Springfield
Workers brave frigid temps to protest ICE actions around the country
SPRINGFIELD — Bitterly cold temperatures did not stop more than 150 members of area unions from coming out on Feb. 7 to rally against actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, Minnesota and elsewhere under the administration of President Donald Trump.
Schools surpass goals in college and career readiness metrics
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is making incremental progress and surpassing its goals in the realm of career and college readiness. That was the report from Chief of Student Services Dr. Yolanda Johnson and her team at the Jan. 29 School Committee meeting.
Requests to permanently close roads cause City Council much debate
SPRINGFIELD — Similar requests to discontinue the use of two Springfield streets resulted in very different discussions at the City Council’s Feb. 2 meeting.
Putnam names gym for alum state Rep. Bud Williams
SPRINGFIELD — Two lines of cheerleaders flanked the podium at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, rustling their blue and gold pom-poms as state Rep. Bud Williams stepped up to speak.
Special education teachers decry classroom conditions as dangerous
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee meeting room was packed with teachers during the public speak out portion of the body’s Jan. 29 meeting.
Springfield Public Schools receive $1.79 million in state earmarks
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools received nearly $1.79 million in state Fair Share funding.
So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites
On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.
Fabulous February invites families to experience winter at Forest Park
SPRINGFIELD — It is winter, but that does not mean there is nothing to do at Forest Park.
BHN launches intensive youth crisis family support program
When a child or teen is in crisis, it can be difficult to know where to look for resources. Behavioral Health Network has recently launched its Family-Based Intensive Treatment program, a crisis stabilization program for youth up to age 21.
AMR answers snow-related calls, faces challenges during storm
SPRINGFIELD — Winter Storm Fern ravaged much of the country over the course of four days, hitting Western Massachusetts as a nor’easter and dropping 18 to 20 inches of snow between Jan. 25 and 26.
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