Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Two radio hosts, 52 hours, four trucks and one mission: to feed people in need this holiday season.

Mayor Domenic Sarno, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, City Council President Michael Fenton and MGM Springfield Director of Community Affairs Beth Ward welcome Santa Claus to the stage at the casino’s tree lighting ceremony.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen...

SPRINGFIELD — Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is a tradition for many in America, but for families who are facing food insecurity, the cost of a turkey dinner may be out of reach.

SPRINGFIELD — There are few ways to mark the passage of time that capture the imagination quite like a time capsule. Cracking open a container to see long-hidden items from years past carries the excitement of possibility.

For U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, the holiday season is a time to recognize that charity begins at home.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved the use of Community Preservation Act funding to renovate the exterior of a historic at 37 George St. that was ravaged by fire, but not before thoroughly questioning the owner’s lack of homeowners’ insurance and how that would impact the project.

SOUTHWICK — Town Assessor Randy Austin said on Nov. 25 he’s extending the public disclosure of the town’s property valuations to Dec. 8.

SPRINGFIELD — As long as there has been traffic, there have been traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been more than 108,000 traffic crashes across the state.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted 12-0 to use $3 million of the city’s free cash to reduce the tax rate on Nov. 24.