Springfield
Springfield entrenched in housing consolidation plan process
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield is currently going through the process of gathering public input that will inform a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.
Springfield adopts trash rules changes, including mattress fee increase
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council officially approved changes to its trash fees and regulations ordinance during a Nov. 26 hearings meeting, more than two months after DPW Director Christopher Cignoli proposed the updates to the full body.
Springfield Museums welcome visitors to Gingerbread in Toyland
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums recently opened its 15th annual gingerbread holiday exhibit with a theme of Gingerbread in Toyland.
Toy for Joy gets two important contributions
As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.
Frigo’s Foods celebrating its 75th anniversary with open house
Frigo’s Foods is celebrating 75 years of providing specialty food and deli favorites to Western Massachusetts.
One-year extension granted for special permit for Springfield housing project
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously approved a one-year extension of an existing special permit for a housing project coming to 169 Maple St.
STCC receives state grant to explore EV technician training
SPRINGFIELD — With electric vehicles becoming more prevalent in the area, Springfield Technical Community College is investigating ways in which they can bolster the workforce in this emerging industry.
Mayflower Marathon again cruises past $200K milestone
SPRINGFIELD — With a few minutes remaining before the official end of the 31st Mayflower Marathon, Mike “Bax” Baxendale of Rock 102 announced the preliminary tally of the 56-hour food drive for the Open Pantry Community Services (OPCS) was $236,049.81 — only the...
Springfield teachers union, School Department provide updates on contract negotiations
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Education Association and Springfield Public Schools are currently in the midst of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Generous donations key to 102nd Toy for Joy campaign
The next month will determine whether hundreds of children will be able to experience the joy of receiving gifts at Christmas — the type of memorable moment many children and families take for granted every year at the holidays.
