250th Anniversary Committee

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About West Side Celebrate 250

The West Springfield 250th Committee is committed to throwing a celebration that encompasses all our community has to offer. Donations to the West Springfield 250th Anniversary are secured to be used ONLY for 250th Celebration expenses. Funds will go to the Town of West Springfield’s 250th Celebration Donation Account. Remaining proceeds will go back to the town in the form of scholarships and community service projects.

250th Anniversary Block Party

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Hi Everyone,

We wanted to extend the invitation of our 250th Anniversary Block Party to you and your family/organization. The Town of West Springfield will be hosting our 250th Anniversary Block Party on the Town Common located on Park Street. This two day event will take place on June 22nd & 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This event will consist of 10+ food vendors, beverages, live entertainment, and a multitude of kids’ activities.

We hope to see everyone there as this will be an exciting moment in history for the Town and it will be a fun weekend out at the end of a school year to kickoff summer!

Notable information:

  • Parking areas are identified on our site map. Please visit  townofwestspringfield.org to take a look at our site map. If you own a business in the area and you do not want attendees parking in your lot, please make sure you close your parking lot area.

  • Traffic will be increased in this area for the weekend; please plan travel accordingly.

  • The event starts at 12:00 p.m. each day with entertainment.

  • The event will end at 7:00 p.m. (vendor alcohol sales will end at 6:00 p.m.) each day.

  • We will have a number of free offerings and paid offerings. Please see below for additional details.

Check out the attached invitation and follow our Facebook Page for all the events we have coming up this year.

Happy Birthday West Springfield!

From Your Co-Chairs,

Carly Camossi & Sarah Calabrese

250th Anniversary Block Party Schedule

FREE Live Entertainment:

  • Saturday: 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Story Tellers

    • 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Drop of a Hat

  • Sunday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. General Gist

    • 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Chalk Dust

FREE Kids Programming:

  • Saturday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Wildlife on Wheels presented by the West Springfield Public Library and funded by the Kathleen and Walter Miller Trust 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Happy Face Painter

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Library Summer Reading Table

  • Sunday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Vinny Lovegrove’s Bubble Show presented by the West Springfield Public Library and funded by the Kathleen and Walter Miller Trust 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Stand Out Truck with PBS programming and free books (while supplies last) funded through the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Happy Face Painter

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Library Summer Reading Table

    • 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Dazzle Day Balloon Twisting

FOR PURCHASE:

Vendors:

  • Craft Fair (on Saturday only) - over 60 vendors with crafts, snacks, and other 250th Anniversary goodies

Food Vendors:

  • Rotary Club, Macken’s Sliders, White Hut, Partners, Crepes Tea House, Donut Dip, Thai Chili, North Elm Butcher Block, Lions Club, Deano’s Concessions, Saucy Mama, Dulce Ambicion by Maria Cakes, Crazy Arepas, Dough Boys, Poppies Concession

Corn Hole:

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Sarah Calabrese-Dunphy & Carly Camossi

Say Hello to your co-chairs! Sarah & Carly are both West Springfield Natives and they are so excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary with you.

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May 11th, 2024

April showers not only bring May flowers but also a Spring Family Photo Session with local Photographer Branden Bruso! Partnering with Branden Bruso Photography, the 250th committee is providing FREE family photos for those who sign up. Thanks to Florence Bank for sponsoring this fantastic opportunity!

 

August 3rd, 2024

Not too hot to share some smiles for a Summer Family Photo Session with local Photographer Branden Bruso! Partnering with Branden Bruso Photography, the 250th committee is providing FREE family photos for those who sign up. Thanks to Florence Bank for sponsoring this fantastic opportunity!

 

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Hi Everyone,

We wanted to extend the invitation of our 250th Anniversary Block Party to you and your family/organization. The Town of West Springfield will be hosting our 250th Anniversary Block Party on the Town Common located on Park Street. This two day event will take place on June 22nd & 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This event will consist of 10+ food vendors, beverages, live entertainment, and a multitude of kids’ activities.

We hope to see everyone there as this will be an exciting moment in history for the Town and it will be a fun weekend out at the end of a school year to kickoff summer!

