City Council approves restaurant parking lot over landlord concerns
SPRINGFIELD — A pair of landlords in Indian Orchard vehemently opposed a zone change to create a five-car parking lot at 376-378 Main St., citing concerns about noise and traffic.
Elected officials remember former state Rep. Ben Swan
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 honors its fallen military members for Memorial Day
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 Public Schools to open day school for students with autism
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is planning to open a day school for high-needs exceptional learners in fall 2026.
Agawam compromises with Pajer Superette on sidewalk easement
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.