Springfield School Committee approves superintendent screening committee members

by Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved the superintendent screening committee as recommended by the Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee during a special meeting on March 20. The selected committee includes 13 members across five groups of...

Use of force: What it is and how Springfield police review it

by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

A chart showing areas where an individual may be struck with a police baton.Photo credit: Monadnock SPRINGFIELD — The resident turnout and engagement at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting on March 13 demonstrated that the community has questions about how the...

Sarno, MGM brass to meet following rumors of Springfield sale

by Chris Maza | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

MGM Resorts International CEO William Hornbuckle (second from left) met with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (center) in January 2023 to discuss concerns regarding MGM Springfield’s adherence to the host community agreement. Sarno said he would meet with Hornbuckle...

STCC police utilizing body cameras for added transparency

by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College Police Department has begun wearing body cameras to increase transparency regarding officers’ interactions with the public. The 15 cameras were purchased following the department’s award of a U.S. Bureau of...

Xpress Med Urgent Care opens its doors on Sumner Avenue

by Bill Zito and Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins staff members at the new Xpress Med Urgent Care at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility at 447 Sumner Ave. on March 4.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — City officials are lauding a local doctor’s investment in health...

Springfield residents seek greater accountability, explanation of police complaints

by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Commissioner Cee Jackson addresses residents at the Board of Police Commissioners annual meeting on March 13.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners conducted its annual meeting to present the yearly...