Springfield
October events to get you in the ‘spirit’ of the season
When it comes to kicking off the holiday celebration season, it seems Halloween is quickly taking center stage as the first-on-the-calendar all-out event.
Finalists for SSO music director will have week-long residency
SPRINGFIELD — Five musical professionals have been selected as the finalists for the music director position with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra.
Rays of Hope brings community together for 33rd annual walk, run
SPRINGFIELD — For more than three decades, the Rays of Hope Walk & Run has brought people throughout Western Massachusetts together to support those affected by breast cancer.
Springfield ordinance brings out both sides of the fence
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s City Council voted to allow fences in front of homes in the Residence A and Residence A1 zones of the city.
Square One receives grant for workforce development programs
SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation recently donated $100,000 to Square One’s workforce development programs.
STRM: Driscoll talks policy, courthouse and more
EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more.
Springfield City Council okays controversial funding, Hurst says city is investigating him
SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire.
Springfield makes progress on upgrading HVAC at all schools
SPRINGFIELD — Many students in Springfield were met with more comfortable schools this fall, as air conditioning has been added to several buildings in the city.
Court agreement requires Vibra Healthcare to clean State Street site in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Drivers and neighbors along the State Street corridor may see some changes at the former Vibra Hospital, now that the company has entered into a legally binding agreement to clean the brush, debris and vegetation at the site.
Free school supplies, community vibes at City Start Community Day in Springfield
Marlow Bunch picks out school supplies at the school supply giveaway tent.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — People in Mason Square came out for City Start Community Day on Sept. 18. Community organizations, including the McKnight Neighborhood...