West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

We’re excited to share that our 3rd Annual Fill the Food Bank made a meaningful impact this year, collecting 1,881 pounds of food and providing 1,568 meals. Thank you to everyone who joined us and generously donated to support neighbors in need. Together with the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Greater Holyoke Chamber, West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield, ERC5, and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, we were proud to come together in partnership with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to help address food insecurity across our region.

We’re grateful to our members, community leaders, and partners whose generosity and collaboration continue to make a meaningful difference in Western Massachusetts. View more pictures here: https://bit.ly/41cE3Tu

04/04/2026

04/01/2026

This event will be focused on Women’s Health & Wellness in Western Massachusetts: practical insights, real conversation, and community connections.

Learn More & RSVP here: https://community.livinglocal413.org/event/413-health-wellness/

03/28/2026

Time is running out to be part of Fill the Food Bank. Join us next Tuesday at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts as the Springfield Regional Chamber, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Greater Holyoke Chamber, West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield, ERC5, and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce come together to support neighbors facing food insecurity across our region.

Tickets are $25, and attendees are encouraged to bring pasta, canned soup, or make a monetary donation. Register today and help us fill the food bank: https://business.springfieldregionalchamber.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-fill-the-food-bank-1450681?sourceTypeId=Website

03/24/2026

Thank you Mayor!

Recently, Mayor Johnson from Agawam and I were guests of the West of the River Chamber for our annual Mayoral Breakfast. We had the chance to update the membership on what’s happening in our communities and take questions from local business leaders.

I shared an update on the continued rollout of Whip City Fiber, which now has more than 700 residents connected and plans for ten fiber service area construction projects a year over the next few years to offer fiber to all residents who want it.

We also discussed several major infrastructure projects, including the Memorial Avenue reconstruction, which is expected to be completed early next year, and the Riverdale Street project, which will likely extend through 2029. I also touched on the regional bike connection that will link West Springfield with the Westfield and Easthampton bike paths.

Like many communities, we are facing a very challenging budget year. The School Department is facing significant cuts, and we are reviewing budgets across all departments as we work to maintain services while remaining fiscally responsible.

I also provided updates on the new police station, which will be built on the former Walgreens property next to Town Hall, and the early planning stages of the Fausey Elementary School project, which will be constructed behind the existing school and will consolidate the John Ashley kindergarten program.

Finally, I highlighted three priorities for 2026:

• Road safety initiatives, including the complete reconstruction of Main Street using Complete Streets principles, the Piper/Amostown “Peanut” Roundabout, and the Birnie Avenue sidewalk extension from Morgan to Kelly, along with culvert replacements on Green Meadow and Birnie.

• Kicking off the Master Plan 2050 initiative with members from across the community that will evaluate what’s been completed from the 2009 Master Plan and where we want the community to be in the next 25 years.

• The creation of a stormwater utility to help protect our roads, homes, and businesses from the increasing impacts of storms and flooding in a community surrounded by two rivers and served by an aging stormwater system.

03/19/2026

Local chambers are coming together to help stock the shelves for our neighbors in need. On March 31, join us for the 3rd Annual Fill the Food Bank at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In partnership with the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Greater Holyoke Chamber, West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield, ERC5, and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce , this event brings our regional business community together to support the fight against food insecurity. Tickets are $25, and attendees are encouraged to bring pasta, canned soup, or make a monetary donation. Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/40Au0aD

03/17/2026

🍀 Lucky you! 🍀 Our Grand Re-Opening is just around the corner!
🗓 March 25 • 4:30–6:30pm
💆‍♀️ Free 10-min chair massages
🥤 Refreshments & raffle prizes
Treat yourself—no four-leaf clover needed! ✂️💜

03/16/2026

Join us in celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an exciting networking event! This vibrant occasion is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals while enjoying a festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on building valuable relationships and expanding your network. Let’s make this Cinco de Mayo one to remember!
https://conta.cc/47zijEM

03/11/2026

🎉 We’re back and better than ever! 🎉
Join us March 25th, 4:30–6:30pm for our Grand Re-Opening! ✂️
💜 FREE 10-minute chair massages
💜 Refreshments & raffle prizes
💜 Fun, celebration, and all the self-care vibes!

Come sip, relax, and pamper yourself- you deserve it! 💆‍♀️✨