Hi There! Write-Up Springfield is an inclusive and diverse community of writers whose members range from enthusiastic amateurs to published professionals.

As a group we are fairly new but are looking to expand our numbers so we can both strengthen our craft and perform community outreach. Anyone who admires the written word is welcome! Normally we workshop with each other, or alone, then we share our works for feedback and support.

Jam with us at the Springfield Central Library November 2nd & 19th at 11am-1pm in the downstairs computer lab! We meet consistently at the same spot every first and third Saturday of every month. Show up or PM me for more details!

Do you use a home cleaning service that you would strongly recommend? Looking for one in West Springfield.

I knew Western MA was more conservative then the other areas but damn I didn’t realize that many MAGAs lived within the area

I need S-teir crab Rangoons for a pizza. Who's got the best? (And I guess other chinese food as well)

Looking for some opinions on good neighborhoods or towns to check out in the Holyoke area (30 minute drive or less), and honest opinions about high schools and quality of life/cost of living in the area. We’re a family with 1 teenager in high school (17 years old), an upper-five figure income, and would like a neighborhood or small town vibe. Currently we are in Houston, TX area and contemplating a job that would require relocating.

Does anyone know if there’s any places in Springfield or the surrounding area that host or have dnd groups or clubs for adults? I only can seem to find groups for kids

Hey need driving classes for my friend everything in the area seemed to expensive we live in the Springfield area near to Indian orchard wanted to know if anyone is giving driving lessons independently

got laid off in June. Thought I’d be stable but now but, well.

I’m currently working on multiple things: MassHire, unemployment, doing regular applications. Current issue in that arena is I’m trying to find my next career move not just a grind-my-life-away job.

But that’s not really the point of this post; those are all long-term/future solutions. I’m looking for gig work/extra cash asap.

Apps like doordash, instacart etc are over-saturated and I likely won’t make anything as a brand new shopper with no ratings (im still looking into it, just please dont suggest it). I’m searching here to see if anyone has leads or other ideas?

my skills: research, recruitment, retail, sales, social media marketing, photography, office management. I could do some manual labor, depending on what bc I am short.

thanks for any help!

We saw the saw horses and the no parking signs .

I see posts every so often about people interested in starting one, but never any followup info, so I guess I'm just wondering if there are any that have gotten off the ground that have confirmed attendance?

Edit: I'm aware libraries claim to have book clubs, I'm more looking for word of mouth recommendations from people who are actually in a book club :)

Taking my hinge match out this weekend. Any recommendations for chill spot to grab a drink?

In search of a spot to work at from time to time for a change of scenery to the WFH environment.

I did search the sub and saw Monsoon Roastery came highly recommended, which I added to my list- but I am curious about the parking situation? Is it just street parking? Are there usually ample spaces available?

Any other locations that would be good to work from in Springfield or neighboring towns?

I know that Northampton is usually the hub of community events but with the Majestic closing soon I'm casting a wide net. Plus Northampton has always struggled with being POC friendly. Trying to see if there are drag shows, community building, anything happening in Springfield? Thank you!!

Anyone know of reliable tree companies that can take down trees? I’ve got 5-6 full grown oaks that need to come down. I’ve tried calling a few companies I found on google so far no one has even gotten back to me for a quote. Figured I’d ask here.

My partner and I moved to the city recently and we're looking to go out and have a good old fashioned drunken singing time tonight. Since Google has become more useless with each passing day, if I search "karaoke" I just get a list/map of bars with no information on when and what day karaoke happens. Anyone know of any good under the radar venues? (I know about Doc's Place in Chicopee, but I figure it's nice to have options)

Hey I just moved into Chicopee from Delaware, where can I find vapes? Please any help I am literally running around and no one has vapes. Thank you

I am in the Forest Park Neighborhood and looking to get a delivery of firewood. Does anyone have a source of firewood that delivers to Springfield?

Seriously. This dude is fascinating to me at so many levels. One of his henchmen killed Whitey Bulger. But furthermore, this dude was a fuckin rat and still walks the streets of his hometown of Springfield?

I've watched tons of Youtube videos on him and just ordered his autobiography via Amazon. Maybe that will give me better insight. But considering he ratted out fellow mafia members, shouldn't he be scared for his life? Shouldn't he be living in an off grid cabin somewhere up in Alaska?

Also considering how public he is... a complete media whore... shouldn't this draw the attention and ire of his enemies? I mean considering how active this fella was in the Western Mass/Connecticut area I am sure he has made a lot of enemies over the years. Advertising his own whereabouts and deeds seems a little unwise and crass even... But nope still touring the media circuit.

Is this dude really like some revered cult figure or some shit? I am from the Boston area, and there are still some old school Irish knuckleheads who go to bat for that cocksucker Bulger despite being a drug dealing, serial killing, human trafficking, ratting, sociopathic piece of shit. I can understand the mentality at some level. Just hoping maybe someone on here can provide some further insight.

Thanks

Crazy how they found a baby outside the building on worthington st ! That’s so sad.

For the small busses

Looking for a good, honest mechanic who knows their way around Japanese cars somewhere around the valley. I drive a 2012 Honda, and turns out it needs a good bit of work done. Anybody have recommendations?

Hello all, I have 1 extra ticket for the tbirds home opener, looking to just get 10 dollars back from it Section 1, Row H, Seat 5.

Ay just wondering are lagging left turns legal and stuff here? I get scared to do them but at the same time I don’t wanna add to the traffic. What do y’all do