Springfield
Central High School’s basketball court now named after Travis Best
SPRINGFIELD — A local legend will forever be ingrained in one of Springfield’s great basketball schools.
Hearing on Birnie Ave./Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel set for April
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW are hosting a public hearing on the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project on April 2 at Gerena School Library.
Springfield School Committee authorizes SOIs for 12 SPS projects
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee agreed to submit statement of interests forms to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for three new school projects and nine school renovation projects.
U.S. Postal Workers protest possible privatization
SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s potential desire to move the United States Postal Service under the Commerce Department is causing vexation amongst postal workers across the nation, including here in Springfield.
Sarno solicits department budget proposals for FY26
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno is preparing the city’s departments for what he said are “uncertain economic times.”
Springfield Carpark to be fully operational by end of month
SPRINGFIELD — The finish line is in sight for the new Springfield parking garage near the MassMutual Center.
Springfield conducts pinning ceremony for promoted officers
The Springfield Police Department’s newly pinned supervisors pose for a photo after the ceremony. From left: Deputy Chief David Martin, Deputy Chief David Kane, Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Father William Hamilton, Police Commissioner Albert...
Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1
CHICOPEE — In collaboration with the Greater Westfield, Greater Holyoke, West of the River, ERC5/East of the River and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the second annual Fill the Food Bank event on Tuesday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Mass. legislators explore Canadian hydropower as energy solution
Nearly a dozen Massachusetts legislators recently traveled to Canada to strengthen the state’s relationship with Quebec and work toward a partnership to bring the province’s abundant hydroelectric power to Bay Staters.
Springfield School Committee approves school cameras memorandum
SPRINGFIELD — After an arduous several months of discussions, a new memorandum of understanding regarding access to school cameras is officially implemented.
