, and Northampton.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Students from grades 6-12 were encouraged to attend, as well as family members.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Agawam, Holyoke, Chicopee, and Northampton.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:39 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar Lebron James, played for California’s Sierra Canyon School on Monday.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to South Hadley, Springfield, and Chicopee.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 6:40 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and spirit were celebrated by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra on the Symphony Hall stage with Audacity of Hope Saturday evening.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:05 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Claire Cronin is a U.S. ambassador to Ireland nominated by President Biden in June of 2021.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 8:50 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
South Hadley’s school superintendent, who has been on leave since last year, has resigned.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:06 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Town by Town: January 6
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:35 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Three Kings celebration held in Holyoke
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 7:54 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Town by Town: January 5
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
"Native Gardens" will run from Thursday, January 5th until Sunday, February 12th.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:36 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Rich Crane, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Ludlow, Northampton, and Southampton.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Chicopee, and Longmeadow.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Police said that all people in the vehicle were able to exit safely.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Town by Town: December 26
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 10:55 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Thunderbirds hit the ice before the holiday weekend
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Holiday party, toy giveaway celebrated at Lyman Terrace
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Wednesday night marked the 4th night of Hanukkah, which meant another event was planned by the Western Massachusetts Jewish Federation.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Austin Colson was suspected of distributing crack cocaine from this residence.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Gunnery Sergeant Sullivan, a 40-year-old Springfield native and two-time Purple Heart recipient, was killed in a domestic terror attack on a naval reserve center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on July 16, 2015.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:30 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Springfield Fire Lieutenant Brian Ward said that the night was a success, which was reflected by the line of cars waiting down Carew Street.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:28 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Congratulations, Tawreak Gamble-Eddington!
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:34 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Wilbraham, Springfield, and Holyoke.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Olivia Hickey
Bob’s Bin’s organizes holiday party for local kids
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
All Holyoke residents were invited to celebrate the season with a free dinner that also featured live performances and fun activities.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:27 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Western Mass News got a chance to speak with the hero, Gene Galuszka, who said that the student bumped into him and asked for help.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:24 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Several different law enforcement agencies in Westfield presented a program Tuesday night about the changing landscape of substance use and the serious issues surrounding counterfeit pills.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:13 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
According to Ludlow Police Chief Daniel Valadas, officers were immediately sent to the school to investigate the claim.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:35 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, West Springfield, and Chicopee.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 6:36 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Chicopee, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 6:34 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect nearly 60 boxes of toys, which equals thousands of toys for kids right here in western Massachusetts.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:56 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Monday morning, Balise Motor Sales stopped by the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club to present a check to the club.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Springfield Police SVU investigation leads to arrest or alleged rapist, others
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:04 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Whip City Animal Sanctuary hosts annual Pictures with Santa event
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:22 AM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Olivia Hickey
Little league turns field into holiday wonderland
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:48 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
Majestic Theater holds opening night of Home for the Holidays performance
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:14 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann
The Springfield Police Department took part in the 3rd annual Christmas event “Shop with a Cop” at Walmart on Boston Road Wednesday evening.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and East Longmeadow.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:37 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood was also in attendance and received an award for her work.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 10:25 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The South Hadley Educational Association is continuing to fight for a new contract as we head towards a new calendar year.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
The fair was open to the public and offered homemade arts and crafts.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 6:18 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
People who attended were told to bring an unwrapped toy for donation.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Joe Chaisson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Several guests and characters were in attendance for the kids, including Disney princesses and the Springfield Fire Department.