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Town of West Springfield
Monday October 27th, 2025 :: 08:52 a.m. EDT

Advisory

West Springfield Local Election Information - Early Voting Starts Today

Dear West Springfield Residents,

The Town of West Springfield Local Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Early Voting: Early voting takes place October 27–31 from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM at the Library 200 Park St. 

If you’re voting by mail, your ballot must be received by Election Day to be counted.

Voting Locations:

  • Precincts 1 & 2: Senior Center, 128 Park Street

  • Precincts 3–8: West Springfield High School, 425 Piper Road


Offices & Candidates

Mayor

  • William C. Reichelt (Incumbent)

  • Daniel O’Brien

Town Council – At Large (5 seats available)

  • Elisa Olivo-Robles

  • Diana Coyne

  • Jaime Smith (Incumbent)

  • Brian Griffin (Incumbent)

  • David Sypek

  • James T. Welch

  • Brett Berchin

Town Council – Districts (1 seat per district)

  • District One: William Forfa (Incumbent), James Mirolli

  • District Two: Michael LaFlamme (Incumbent)

  • District Three: Anthony DiStefano (Incumbent)

  • District Four: Fred Connor (Incumbent)

School Committee (6 seats available)

  • Robert Mancini (Incumbent)

  • Kira Thompson (Incumbent)

  • Colleen Marcus (Incumbent)

  • Kathleen Alevras (Incumbent)

  • Alexander Cerbo

  • Julie Wise (Incumbent)

What does “Incumbent” mean?
An incumbent is someone who currently holds the position and is seeking re-election.


Ballot Questions

Voters will also consider 15 proposed Charter amendments recommended by the Town Council.

These questions address topics such as:

  • Publishing public notices on the Town’s website.

  • Clarifying when elected officials take office.

  • Establishing clear rules for filling Town Council and School Committee vacancies.

  • Updating citizen petition and referendum procedures.

  • Aligning Charter language with state law and current practices.

A full summary of each question is available on the Town’s website: https://tinyurl.com/votewestside2025


Make your plan to vote and help shape the future of West Springfield!
For more information, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk or visit the Town’s official website.

Sincerely,
Town of West Springfield

Address/Location
Town of West Springfield
26 Central St
West Springfield, MA 01089

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