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revitalized under the town common, showcase community spirit.“We have a fantastic town common in the center,” Reichelt notes, highlighting its role as a gathering space. The city’s diversity adds rich texture to its smalltown character. Chief of Staff Kate O’Brien Scott observes,“we’ve welcomed a lot of different cultures and ethnicities here...there’s over 40 dialects spoken in our schools.” This multicultural vibrancy coexists with traditional New England charm, creating what O’Brien Scott describes as “that traditional hometown feel” with expanded horizons. FUTURE VISION West Springfield’s leadership is charting an ambitious course focused on sustainable growth and community preservation. Reichelt prioritizes innovative infrastructure solutions, stating, “I want to do more things like [the roundabout], beautifying the community at the same time that we’re making it safer.” Every day, GZA’s experts build on a legacy of trust through their personal commitment to excellence. In 1964, our founders shaped GZA based on the values of integrity, professionalism and loyalty. Since then, the company has grown from a consulting partnership to a major multidisciplinary, employee-owned firm that focuses on Environmental, Geotechnical, Ecological, Water and Construction Management services. View some of our projects For more information about our services: Guy P. Dalton, P.E., LSP, LEP • Guy.Dalton@gza.com 32 Offices Nationwide www.GZA.com 227 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA

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