Square One receives grant for workforce development programs
SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation recently donated $100,000 to Square One’s workforce development programs.
Agawam council pushes back on state housing mandates
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council railed against state mandates and a lack of local control around housing at its meeting Sept. 21.
Springfield City Council okays controversial funding, Hurst says city is investigating him
SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire.
Springfield makes progress on upgrading HVAC at all schools
SPRINGFIELD — Many students in Springfield were met with more comfortable schools this fall, as air conditioning has been added to several buildings in the city.
Court agreement requires Vibra Healthcare to clean State Street site in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Drivers and neighbors along the State Street corridor may see some changes at the former Vibra Hospital, now that the company has entered into a legally binding agreement to clean the brush, debris and vegetation at the site.