Springfield
Springfield City Council extends pawn broker moratorium; approves MSBA bond authorization
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously voted to extend the moratorium on licensing new pawn brokers until June 30, 2028.
Springfield officials want further legal action against Garcia Market after drug bust
SPRINGFIELD — Following a two-year operation that put an end to illicit drug trafficking at the Garcia Market on 344 Orange St., the city is looking for ways to prevent the illegal activity from happening again.
‘Iconic’ Forest Park grandstand gets $4 million renovation
SPRINGFIELD — When officials gathered on a beautiful sunny day at Walker Memorial Grandstand inside Forest Park on June 16, they spoke of the field’s historical greatness and its ability to make one feel like they played in the major leagues.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...
‘Prioritizing what people can do;’ council OKs skills-based hiring ordinance
SPRINGFIELD — Over a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, Springfield has just implemented a similar ordinance to promote equity and inclusion in its own municipal jobs.
Historic Homes Tour comes to McKnight Historic District on June 22
SPRINGFIELD — “The City of Homes” will live up to its name come June 22, when Springfield Preservation Trust’s annual Historic Homes Tour arrives at the exact location where that moniker first emerged from.
Springfield City Council approves initial step of gas station weed ordinance
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is one step closer to passing an ordinance that would crack down on unregulated, untested THC, also known as “gas station weed.”
Springfield Empowerment Zone awards $420K to youth programs
SPRINGFIELD — For the fourth year in a row, the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is granting money and providing wraparound support to afterschool and out-of-school-time programs in Springfield.
Springfield City Council approves CPA funding for 19 projects
SPRINGFIELD — Two weeks after the Community Preservation Committee sent its final recommendations, the Springfield City Council approved 19 Community Preservation Act funding requests for projects covering community housing, historic resources and open space and recreation.
Thousands at ‘No Kings’ protest rail against Trump admin
SPRINGFIELD — About 2,000 people gathered in front of the United States Federal Court House on State Street in Springfield on June 14 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump. The protest, dubbed “No Kings,” was part of a coordinated group of actions in more than 1,800 cities and towns across the country.
