Holyoke assessors to correct CPA assessment rate on residents’ bills
Holyoke residents may or may not have noticed an incorrect Community Preservation Act tax rate on their bills at the start of the new year.
Neal addresses passage of healthcare tax credits, ICE shooting
SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
Gonzalez wants to support microbusinesses in 2026, fears federal cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026.
Time to restore dignity to emergency food assistance, says advocate
SPRINGFIELD — Hunger is a growing problem across Massachusetts.
Forest Park Zoo seeks donations to care for animals
SPRINGFIELD — Exotic birds, camels, bison and alligators. The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center offers people in the greater Springfield area a chance to visit and learn about animals they may not otherwise ever encounter.
Ramos to focus on facial recognition, economic development in 2026
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the midway point of the current session in the state Legislature and state Rep. Orlando Ramos said he is continuing to make progress on some of his main goals, despite the challenges that exist.