Springfield
Putnam names gym for alum state Rep. Bud Williams
SPRINGFIELD — Two lines of cheerleaders flanked the podium at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, rustling their blue and gold pom-poms as state Rep. Bud Williams stepped up to speak.
Special education teachers decry classroom conditions as dangerous
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee meeting room was packed with teachers during the public speak out portion of the body’s Jan. 29 meeting.
Springfield Public Schools receive $1.79 million in state earmarks
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools received nearly $1.79 million in state Fair Share funding.
So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites
On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.
Fabulous February invites families to experience winter at Forest Park
SPRINGFIELD — It is winter, but that does not mean there is nothing to do at Forest Park.
BHN launches intensive youth crisis family support program
When a child or teen is in crisis, it can be difficult to know where to look for resources. Behavioral Health Network has recently launched its Family-Based Intensive Treatment program, a crisis stabilization program for youth up to age 21.
AMR answers snow-related calls, faces challenges during storm
SPRINGFIELD — Winter Storm Fern ravaged much of the country over the course of four days, hitting Western Massachusetts as a nor’easter and dropping 18 to 20 inches of snow between Jan. 25 and 26.
BHN opens Abilities Learning Center for dedicated youth behavioral services
SPRINGFIELD — On a cold January morning, elected officials and Behavioral Health Network leadership gathered outside the doors of its new facility at 583 East Columbus Ave. to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Abilities Learning Center.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Sarno talks economic investment opportunities, acknowledges challenges
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.
