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Cannabis changes pass, synthetic kratom ban delayed in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — After a spirited debate on Dec. 8 regarding changes to Springfield’s cannabis ordinance and how the distance from a school is measured, the three proposed amendments sailed through the City Council with little opposition at its Dec. 15 meeting.
Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.
Westfield Historical Commissioner Jennifer Thielen read a proclamation to the City Council at its meeting on Dec. 18 in honor of Major General Henry Knox.
Neal, Banko warn legislation will hurt area health care
Baystate Health CEO Peter Banko and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal sat on either side of a low table in front of about 150 officials, health industry leaders and community organizers.
Toy for Joy ensures happy holiday for children
As Christmas Eve came and went, hundreds of families and thousands of children prepared to enjoy Christmas because the generosity of the local community made it possible.
Ron Chimelis
Italian Christmas Market comes to Springfield’s south end
SPRINGFIELD — On Winthrop Street in the heart of Springfield’s south end, members of the area’s Italian American community filtered in and out of a tent, buying holiday gifts from local artisans, eating roasted pecans and listening to a musician perform Christmas carols.
Springfield rings in Hanukkah with menorah lighting
Rabbi Noach Kosofsky lights the first and second lamp of the menorah.Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy SPRINGFIELD — In Springfield’s Court Square on Dec. 15, the smell of warm Latkes carried through the freezing air as children danced the Hora in...
A Year in Review: Taking a look back at Springfield’s 2025
With 2025 entering the rearview mirror, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories in Springfield from the past year. Between new developments and controversial elections, 2025 was a big year for the city.
American Veterans in Prison supports Toy for Joy
As the 2025 Toy for Joy drive entered its final days and the Christmas Eve deadline neared, William Toller was gratified that his organization had once again remembered the children, as it always does.
Ron Chimelis
Springfield remembers radio personality John O’Brien
SPRINGFIELD — While Springfield-based radio station Rock 102 was hosting its annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive on Nov. 24, hosts Mike Baxendale and Steve Nagle were also mourning one of their own.
Study urges more schools to implement Breakfast in the Classroom
The Eos Foundation recently released its study, Ending Hunger in Our Classrooms with Breakfast in the Classroom, which explores the state of breakfast at Massachusetts’ high-poverty schools and urges schools to implement the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
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