🌱 How West Springfield police stopped a stolen assault rifle on Baldwin Street
West Springfield Town, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again West Springfield Town! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How West Springfield police stopped a stolen assault rifle on Baldwin Street
- When Brad Paisley’s new ‘Tacklebox’ tour hits The Big E
- How to snag Roger Daltrey tickets at The Big E
Also on today's calendar: Western New England University Graduate Commencement and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A morning shower; breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Assault weapon seized in West Springfield (newportdispatch.com) — West Springfield residents should know police seized a loaded stolen assault rifle and arrested an 18-year-old Springfield man after a brief foot chase on Baldwin Street Friday evening. Working with Springfield officers, local detectives say they recovered the AR-style weapon from a vehicle and booked the suspect on multiple firearms and receiving stolen property charges. 
• Brad Paisley Is Reaching Into The Vault With New Project, 'Tacklebox' (whiskeyriff.com) — Brad Paisley is bringing his new ‘Tacklebox’ project to The Big E in West Springfield on September 25, giving local country fans a rare chance to hear fresh songs drawn from his vault. The tour, featuring Jake Worthington, leans into Paisley’s classic late-’90s sound and follows the release of his nostalgic new single, “Fallin’.”
• Roger Daltrey To Perform At The Big E In West Springfield (weare518.com) — Roger Daltrey is bringing his 2026 “A Great Night Out” tour to The Big E Arena in West Springfield on Sunday, September 20, giving local classic rock fans a rare chance to see the legendary singer live. Tickets, which include fair admission, go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m., with separate pricing for the arena show.
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Embroidery Basics: A Hands-On Class in Stitching and Textile Arts →
West Springfield Public Library, 200 Park St, West Springfield
6:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Western New England University Graduate Commencement →
MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St, Springfield
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May Book Club at the ICC →
Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Rd, West Springfield
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Join the Quest! D&D Club
Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield St., Springfield, MA, 01107, US
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Home City Families Playgroup →
Springfield City Library: East Forest Park Branch, 136 Surrey Rd, Springfield
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Boys Varsity Track & Field - Outdoor @ Springfield Central High Sch
Springfield Central High School, 1840 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield
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Chainmail Jewelry →
Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch, 765 State St, Springfield
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Table & Vine, Tasting →
Table & Vine, 1119 Riverdale St, West Springfield
12:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tai Chi →
Easthampton, MA Calendar, 19 Union Street, Easthampton
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Cultural District Subcommittee →
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9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Chicopee
- Munich Haus in Chicopee announces live music lineup (wwlp.com)
- Herald communities prepare for Memorial Day events (thereminder.com)
- Fish prices increase with gas prices, demand (westernmassnews.com)
Westfield
- Westfield cat rescue needs homes and donations for spring kittens (wwlp.com)
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