So That Reminds Me: The Zoo in Forest Park is open for the season
SPRINGFIELD — As the warmer weather approaches, the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center officially opened for the season at the end of March.
Neal talks cuts to services at Ludlow Veterans Center
LUDLOW — U.S. Rep Richard Neal visited the Ludlow Veterans Center on April 22 to meet with veterans and join a roundtable discussion of policies and actions taken by the Trump administration and the impact on local veterans.
Springfield City Council urges Legislature, DPU to protect consumers from high utility rates
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is continuing its fight against high utility costs that are negatively impacting residents all across the state.
Springfield’s school budget public hearing set for end of April
SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget is officially available on Springfield Public Schools’ website, and a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 30 at Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy at 5 p.m.
Council ratifies public health nurses’ contracts
SPRINGFIELD — Two collective bargaining agreements between the city of Springfield and the Public Health Nurses Association were approved by the City Council during the council’s April 7 meeting.
CSO breaks ground on Worthington Street housing project
SPRINGFIELD — A new 36-unit housing complex to accommodate houseless individuals at 775 Worthington St. is expected to be ready by summer 2026.