Agawam approves Power Supply Program Aggregation Plan
AGAWAM — The town of Agawam took the next steps in a process that in the end will bring savings to residents’ and businesses’ energy bills.
Springfield’s $20M EPA grant in jeopardy after judge’s ruling
SPRINGFIELD — A $20 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency is likely not coming to Springfield after a District Court judge recently dismissed a challenge put forth by a coalition against the Trump administration.
Springfield Gardens owners will likely reach $10M settlement with AG
SPRINGFIELD — Schweb Partners LLC will likely have to pay $2.5 million to the commonwealth and forgive $7.5 million in unpaid rent to affected tenants after Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alleged in a complaint that the New Jersey-based real estate company violated various housing laws at its Springfield Gardens apartments.
Springfield residents hope to add Urban Woodlands Ordinance to books
SPRINGFIELD — In the name of mitigating climate change, a group of constituents are working with the City Council Sustainability and Environment Committee on an ordinance that would place greater protections on the city’s “micro forests.”
Springfield School Committee approves new competency determination
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools are one of the many districts across the commonwealth still reckoning with new competency determination rules now that high schoolers are no longer required to pass the MCAS to graduate.