SPRINGFIELD — Drive through Springfield and they are everywhere. Larger-than-life explosions of color, words and portraiture on building walls. More than art for art’s sake, the murals tell the stories of the schools, organizations and people of Springfield. Soon, another of these murals will grace the exterior wall of Work Opportunity Center at 73 Market St.
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council.
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School.
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center.
AGAWAM — Homework House has been chosen as the August recipient for Cooper’s Gifts Apparel’s Home Round Up program, which aims to collect donations for local organizations.
SOMERS — The Town of Somers will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a full day of patriotic celebration on Friday, Aug. 15, at Field Road Park, bringing together history, music, family activities and a drone-based laser light show to cap off the festivities.