Seeing on Western Mass News: Assistance available to help combat rising heating costs

Melissa White • October 15, 2025

[Western Mass News] SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As we go deeper into fall, heating costs are expected to increase once again. And right now, there is a way for some to get assistance, while the commonwealth looks to do something about this issue.

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VOC offers over 30 community programs in a wide variety of areas throughout Hampden County in Western Massachusetts.

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