Springfield
Springfield committee considers Flock camera ban, questions SPD
SPRINGFIELD — For months, Springfield residents have expressed privacy concerns about automated license plate recognition technology in the city. Now, Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan has proposed an ordinance that would ban the technology from the city.
Springfield officer receives K9 Handler of the Year Award
SPRINGFIELD — The bond between dogs and their owners is strong, but the bond between K9 officers and their police dogs is on another level.
March for the Food Bank to fight food insecurity for 17th year
CHICOPEE — The 17th annual March for the Food Bank returns Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise donations and awareness to fight food insecurity.
Toy for Joy 2026: Campaign kicks off with nearly $5,000
The 2026 Toy for Joy campaign is underway, and good citizens are already showing their community spirit and generosity with early donations. Much more is needed, of course, for the 104th edition of this enduring Christmas season tradition to reach its $100,000 goal....
So That Reminds Me: Baxendale discusses Mayflower Marathon
SPRINGFIELD — As food insecurity remains high, a lifesaving promotional fundraiser is capturing the airwaves this year for the 33rd time.
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
Hundreds of families take in Pumpkin Stroll After Dark
SPRINGFIELD — In the nights just before Halloween, the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park were alight with the glow of more than 400 jack-o’-lanterns.
JFS joins second lawsuit over Trump’s refugee policies
SPRINGFIELD — A local refugee resettlement agency has entered into a class action lawsuit against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stop policy changes that it says would violate refugees’ constitutional rights to due process.
After merger, Mercy Medical Center is now Baystate Mercy Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — On Nov. 2, Baystate Health completed its acquisition of Mercy Medical Center, renaming it Baystate Mercy Hospital and ensuring Springfield will continue to operate two hospitals.
Ashe to take on 10th consecutive term after win over Warren
LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe will officially hold his seat in the 2nd Hampden District for a 10th consecutive term after overcoming Republican candidate Peter Warren.