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Springfield City Council approves $1.04B budget

By | Jun 1, 2026

Springfield City Council approves $1.04B budget

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted 10-3 to approve the $1.04 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, the first budget in the city’s history to top $1 billion.


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Springfield Symphony Orchestra announces free Juneteenth celebrations featuring Avery Sharpe

By | May 28, 2026

Springfield Symphony Orchestra announces free Juneteenth celebrations featuring Avery Sharpe

SPRINGFIELD — On June 19, the walls of Tower Square will reverberate with the sounds of the Juneteenth Freedom Concert and celebrations scheduled throughout the afternoon.


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City Council approves restaurant parking lot over landlord concerns

By | May 28, 2026

City Council approves restaurant parking lot over landlord concerns

SPRINGFIELD — A pair of landlords in Indian Orchard vehemently opposed a zone change to create a five-car parking lot at 376-378 Main St., citing concerns about noise and traffic.


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Elected officials remember former state Rep. Ben Swan

By | May 27, 2026

Elected officials remember former state Rep. Ben Swan

SPRINGFIELD — Upon news of the death of retired state Rep. Benjamin Swan on March 25, condolences poured in from elected officials from every level of government. They shared their memories of Swan as a mentor, leader and civil rights advocate.


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Springfield honors its fallen military members for Memorial Day

By | May 27, 2026

Springfield honors its fallen military members for Memorial Day

SPRINGFIELD — A massive American flag, tied aloft on the ladders of two fire trucks, flapped in the wind over the steps of Springfield City Hall for the Memorial Day ceremony on May 22.


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Puppolo says he is confident going into 10th reelection bid

By | May 27, 2026

Puppolo says he is confident going into 10th reelection bid

State Rep. Angelo Puppolo told Reminder Publishing that he is confident and very prepared going into his 10th reelection race for the 12th Hampden District seat, stating that this is “nothing new.”


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Springfield Public Schools to open day school for students with autism

By | May 27, 2026

Springfield Public Schools to open day school for students with autism

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is planning to open a day school for high-needs exceptional learners in fall 2026.


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So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

By | May 22, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.


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Springfield City Council reviews school, police budget proposals

By | May 21, 2026

Springfield City Council reviews school, police budget proposals

SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.


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EMTs, paramedics graduate from AMR’s Earn While You Learn

By | May 21, 2026

EMTs, paramedics graduate from AMR’s Earn While You Learn

SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While You Learn program.


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