by Ryan Feyre | Dec 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Education Association and Springfield Public Schools are currently in the midst of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
by Ryan Feyre | Dec 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
Mayor Domenic Sarno joined the Community Music School of Springfield, the Springfield Redevelopment Community for the fourth annual tree lighting ceremony at Union Station. After wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season, Sarno lit the tree and sent the Amherst Railway Society’s model train around the evergreen. The Community School of Music, under the direction of String City Orchestra co-director Will Losch, performed holiday songs before the tree lighting.
by Ryan Feyre | Dec 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
The City Council voted on a reduced tax rate for residents, but people will still see an increase on their tax bills.Photo Credit: Focus Springfield SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2025 residential tax rate of $15.68 per...
by Ryan Feyre | Nov 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Over a month after residents gathered to call for the return of a historic bench to Stearns Square Park, the City Council is now discussing ways through which it can support that plea.
by Ryan Feyre | Nov 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A controversial contract that lets police patch into the school cameras in live time during an emergency is currently causing debate amongst the community, educators and police.