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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hydraulic oil spill on Northampton Street in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Cleanup efforts are underway Tuesday afternoon after an accidental hydraulic oil spill caused slippery roads in Holyoke. West Springfield DPW launches new pothole machine The Holyoke Fire Department shared at approximately 1:40 p.m. that a private company trash truck spilled hydraulic oil on Northampton Street, with the spill extending north on Beldevere Avenue to Dwight Street. Drivers are urged to take caution, as the roads affected are slippery as a result of the spill. The company is reportedly arranging for cleanup at this 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
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West Springfield DPW launches new pothole machine
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield DPW is working to improve roadways with its new pothole machine called a drag box. In a social media post by West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, the drag box efficiently patches larger areas with a much smoother finish compared to the old shovel-and-rake method. In addition, the equipment helps add a fresh layer of asphalt on smaller streets that may be delayed or overlooked. AAA forecasts record road trips ahead of Memorial Day weekend Crews worked to repair Lyncosky Drive nearly two weeks ago using the town's new drag box. If you notice any potholes along your commute in West Springfield, Mayor Reichelt is encouraging drivers to report them by emailing pothole@ 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
31-03-2025
- General
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Construction begins at Pontoosuc Lake Park
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Pittsfield has announced that Pontoosuc Lake Park will be undergoing construction efforts starting Monday. West Springfield DPW to begin Kings Highway valve project City contractor Western EarthWorks will be leading the construction, which will primarily occur on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekend work is not anticipated at this time. While some parts of the park will be inaccessible to visitors, parking areas and the boat ramp will stay open throughout the project. Signage will be placed around the park's work zones to ensure safety. For more information, contact James McGrath, Open Space and Natural Resources Program Manager of the Pittsfield Department of Community Development at jmcgrath@ 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
12-02-2025
- Climate
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Rock salt shortage could impact local road conditions
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A nationwide rock salt shortage could leave Massachusetts with icy and snowy roads. Road salt demand is extremely high across the country, leaving local authorities in Massachusetts struggling to keep the roads clear. Springfield seeks more funds for road repairs The northeast is bracing for another round of winter weather on Wednesday, which would be the third snow event in less than 10 days. This comes as salt suppliers are facing high demand across the country. 22News spoke with Trevor Wood at West Springfield DPW to understand why demand is so high. 'These little one-inch, two-inch snowstorms take a toll on the salt,' Wood said. 'If you're having four or five-inch snowstorms, you're just plowing. These two-inch storms are just knocking it down with salt, so that's why it's just taking so much.' 700 tons of salt for a town like West Springfield may only last one or two snowstorms. West Springfield started pre-treating roads with liquid ice melt to combat the high salt demand. Even with these precautions, some areas have resorted to outside help. 'We're just kind of calling contractors in just to plow all the snow off, even if it is two inches, and then we'll salt after the fact,' Wood said. 'This time of year we're kind of just letting the snow kind of snow first.' If winter storms keep hitting areas that are ill-equipped, like Florida and Texas, salt demand could stay high through the winter. If you're unable to find regular road salt in your area, some people are using water-softener salt to keep ice and snow off their driveways. 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.
