SPRINGFIELD — Connecting western Massachusetts to Boston through a passenger rail system took a major step this week with the securing of $130 million in federal funding, Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday. Healey traveled to Springfield Union Station to announce the funding alongside U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and many other state and local legislators, after […]
Author Archives: Sam Ferland
Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
