Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield Museums celebrate Oktoberfest at the Quadrangle
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums hosted its annual Oktoberfest on the Quadrangle on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event offered the opportunity for visitors to sample works from local and regional breweries and homebrewers.
Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools
SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.
East Longmeadow Fire Department’s open house kicks off Fire Prevention Week
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department will host its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12-3 p.m. at the fire station, beginning its support of nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s annual Fire Prevention Week.
Springfield City Council discusses trees and trash
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council received good news on Sept. 16 in the form of a $6 million grant from the federal Forest Service. The Speak for the Trees Grant program will help pay for the safety, maintenance and management of the urban forest, and the planting of over 6,000 trees.