One Monarch Place cleaners protest new contractor
SPRINGFIELD — A crew of 14 longtime union cleaners at One Monarch Place are worried that a new cleaning contractor will upend their livelihoods when the new company officially arrives on May 1.
Agawam City Council approves funds for Still Brook Park amenities
AGAWAM — Less than a year after opening to the public, Feeding Hills’ Still Brook Park will soon have more park amenities for Agawam residents.
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.