Notable information:

  • Parking areas are identified on our site map. Please visit  townofwestspringfield.org to take a look at our site map. If you own a business in the area and you do not want attendees parking in your lot, please make sure you close your parking lot area.

  • Traffic will be increased in this area for the weekend; please plan travel accordingly.

  • The event starts at 12:00 p.m. each day with entertainment.

  • The event will end at 7:00 p.m. (vendor alcohol sales will end at 6:00 p.m.) each day.

  • We will have a number of free offerings and paid offerings. Please see below for additional details.

Check out the attached invitation and follow our Facebook Page for all the events we have coming up this year.

Happy Birthday West Springfield!

From Your Co-Chairs,

Carly Camossi & Sarah Calabrese

 

 

250th Anniversary Block Party Schedule

 

FREE Live Entertainment:

  • Saturday: 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Story Tellers

    • 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Drop of a Hat

  • Sunday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. General Gist

    • 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Chalk Dust

 

FREE Kids Programming:

  • Saturday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Wildlife on Wheels presented by the West Springfield Public Library and funded by the Kathleen and Walter Miller Trust 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Happy Face Painter

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Library Summer Reading Table

  • Sunday:

    • 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. Vinny Lovegrove’s Bubble Show presented by the West Springfield Public Library and funded by the Kathleen and Walter Miller Trust 

    • 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Stand Out Truck with PBS programming and free books (while supplies last) funded through the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Happy Face Painter

    • 12:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Library Summer Reading Table

    • 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Dazzle Day Balloon Twisting

FOR PURCHASE:

Vendors:

  • Craft Fair (on Saturday only) - over 60 vendors with crafts, snacks, and other 250th Anniversary goodies

Food Vendors:

  • Rotary Club, Macken’s Sliders, White Hut, Partners, Crepes Tea House, Donut Dip, Thai Chili, North Elm Butcher Block, Lions Club, Deano’s Concessions, Saucy Mama, Dulce Ambicion by Maria Cakes, Crazy Arepas, Dough Boys, Poppies Concession

Corn Hole:

 

 

 

 

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Get ready to tee off! Make sure to save the date for the 250th Anniversary Golf Tournament. Each year, Mayor Reichelt organizes the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. To mark the 250th Anniversary, we will hold a special tournament this year. We are thrilled to collaborate with Springfield Country Club.
We wanted to extend the invitation for you to play at the 250th Anniversary Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament hosted at none other than Springfield Country Club. This partnership with Springfield Country Club will be a fun way to celebrate the 250th Anniversary!

 

Celebrate West Springfield’s 250th!
Monday July 8th – 2024 – Springfield Country Club
Lunch and Registration – 11:00
Shotgun Start – 12:00
Team prizes – 1st – 2nd – 3rd place, Individual Closest to the Pin Contests.
Appetizers and Awards– 5:00pm
Register your foursome now. ($640 per team -Limited to 1st 28 Groups that register)
Checks can be made out to Springfield Country Club and mailed to:
Springfield Country Club
attn: E.J. Altobello
1375 Elm Street
West Springfield, MA 01089 – or dropped at the Springfield Country Club Golf Shop

 

Be advised – your foursome will not be registered until payment in full is received.

 

Questions? Please email Carly Camossi ccamossi@townofwestspringfield.org or E.J. Altobello golfpro@springfieldccma.org
Hit Em Straight and register here today!

 

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Bring your Christmas spirit and festive attire as we celebrate Christmas in July. After the race, cool down with a Jack Frost drink and listen to music on the patio. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet this year’s Holiday Tour of Homes hosts, while the kids participate in Reindeer Games.

 

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When: August 9th, 10th, & 11th
Where: Your house! By registering for the Tag Sale using this link, We will add your map to our weekend of tag sales.

REGISTER HERE!

How to register: Fill out the form and select the days you would like to participate.
Cost: Free!

View Map of all Tag Sales for the Weekend Here!

Birthday Banner Sponsorships

Dear Business Owner,

Mark your calendar for February 23rd 2024 from 6:00pm-8:30pm as this marks West Springfield’s 250th Birthday Celebration. At our Birthday Celebration, we are going to have an evening full of entertainment, food, and fireworks at our own Clark Field!

