Tyler Lederer

West Springfield

Staff Writer at The Reminder (East Longmeadow, MA)

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Marijuana shop plans denied for being too close to another

Nov 5, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer |West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance to WS Coliseum Inc. for a proposed Riverdale Street cannabis dispensary, refusing to waive a requirement that marijuana retail stores be at least 1,300 feet apart from each other. “Based on what we’re getting today, I find it very difficult to see it meet the requirements of the variance,” said board member Joe Kelley at the Oct. 28 hearing. WS Coliseum proposed a dispensary at 1115 Riverdale St., in the Table & Vine shopping center.
Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future

Nov 5, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer

State Sen. John Velis speaks at the Oct. 25 Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon, flanked by fellow panelists state Rep. Kelly Pease, left, and Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, right. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler LedererWESTFIELD — At the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 25 legislative luncheon, hosted at Tekoa Country Club, state Sen.
It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit

Nov 5, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer

A selection of paintings is displayed at Cooper’s Commons as part of the Agawam Community Artists and Artisan’s “Art in Motion” exhibit. Suzanne DiSessa’s “Beached” is in the bottom right. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler LedererAGAWAM — For Agawam artist Suzanne DiSessa, who has been learning how to paint the past seven years, painting gives her endless problem-solving opportunities.
Soup kitchen volunteers, arts group leader cited with Westfield volunteer award

Nov 4, 2024 | masslive.com | Tyler Lederer

WESTFIELD — In a Nov. 1 ceremony at the Westfield Senior Center, Mayor Michael McCabe announced that this year’s Volunteer of the Year awards go to Cheryl and Brian Richards, and Bill Westerlind. McCabe also proclaimed them “Extra Mile Heroes,” as the ceremony took place on Extra Mile Day, a national initiative by Extra Mile America to celebrate those who “go the extra mile” in their communities.
Film screening, Q&A at Westfield State University to tell story of Honor Flight

Nov 3, 2024 | masslive.com | Tyler Lederer

WESTFIELD — A film about Honor Flight will be screened this week at Westfield State University. “Honor Flight: The Movie” will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Dever Stage Auditorium on the university campus at 577 Western Ave., Westfield. The free screening is hosted by the university’s offices of alumni relations and veteran and military services. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Pranks, alcohol, infidelity in ‘Bat’s Revenge’ at Westfield State University

Oct 31, 2024 | masslive.com | Tyler Lederer

WESTFIELD — Pranks, alcohol and infidelity are running themes in “The Bat’s Revenge,” based on the German-language operetta “Die Fledermaus,” the Westfield State University Music Theatre Workshop’s fall 2024 production. “There’s a lot of cheerful music, singing about champagne and about love. It’s kind of a party atmosphere,” said director Susan Quigley-Duggan. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
With Westfield station vacant, mayor pitches MassDOT on passenger rail stop

Oct 30, 2024 | masslive.com | Tyler Lederer

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe met on Oct. 15 with Massachusetts Department of Transportation officials at the former train depot at 16 N. Elm St. to discuss the possibility of a East-West Rail stop in Westfield. At the meeting was East-West Rail Director Andrew Koziol; MassDOT Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs Gus Bickford; and Kristen Elechko, director of the Western Massachusetts office for Gov. Maura Healey, who arranged the meeting.
Harvard student bringing naloxone training to high schools

Oct 29, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer

WESTFIELD — Could Westfield high school students, even those not on the path to health care jobs, be trained to administer a drug that can reverse an opioid overdose? Suhanee Mitragotri, a neuroscience, and global health and health policy student at Harvard University, wants to make that a reality. Her naloxone training initiative aims to bring education on the drug, also known by the brand name Narcan, to high schools across the state.
Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex

Oct 29, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer

Mayor Christopher Johnson, center, cuts the ribbon on Way Finders’ Rosewood Way affordable housing complex. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler LedererAGAWAM — Way Finders joined public and private partners in celebrating its new affordable housing complex, Rosewood Way, at an Oct. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We celebrate the opportunity that this creates for people here in Agawam,” said Way Finders President and CEO Keith Fairey.
Agawam to re-establish sister relationship with Italian city

Oct 29, 2024 | thereminder.com | Tyler Lederer

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council recently voted unanimously to re-establish a sister city relationship with Reggio Calabria, a city at the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. The two had already established a relationship in 1999, leading to the creation of a sister city committee in Agawam, but interest had faded since then and the committee became inactive.