Springfield
Springfield City Council urges Legislature, DPU to protect consumers from high utility rates
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is continuing its fight against high utility costs that are negatively impacting residents all across the state.
Springfield’s school budget public hearing set for end of April
SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget is officially available on Springfield Public Schools’ website, and a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 30 at Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy at 5 p.m.
Council ratifies public health nurses’ contracts
SPRINGFIELD — Two collective bargaining agreements between the city of Springfield and the Public Health Nurses Association were approved by the City Council during the council’s April 7 meeting.
CSO breaks ground on Worthington Street housing project
SPRINGFIELD — A new 36-unit housing complex to accommodate houseless individuals at 775 Worthington St. is expected to be ready by summer 2026.
Springfield recognizes National Organ Donation Life Month
SPRINGFIELD — Scott and Kim Meyer met a little over a decade ago at Baystate Medical Center while they were both undergoing serious kidney dialysis treatments.
Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield have joined forces with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to continue pushing a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.
ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services
NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.
Springfield on verge of passing lower fine for container placement violations
SPRINGFIELD — Several months after adopting modifications to the city’s “Solid Waste” ordinance, the City Council is on the verge of passing a modification of the ordinance that would lower the fine for a container placement violation.
Springfield City Council approves just over $5 million in Chapter 90 funds
SPRINGFIELD — Roughly 25 streets throughout the city will be bolstered by just over $5 million in state Chapter 90 funds after the City Council approved the allocation during its April 7 meeting.
Target spokesperson confirms location in Springfield Crossing
SPRINGFIELD — Five days after filing with the Hampden Registry of Deeds, Target has confirmed with Reminder Publishing that a new location is coming to Springfield Crossing.
