by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Two Springfield city councilors, who conducted a hearing on June 13 about increases in the city’s water rates and the safety of the water, are satisfied with the answers to questions they posed to representatives of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 17, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Ah, summer in Western Massachusetts and some traditional summer topics are emerging from the back of my brain.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Members of the public asked questions and expressed concerns about some of the budget item in the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget at Town Council meeting on June 10. `
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 4, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
So, recently I was at the one and only Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge — in beautiful downtown Springfield — enjoying a good cigar, an adult beverage and lively conversation. (Truth be told, I am twice a week on a very regularly basis.)
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Once again, the historic housing stock of the City of Homes will be highlighted by the annual The Springfield Preservation Trust’s Historic Homes Tour, scheduled for June 2, from 1-4 p.m., followed by a social gathering at the Springfield Museums from 4-6 p.m.