by Chris Maza | Jul 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined members of his staff, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce and representatives of neighborhood councils citywide at Greenleaf Park to announce nearly $3 million in funding that will be directed specifically toward neighborhood projects and initiatives.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On a hot evening in mid-June, hundreds of people braved the oppressive humidity and packed into the pews at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield to listen to community activists call for change in the city.
by Chris Maza | Jul 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Indian Orchard Citizens Council and state Rep. Orlando Ramos’s office are once again hosting the third Annual Health and Wellness Fair. The fair will take place July 13, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Myrtle Street Park in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state and local officials to raise a flag commemorating Juneteenth outside Springfield City Hall.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The tornado that tore through the Connecticut River Valley on June 1, 2011, devastated homes and businesses throughout Springfield and destroyed the 947 Main St. Campus of Square One, an early education and childcare organization.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Two Springfield city councilors, who conducted a hearing on June 13 about increases in the city’s water rates and the safety of the water, are satisfied with the answers to questions they posed to representatives of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.