This is where you come in! We are reaching out to local businesses for our Birthday Banner Sponsorships. For your donation to the Anniversary, we are offering eight different birthday banner templates for your business to add their logo on. These will be prominently displayed on Clark Field for over 2,500+ people as part of our decorations for our celebration! Following our event, they will be sent to you as a memento of this joyous occasion. 

Birthday Banner Logistics:

Banner Donation: $500

Banner Size: 8ft x 3ft

Deadline: January 12, 2024

Contact: Rgelina@tows.org


Take a look at what we have to offer on the following page and select a template that you would like our staff to curate for your organization. If you are interested in purchasing a Birthday Banner for our Celebration, please contact the Mayor’s Executive Assistant, Rachel Gelina at 413-263-3041 rgelina@tows.org. If you have questions about other sponsorship opportunities please email celebrate250@tows.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

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250th Celebration Banner Fundraiser

Monson Savings Bank Banner
Florence Bank Banner
AXiA Insurance Services. Inc Banner
Repubic Services Banner
The Parish Cupboard Banner
Boys & Girls Club Banner
Cannabis Connection Banner
Tandem Bagel Banner
Curran Jones Banner
Westfield Bank Banner
Peoples Bank Banner - Fireworks Donation
Mikes Auto Repair Banner
Jump Start Preschool Banner
Bertera Auto Group Banner
Sullivan Paper Banner
The Crest Room Banner
WSYSA Banner
Ormsby Insurance Agency Banner
Titan Tree Banner
Northpoint Mortgage Banner
Resilence Physical Therapy and Wellness Banner
Red's Towing Banner
Andre's West Side Sports Shop Banner
USA Medical Supply Banner
Jet Industries Banner
Cyalume Technologies Banner - Glow Stick Donation
West of the River Chamber Banner
CHD Cancer House of Hope Banner
First Congregational Church Banner
M&T Bank Banner
Kelley & Katzer Banner
Dante Club Banner
Springfield Lumber Company Banner
Lattitude Banner
Hannoush Jewelers Banner
Pare Corporation Banner
Green Valley Landscaping Banner
West Side Bar & Grill Banner
Lions Club Banner
John R Sweeney Insurance Agency Banner
Lifttruck Parts & Service Banner
Tighe Bond Banner
Hastie Fence Co. Banner
HL DEMPSEY CO Banner
Bearingstar Insurance Banner
Courtyard by Marriott West Springfield Banner
Westfield Gas & Electric Banner
West Springfield Record Banner
St. Thomas the Apostle School Banner
U-Haul Banner
Freedom Credit Union Banner
Balise Motor Sales Banner

250th Kick Off Ball - February 24th 2023

Westfield Bank Premier Sponsor
Big E Match Sponsor
GZA Corporate Sponsor
Cannabis Connection Corporate Sponsor
Interstate Towing Inc Corporate Sponsor
Republic Services Corporate Sponsor
Powers Law Group LLC Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Stella & Harry Kalamarakis Cocktail Hour Sponsor
HUB International Cocktail Hour Sponsor
West Springfield School Comm. Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Springfield Lumber Co Cocktail Hour Sponsor
MCL Mechanical Services, inc Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Environmental Partners Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Freedom Credit Union Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Kelley & Katzer Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Candlewood Suites Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Homebuilders Association Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Boys and Girls Club Terrier Sponsor (2)
Dante Club Terrier Sponsor
ICC Terrier Sponsor
Ed Sullivan Terrier Sponsor
New England Uniform Terrier Sponsor
Plato's Closet Terrier Sponsor
Clemenzas Terrier Sponsor
Once Upon a Child Terrier Sponsor
Red Cardinal Terrier Sponsor
Geraldine Schilling-Nordal & Reidar J. Nordal Terrier Sponsor
LiftTruck Parts & Service Terrier Sponsor
Bertera Terrier Sponsor
Florence Bank Terrier Sponsor
Springfield Lumber Co Terrier Sponsor
Freedom Credit Union Terrier Sponsor
Westfield State Terrier Sponsor
Caolo & Bieniek Associates Terrier Sponsor
Pare Corporation Terrier Sponsor
Springfield Country Club Terrier Sponsor
Bertellis Liquors Paw Print Sponsor
Green Valley Landscaping LLC Paw Print Sponsor
Atty Rich Sypek Paw Print Sponsor
Partners Restaurant Paw Print Sponsor
West Springfield School Comm. Paw Print Sponsor
McNeill Heating and Cooling Paw Print Sponsor
Liquori Pizza History Sponsor
John Somers History Sponsor
McNeill Heating and Cooling History Sponsor
HL Dempsy History Sponsor
Pare Corporation History Sponsor
Christina's House History Sponsor
Freedom Credit Union History Sponsor
Candlewood Suites History Sponsor
Murray Law Group History Sponsor
Majestic Theater History Sponsor
Tina Wood History Sponsor
Westfield Gas & Electric History Sponsor
Westfield Gas & Electric Cocktail Hour Sponsor
Anthony Cignoli Associates History Sponsor

