Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood tests positive for COVID-19

Meanwhile, Mayor Domenic Sarno and other city officials proposed a location for a brand new building.

The program helps provide free and safe activities for at-risk youth across the Bay State.

Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Agawam, Springfield, and Holyoke.

Many communities actually reported a return to pre-pandemic levels after a significant drop in calls for illegal fireworks this year.

This comes after a Supreme Court ruling nearly two weeks ago trickled down into other states and changed how gun licenses are permitted.