Springfield’s school cameras contract extended for 45 days
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee unanimously approved a 45-day extension of a much-debated contract that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency.
Springfield School Committee elects new vice chair; ponders return of assistant superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee elected LaTonia Monroe Naylor as the new vice chair of the School Committee during it’s organizational meeting on Jan. 2.
Asset Management Board to decide on Springfield courthouse proposal by end of January
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Asset Management Board is currently considering a public/private partnership for a new Hampden County courthouse in Springfield with hopes of having a decision on the matter by the end of this month.
Fenton remains Springfield council president; Whitfield made vice president
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously selected Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton as the council’s president and At-Large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield as the council’s vice president for the 2025 legislative session.
Engineer presents Piper Road redesign concepts
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is currently in the conceptual phase of the proposed Piper Road redesign, which, when finished, will hopefully provide a much safer passageway for drivers and pedestrians.