Legislators approve extended tenure for Springfield police superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — The state Legislature, including the entire Springfield delegation, approved a home rule petition that will allow Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers to remain in the position until the age of 70.
Hampden County DA, Sheriff’s Office awarded casino MGC grants
The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office were awarded funds as part of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s recent release of the fiscal year 2025 regional grants from the Community Mitigation Fund.
Ludlow to use casino mitigation to market itself, buy emergency equip
LUDLOW — As one of the municipalities immediately surrounding Springfield, Ludlow is one of 11 communities that is eligible for grant funding to offset the impact of the nearby MGM Springfield casino. For fiscal year 2025, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the town $244,900 for improvements and mitigation.
Study to determine if Palmer should have rail platform
PALMER — Ben Hood and Anne Miller of Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop have announced to the group’s members the likelihood of Palmer receiving a new rail platform are “increasingly likely” with a public meeting in the fall that will share the results of the site location and design analysis and seek public input.