Gomez, volunteers give out 1,000 turkeys
SPRINGFIELD — Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is a tradition for many in America, but for families who are facing food insecurity, the cost of a turkey dinner may be out of reach.
AIC seals time capsule to mark college’s 140th anniversary
SPRINGFIELD — There are few ways to mark the passage of time that capture the imagination quite like a time capsule. Cracking open a container to see long-hidden items from years past carries the excitement of possibility.
Agawam City Council sets tax factor, tax rate of $14.10
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council voted Dec. 1 to set a split tax rate, with the average residential tax bill set to increase by $156 and businesses shouldering a larger burden.
Springfield City Council talks CPA funds for historical home
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved the use of Community Preservation Act funding to renovate the exterior of a historic at 37 George St. that was ravaged by fire, but not before thoroughly questioning the owner’s lack of homeowners’ insurance and how that would impact the project.
Springfield organization remembers crash victims, sees more work ahead
SPRINGFIELD — As long as there has been traffic, there have been traffic crashes. So far this year, there have been more than 108,000 traffic crashes across the state.