Springfield
Holyoke officially swears in Keenan as next police chief
HOLYOKE — After being offered the job following a public interview session, former Springfield Police Capt. Brian Keenan was officially named the next Holyoke police chief during a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 7.
Putnam, Sci-Tech receive Chapter 74 funding for career programs
SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield Public Schools’ director of Chapter 74 technical programs, Shelly Zayas said she is witnessing firsthand a growth period for the Springfield High School of Science and Technology; and she wants others to witness it with her.
Legislators name HERO Act, gun law, housing among accomplishments
SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.
Mason Square approved for storefront incentive program
SPRNGFIELD — The city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development announced on Jan. 7 that Mason Square was approved for the Massachusetts Vacant Storefronts Program.
Springfield’s school cameras contract extended for 45 days
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee unanimously approved a 45-day extension of a much-debated contract that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency.
Springfield School Committee elects new vice chair; ponders return of assistant superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee elected LaTonia Monroe Naylor as the new vice chair of the School Committee during it’s organizational meeting on Jan. 2.
Fenton remains Springfield council president; Whitfield made vice president
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously selected Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton as the council’s president and At-Large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield as the council’s vice president for the 2025 legislative session.
Moved by the wildfires? Here’s how to help
The year has barely begun, and already there are fellow Americans facing devastation from a natural disaster. The six wildfires burning across swaths of California have destroyed homes and businesses, and wiped out support services such as medical centers, schools and churches.
Toy for Joy’s 102nd campaign comes to a close
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign is in the books. The thousands of families and children who enjoyed toys, gifts, books and games this Christmas season offer their heartfelt thanks for the generosity of their fellow citizens and neighbors.
New ‘innovative fellowship’ to support emerging artists, entrepreneurs
SPRINGFIELD — A new “innovative fellowship” is coming to Springfield in 2025 to provide emerging entrepreneurs in the arts and culture sector with what they need to grow and thrive.
