Springfield
Springfield City Council approves ratified contract between police and city
SPRINGFIELD — A newly ratified contract between the city of Springfield and its just under 500 police officers was officially approved by the City Council during its April 28 hearings meeting.
Baystate Health makes more cuts, lays off 43 employees
SPRINGFIELD — For what is the third time in roughly five months, Baystate Health is reducing its workforce as one mechanism to recover from previous operating losses.
Dinnall names new Springfield assistant superintendents
SPRINGFIELD — Two longtime local educators were officially named the new assistant superintendents of the Springfield School Department during the School Committee’s special meeting on April 30.
Dewey’s has three months to provide status updates
SPRINGFIELD — Several hours before the clock struck midnight on Dewey’s Jazz Lounge on 232 Worthington St., the License Commission elected to give the owner of the restaurant bar and lounge three months to come back with a status update on the now dormant liquor license.
Public airs concerns, questions about new courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — The decision for a private developer to lease the future Springfield Regional Justice Center to the state has already been made, but city councilors and the public want to make sure their voices are still heard on the matter.
Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.
Public hearing will focus on housing, community development plans
SPRINGFIELD — The Office of Community Development is seeking public comment over the next couple weeks about draft plans that will likely guide the city’s future in housing and community development.
Marginalized communities amplified with grant awards
SPRINGFIELD — For the third year in a row, Springfield Creative City Collective has offered an avenue for individuals and smaller organizations to thrive and advance their missions.
Public meeting for ‘X’ construction project set for May 14
SPRINGFIELD — MassDOT is conducting a public information meeting regarding Springfield’s “X” reconstruction project on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. inside the Forest Park Middle School auditorium.
One Monarch Place cleaners protest new contractor
SPRINGFIELD — A crew of 14 longtime union cleaners at One Monarch Place are worried that a new cleaning contractor will upend their livelihoods when the new company officially arrives on May 1.
