Tyler Beraldi

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- As temperatures dropped and the first frost arrived for some Wednesday morning, Holyoke’s Department of Public Works had already begun preparing for the winter season. Holyoke DPW Director Michael Gallagher said the city began preparing earlier this year by procuring road salt. The maintenance garage has also been preparing snowplows and other equipment for winter. “You never know when the snow is going to come in,” Gallagher added.

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) — Palmer’s 13th World Frightpark has been ranked the top haunted attraction in Massachusetts for Halloween. Western Mass News spoke with co-owners Richard Vaillant and Zeke Fortier about what sets their attraction apart from other haunted houses in the area. “We’re more than a haunted attraction. We’re a haunted experience,” said Vaillant. “We’ve been working towards this for a long time. It’s nice to see any recognition.” “We have the best of both worlds here,” Fortier said.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - High school football teams in South Hadley, Agawam and Chicopee are preparing for the 2026-2027 season, with games starting the week of September 11th. South Hadley football head coach Brian Couture tells us, his players have been training over the summer. “There’s no quit in these guys. They’re here this summer, working hard,” Couture said. Meanwhile, Agawam football head coach John Benjamin says, his team is already bracing for impact. “Oh...