Springfield City Council subcommittee discusses fentanyl crisis
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council’s Health and Human Services Subcommittee hosted a meeting on Jan. 18 to discuss the fentanyl crisis in the city of Springfield.
6 Brick’s donation benefits Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 17, 6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary donated $2,000 to support programs that assist veterans through the Patton Alliance for Veterans, a nonprofit organized by the descendants of famed WWI and WWII General George S. Patton Sr. and General George S. Patton Jr.
Sarno names Akers as new Springfield police superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — People attending the annual observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Day received a surprise announcement from Mayor Domenic Sarno that Deputy Chief Larry Akers will be the next police superintendent for the city.
Springfield City Council’s citizens working group advocates for more tourism, entertainment
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran, the chair of the council’s Working Group on Creative Economy and Tourism, is hoping Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan will address the suggestions the group has made.
Performance Food Group to expand operations with larger Springfield facility
SPRINGFIELD — Performance Food Group is planning to expand its Springfield operation with the construction of a new facility on its existing land.
Working group on digital equity sees differences in access to broadband
SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is undertaking the creation of a plan that addresses the city’s need for digital equity, a plan which City Council President Michael Fenton explained is necessary for the city to apply for state and federal resources.