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.