Springfield
Kick off the season with Springfield Boys and Girls Club’s Festival of Trees
SPRINGFIELD — There are many signs the Christmas season has arrived — from frost on the windows and snow on the ground, to the Springfield Boys and Girls Club annual Festival of Trees.
Springfield City Council talks resolution supporting return plan for Stearns Square bench
SPRINGFIELD — Over a month after residents gathered to call for the return of a historic bench to Stearns Square Park, the City Council is now discussing ways through which it can support that plea.
Committee conducts public session around Springfield police access to school cameras
SPRINGFIELD — A controversial contract that lets police patch into the school cameras in live time during an emergency is currently causing debate amongst the community, educators and police.
Govan proposes ordinance to ease property taxes on Springfield residents
SPRINGFIELD — For 73-year-old Willie Maye Palmer, certain necessities like food have become a luxury.
Award reflects Landon’s commitment to hockey, area
SPRINGFIELD — As a star goalie for the Springfield Kings, beginning in 1969, Bruce Landon spent five years with the team, stopping hundreds of pucks from entering the sacred domain of the net he guarded.
Volunteers, donations keep Toy for Joy going in 102nd year
The Christmas spirit and the generosity of those who embrace it come in many manners and sizes.
Indian Orchard Citizens Council seeking input for investment plan
SPRINGFIELD — Indian Orchard is one of the next neighborhoods in Springfield poised to have its own plan that reflects shared priorities for how it wants to invest in its neighborhood.
Springfield announces conclusion of three neighborhood projects
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield announced that three major neighborhood enhancement projects with a total combined budget of $1.7 million are officially completed.
Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that an arrest has finally been made for a double homicide that occurred 46 years ago.
Springfield celebrates Veteran’s Day with parade and ceremony
The city of Springfield conducted its annual Veteran’s Day parade under sunny blue skies. The parade began at Springfield Technical Community College at 11 a.m., traveled down State Street, and then ended at City Hall where a speaking ceremony and wreath laying took place.
