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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Sport
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Max's Tavern to host ‘Max on Monday' networking event
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Next week, Max's Tavern announced its second 'Max on Monday' event of the year. Local high school seniors recognized with Latino scholarship funds The event is all about networking with local businesses and community members. The event takes place on Monday, June 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Max's Tavern is located at the Basketball Hall of Fame at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided throughout the event. Max on Monday is hosted in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber, ERC5, YPS, and the West of the River Chamber. Those interested in attending are urged to register ahead of time by emailing aharding@ or calling 413-244-4055. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
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Retired 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer honored at Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Regional Chamber gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate a year of progress during its Chamber Spotlight and annual meeting. The night was an extra special occasion as they honored longtime 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer. Rich may have just retired, but the community is still showing appreciation for his years of dedicated service by always keeping western Massachusetts informed. Longtime 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer retires after 37 years It was a heartfelt moment Wednesday night as former 22News anchor Rich Tettemer was recognized for a lifetime of service to western Mass., spending decades earning the trust and hearts of viewers. Tettemer, who recently retired after nearly four decades on air, was named the Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year at the Springfield Regional Chamber's Spotlight and annual meeting, both his family and 22News family proudly watching on. 'So many people have said how much they've respected me and liked watching me, it's unbelievable,' Tettemer said. 'I appreciate it so much.' The event served as a celebration of growth, connection, and the people behind the region's progress, from local leaders within journalism, to law, education, and business. For Rich, it was always about delivering the news to viewers with great integrity and lending out a helping hand outside of the station. 'Because it's about commitment to the community,' Tettemer said. 'The Children's Miracle Work Telethon, the NAMI Walkathon, the Super 60 Luncheon that I host with the Rotary Club. There's a lot of things I've had the chance to be a part of, and it's so cool to be recognized for that.' And after years of shining a light on others and the stories that shaped us, that light now shone on Rich, who is always 'working for you.' 'Always be empathetic to stories that are out there,' Tettemer said. 'You've got to remember that you are not just reading a news story and going on to the next one. It's all about the people.' 22News wants to once again congratulate Rich on his successful career and retirement. To learn more about how to support the Springfield Regional Chamber, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
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Business owners and entrepreneurs get together for a night of networking
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – As you walked into the Marriott ballroom Thursday evening, life-size cutouts immediately caught your eye. Each one of those cutouts displayed a cocktail creator who designed a drink with the help of the Marriott bartenders for the annual 'Fire and Ice' networking reception. Hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber, 'Fire and Ice' brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and others for their greater benefit. Across the room, different cocktails and mocktails were offered along with bar bites as professionals got to know one another. 22News also took part in the annual fire and ice reception. Reporters Nicole and Victoria Buddie designed a mocktail called the 'double axel'. The drink was on brand with the ice theme, their passion for figure skating, and a double for their identity. The double axel is known as a figure skating jump. Other cocktail creators were inspired by their roots, like the Caribbean. 'I'm from the mountains, so I'm like I want a mountain-ness, coconut-infused drink that will bring the people, taste testers back to the island,' shared Maria del Carmen Rodriguez. Also in the room were local mental health services and recreation opportunities like the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club. The Springfield Regional Chamber supports businesses year-round. They serve as the voice for the community and push for economic growth in the region. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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Bike ride with Westfield mayor along city streets and rail trail to promote safer streets
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 16th annual 'Mayor's Bike Ride' is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening. The event, which attracts between 30 to 50 participants, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The public is invited to join the 7 to 8-mile ride along city streets and the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. Local mayors share economic challenges and budget struggles during Springfield Regional Chamber's annual forum The bike ride gives residents the chance to get involved in physical activity and view scenic, safe means of traveling around the city. The Rail Trail is 3.1 miles from the Westfield River to the Southwick town line, which connects to the New Haven & Northampton Canal Greenway, an 80-mile path. Transportation safety consultants will speak about roadway safety and address residents' concerns regarding walking, biking, driving, taking transit, or using a mobility device. All ages are welcome to attend, the ride will be partially escorted by Westfield police. Afterwards, cyclists will be greeted with free ice cream, courtesy of Northside Creamery. In case of inclement weather, the ride will be postponed to May 28th. The announcement will be made on the City of Westfield's website and Facebook pages. Scattered showers are likely this afternoon but the rain will mostly be light. High temperatures will be in the upper 60s and low 70s. The showers may be a bit heavier this evening. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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Local mayors share economic challenges and budget struggles during Springfield Regional Chamber's annual forum
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Regional Chamber invited its members to hear from area mayors Friday morning. Members of the area's business community are hearing directly from the people leading our western Massachusetts cities. The Springfield Regional Chamber's annual mayors forum brings together the mayors from Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. 'Which means that the guests here hearing from the mayors really get this unique perspective of what's happening, you know,w really across that tri-town area, including economic development, how communities are managing their challenges,' said Diana Szynal, President of Springfield Regional Chamber. Mayor Sarno announces Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for City of Springfield This forum comes at a time when our mayors say cuts at the federal level are being felt at the local level. Their working to navigate uncertainties, which they say their 2026 budgets, will likely Mayor John Vieau spoke to recent challenges, saying the city of Chicopee issued a spending freeze for May and June, and as they finalize the budget, they're looking to cut things out of it. 'There's a lot of just uncertainty right now with what's happening. And the goal is to focus on providing the best public services that we can.' Meanwhile, in Westfield, Mayor McCabe said health care increases proved difficult this year. He said the city went from about $16 million for employee health care benefits to over $21 million, an increase of $4.6 million, that the city doesn't have sitting in cash reserve. 'When you're asked to kind of just absorb that in a budget, where you can only raise taxes by 2.5%, that's an impossibility, Michael McCabe, Mayor of the City of Westfield, told 22News. Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle tells attendees that the increases and gaps they're facing are different now than they have been historically. 'It's not sustainable how we fund our cities and towns, and how we take care of our employees and our residents.'Each city has different priorities for its 2026 budget, but all are navigating challenges in what they agree is a difficult economic time. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
