City seeks land swap or ‘fair market value’ for new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved a request for proposal for the “disposition and redevelopment” of the German Gerena Community School.
Springfield councilors advocate for stricter laws around drugs near playgrounds, schools
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilors are working to resuscitate a state law that would dish out a two-year mandatory sentence to drug dealers standing within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
Springfield leaders continue fight against biomass plant
SPRINGFIELD — Public health leaders, along with city and state officials, are continuing to fight a recent ruling that breathes life into the controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.
Fireworks celebration returns to Springfield July 4
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of people will once again grace the banks of the Connecticut River on the Fourth of July for one of the grandest fireworks celebrations in Western Massachusetts.