Springfield City Council extends pawn broker moratorium; approves MSBA bond authorization
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously voted to extend the moratorium on licensing new pawn brokers until June 30, 2028.
Springfield officials want further legal action against Garcia Market after drug bust
SPRINGFIELD — Following a two-year operation that put an end to illicit drug trafficking at the Garcia Market on 344 Orange St., the city is looking for ways to prevent the illegal activity from happening again.
‘Iconic’ Forest Park grandstand gets $4 million renovation
SPRINGFIELD — When officials gathered on a beautiful sunny day at Walker Memorial Grandstand inside Forest Park on June 16, they spoke of the field’s historical greatness and its ability to make one feel like they played in the major leagues.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town is...
‘Prioritizing what people can do;’ council OKs skills-based hiring ordinance
SPRINGFIELD — Over a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, Springfield has just implemented a similar ordinance to promote equity and inclusion in its own municipal jobs.
Historic Homes Tour comes to McKnight Historic District on June 22
SPRINGFIELD — “The City of Homes” will live up to its name come June 22, when Springfield Preservation Trust’s annual Historic Homes Tour arrives at the exact location where that moniker first emerged from.