Jim Kinney

1 week ago | masslive.com | Jim Kinney

HOLYOKE — The city will delay the opening of Roland Pouliot Pool about a week pending delivery of a part needed for the filter to function properly, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia said. But temperatures are expected to crack 90 over the weekend. So, Garcia reminded residents the city does have spray parks. Springdale — open. Feldman (Lyman) — open. Community Field — open. Piña Park — open. Vega Park — open later on Friday. South Chestnut — needs a repair and will be open soon. Heritage State Park - open.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Jim Kinney

SPRINGFIELD — New England-born gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson, which moved much of its operations to Tennessee in 2023, told its investors this week it plans to make investments at its facilities here. “We have that state-of-the-art facility here in Tennessee that’s up and running and very, very pleased with,” CEO Mark P. Smith said on a conference call this week with Wall Street analysts.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Jim Kinney

SPRINGFIELD — Hooplandia, billed as the celebration of the game of basketball, returns this weekend with its 3-on-3 tournament and a Friday night Hooptacular at The Big E. This year’s tourney will have about 275 teams; that’s over 1,000 players, organizers said Thursday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Jim Kinney

SPRINGFIELD — Hooplandia, billed as the celebration of the game of basketball, returns this weekend with its 3-on-3 tournament and a Friday night Hooptacular at The Big E. This year’s tourney will have about 275 teams; that’s over 1,000 players, organizers said Thursday. AdvertisementThe event has an economic impact measured in millions of dollars, once meals, lodging and travel are factored in, according to study by the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Jim Kinney

WESTFIELD — A fatal apartment fire on Franklin Street last week was likely caused by smoking. Investigators believe, based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, the fire was accidental and most likely started with smoking materials on a living room couch, said Jake Wark, spokesperson for the state Department of Fire Services. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.