SPRINGFIELD — Upon news of the death of retired state Rep. Benjamin Swan on March 25, condolences poured in from elected officials from every level of government. They shared their memories of Swan as a mentor, leader and civil rights advocate.
SPRINGFIELD — A massive American flag, tied aloft on the ladders of two fire trucks, flapped in the wind over the steps of Springfield City Hall for the Memorial Day ceremony on May 22.
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is planning to open a day school for high-needs exceptional learners in fall 2026.
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council and Alfred Pajer, owner of Pajer Superette, 400 Cooper St., struck a compromise regarding the planned roadway upgrades at the intersection of Cooper, Suffield and Rowley streets.
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.