by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 4, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield survived a vote of no confidence held by the council one month after she presided over the body’s discussion of a petition by her son to discontinue a street, a move that would have financially benefited the company she co-owns.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Scores of people filled a large space at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 24, all wanting to know what would become of Memorial School.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The first thing people notice when entering the Baystate Play Deck are the colors.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Winter is the perfect time for the Run to End Homelessness, said Kevin Ramsdell, executive director and CEO of the Springfield Rescue Mission.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — It is still in the early stages of the fiscal year 2027 budget process, but West Springfield Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Adam Tarquini provided the Town Council with a budget overview on Feb. 17. The outlook for the budget, which will take effect on July 1, is stark.