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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
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Road Closures: IRONMAN 70.3 travel delays this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The third annual IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts triathlon is set to take over the region on Sunday, bringing significant road closures and traffic delays throughout Springfield and West Springfield. Ironman triathlon to bring thousands of athletes to Springfield area The Springfield Police Department and Town of West Springfield have announced several road closures in preparation for Sunday's event, expected to host elite athletes and enthusiastic spectators. The triathlon begins with a 1.2-mile downriver swim in the Connecticut River, followed by a 56-mile bike ride starting at Riverfront Park and winding through scenic New England countryside. The final leg is a 13.1-mile run, newly rerouted this year to pass through Springfield's Forest Park, before finishing in downtown. Ironman Traffic MapDownload The Springfield Police Department has announced several road closures for the race: Court Street will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday, June 7, through 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8. E. Columbus Avenue (northbound) from State Street to Boland Way will also be closed during the same time frame. On Sunday, June 8, W. Columbus Avenue (southbound) from Memorial Bridge to State Street will be closed from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Town of West Springfield is also advising residents to plan, as multiple roads will be impacted by the bike and run routes from approximately 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. The following roads will experience closures or significant delays: Westfield St: From Springfield Rd to Old Westfield Rd Old Westfield Rd: From Westfield St to Dewey St Dewey St: From Old Westfield Rd to Amostown Rd Country View St: From Dewey St to Amostown Rd Amostown Rd: From Country View St to Piper Rd Piper Rd: From Amostown Rd to Kings Hwy North Blvd: From Kings Hwy to Westfield St South Blvd: From Westfield St to Park St Park St: From South Blvd to North End Bridge Main St: From Park St to Park Ave North End Bridge: Eastbound Lanes CLOSED West Springfield officials encourage drivers to allow additional travel time and review detailed course maps online. 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
11-05-2025
- Business
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What to know about last-minute shopping for Mother's Day flowers
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Flower sales are in full bloom at local shops around the country. In West Springfield, Willow and Moss Flowers have been designing bouquets all weekend long through extended hours. This week alone, the shop will complete nearly 300 deliveries, and despite inflation and tariffs on flowers, you can still go all out for mom. 'Families First Fest Western Mass' held in Springfield 'Mostly they come from South America, so we haven't seen that much of a bump, just a slight increase for now,' said Ahrayah Julian, Owner of Willow and Moss. Tulips and peonies have been a hit this holiday. Both are locally grown and have seen no impact on price. Vases are also made in the U.S. and also haven't made as much of an impact on the wallet. 'People love mixed arrangements, those seem to be the most popular versus, like, a dozen roses,' Julian said. 'You can get a big, lush bouquet, but it doesn't break the bank.' According to Florist Review, Americans are expected to spend more than $3 billion on arrangements this Mother's Day. Willow and Moss Flowers will be open on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 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.
Boston Globe
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
It's a banner weekend for St. John's Prep senior heavyweight Alex Bajoras at wrestling nationals
'It's my time,' said Bajoras, who had built a 9-1 cushion when Pennsylvania's Peyton Kearns took injury time. 'I mentally broke him. There's no beating me anymore. At that point I won.' Bajoras joined West Springfield's Musa Tamaradze (126 pounds) and Northfield Mt. Hermon's Elliott Humphries (170) in taking the gold at Virginia Beach, Va. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Other than New York, with two, no other state had more than one senior champion. Advertisement 'It's everything,' Bajoras said. 'Being a champ, you're No. 1. At a national level, that sets it apart even further. My only real thoughts during it is: I put in the work. Matchday is showing you trained your hardest.' From his father, John, to Gloucester's Kirk Benson, to Matt Smith (who had been telling Bajoras he'd be a national champ for years) and other coaches at Smitty's, to Ryan Harding at St. John's Prep, Bajoras said 'Everybody who helped me, I can't say enough thank you's to.' He is uncommitted, but will continue wrestling. With three technical falls, a pin, an 8-3 decision, and a 9-3 decision, Tamaradze is the second repeat Tamaradze swept a New England postseason at West Springfield High, transferred to Northfield Mt. Hermon where he won a NEPSWA Prep championship in 2023, transferred to New York Military Academy where he earned third place at prep nationals in February, then just transferred back to West Springfield. 'I definitely think it's important, the way I represent West Springfield and West Side,' he said. 'Not a lot of people have done what I do. This is just the beginning, I'm just getting started.' Advertisement The 126-pounder said he is grateful for the opportunity to showcase his ability, but the goal is to achieve more. He will wrestle at Appalachian State next season, and has his sights set on the Olympics. 'It felt nice to come defend my throne,' Tamaradze said. 'I had confidence, was ready knowing it wasn't my first rodeo. I'm ready to battle anytime, whenever. Give me a time and a place.' Humphries won his championship with a takedown, earning the 4-1 decision in the final via sudden victory. He took second at Fargo nationals last summer, and is a 2023 West Springfield's Musa Tamaradze (126 pounds) and Northfield Mt. Hermon's Elliott Humphries (170) captured nationals titles. JAMES SOFFEN Other Massachusetts placers 2nd — Yandel Morales, Jr. (Andover, 126 pounds). 3rd — Johnny Woodall, Fr. (Franklin, 106); Braedon Goes, Sr. (St. John's Prep, 120). 4th — Antoine Jackman, So. (Greater Lowell, 106). 5th — Nerivaldo DaTrindade, Jr., Fr. (Greater Lawrence, 285). 6th — Abel Varzeas, So. (West Springfield, 182); Mikey Boulanger, Sr. (Milford, 152). 8th — Brody Sayers, Fr. (Belmont Hill, 113). AJ Traub can be reached at