 

How to Get Your Local Business Involved!

With our 250th Anniversary happening in 2024 we know that we are so fortunate to have many local businesses that have withstood the test of time in West Springfield. Keeping that in mind we would like to highlight you!

How this works…send us an email! In the next couple of month, we will also work on making connections too!

We would love to hear your story and highlight what you have to offer our residents, how long you have been in West Springfield, and if you are going to participate in our 250 Celebration.

Being mindful that not all local businesses can donate monetarily we wanted to offer other ways that the Town of West Springfield can support you at no cost. Giving an example, we are going to be partnering with a local bake shop who will have a specialty cupcake in 2024. This does not go above and beyond their normal course of business while we are able to generate some buzz around your business for our celebration.

 

If you would be interested in an opportunity such as this one, email celebrate250@tows.org to start brainstorming how we can support you!

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West Springfield was incorporated on February 23rd, 1774. Looking to keep that spark alive, the Celebrate 250 Committee wants to throw the BIGGEST and BEST Birthday Party! This multifaceted event will seek many contributors from West Springfield Officials, volunteer groups, students, and YOU!
Yes! We know it will be cold outside but we are prepared to have a great wintery evening on Clark Field with a bunch of different entertainment, great food and yummy warm treats.

 

Our Birthday Celebration, Sponsored by PeoplesBank, will be a FREE event for residents to attend that will include the following amenities:
-Entertainment by the high school band/chorus
-Entertainment by a local band
-Cupcakes made by C-Tech Students
-A Celebration countdown
-All culminating with a fireworks display.
Date: February 23rd, 2024
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Location: Clark Field

 

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Celebrate the Town of West Springfield! Exclusive $25 ticket rate for all residents, staff, friends and family. Ticket includes food voucher for a hotdog and soda as well as a donation to the Town of West Springfield 250th Committee

 

 

 

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Let's join hands to tidy up West Springfield! The 250th Anniversary Committee is organizing a Clean-Up Day this year. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st, starting at 11 am. Interested participants can gather at West Springfield Town Hall, situated at 26 Central Street, West Springfield, MA 1089.
Upon arrival, individuals or groups can register for the event. Once registered, a list of locations identified by the DPW for cleaning will be provided. Additionally, at Town Hall, you can collect trash bags, gloves, and other necessary items for the clean-up. With your supplies in hand, you can head to your designated location.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to keeping West Springfield beautiful, not only for Earth Day but every day. For questions please email myself or celebrate250@tows.org . 
See you there!

 

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The 250th-Anniversary Committee cordially invites you to join us in celebrating 250 years of history. This special event will feature a plated dinner combined with an immersive journey through the history of West Springfield, complete with music, songs, and vivid portrayals of historical figures.

 

Tickets for this exclusive event, limited to 250 attendees, purchase tickets here today! 

 

Contact Us

Phone

4134951844

Email

celebrate250@tows.org

Website

250th Facebook Page

Location

West Springfield Town Hall
26 Central Street
West Springfield
01089
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Your Official Page for the West Springfield 250

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