Springfield entrenched in housing consolidation plan process
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield is currently going through the process of gathering public input that will inform a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Springfield adopts trash rules changes, including mattress fee increase
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council officially approved changes to its trash fees and regulations ordinance during a Nov. 26 hearings meeting, more than two months after DPW Director Christopher Cignoli proposed the updates to the full body.
Springfield Museums welcome visitors to Gingerbread in Toyland
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums recently opened its 15th annual gingerbread holiday exhibit with a theme of Gingerbread in Toyland.
Russell Parade of Lights will dazzle on Dec. 14
RUSSELL — The popular Russell Parade of Lights featuring area fire and police departments and vehicles of every kind, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade has been a local draw since 2000.
MassWildlife approves 2-year closure of conservation area’s scenic trail
SOUTHWICK — Despite the cold weather cutting down on the public’s use of the North Pond Conservation area, steps continue to be taken to address the issues that have plagued the property because of overuse over the last three years.
Southwick Civic Fund wants to bring back fireworks, possibly carnival
SOUTHWICK — He’s not sure just how it’s going to play out over the next several months, but Southwick Civic Fund President Joseph Deedy said Monday the organization is planning to do “something” this summer.