Marginalized communities amplified with grant awards
SPRINGFIELD — For the third year in a row, Springfield Creative City Collective has offered an avenue for individuals and smaller organizations to thrive and advance their missions.
Public meeting for ‘X’ construction project set for May 14
SPRINGFIELD — MassDOT is conducting a public information meeting regarding Springfield’s “X” reconstruction project on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. inside the Forest Park Middle School auditorium.
One Monarch Place cleaners protest new contractor
SPRINGFIELD — A crew of 14 longtime union cleaners at One Monarch Place are worried that a new cleaning contractor will upend their livelihoods when the new company officially arrives on May 1.
Wilbraham’s spring Town Meeting warrant features budget, capital expenditures, zoning changes
WILBRAHAM — The town of Wilbraham will conduct its spring Town Meeting on May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Minnechaug Regional High School. There are 50 articles on the warrant, including the fiscal year 2026 budget, capital projects, zoning changes and citizen’s petition articles.
Third Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run set to benefit TJO
WILBRAHAM — With the warm weather finally here, pets and their people are itching to get outside. On May 4, they can do just that and do some good for other animals, at the third annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals.
Catholic Charities names new executive director amidst loss of funding
SPRINGFIELD — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charities agency is entering a new chapter with its recent announcement that New York native Shaina Rodriguez will serve as the agency’s new executive director.