Springfield
Thousands of Springfield residents request ballots ahead of early voting in the state primary
SPRINGFIELD — Early voting is still a relatively new method of exercising the right to vote in Massachusetts. The first election in which residents could choose to cast their ballots early instead of on Election Day was in 2016. A 2014 state law made early voting a mandatory option for all municipalities, be it in person or voting by mail. The state does not differentiate between absentee and vote-by-mail ballots.
Debate proves contentious as Gomez, Brown vie for Senate seat
SPRINGFIELD — Both City Councilor Malo Brown and state Sen. Adam Gomez were on the receiving end of accusations slung back and forth at Focus Springfield’s Hampden District state Senate debate on Aug. 15.
HCC, STCC prepare for potential influx of free tuition students
With free tuition to community colleges now available for adult Massachusetts residents 25 years-old and up, Reminder Publishing reached out to Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College to find out how they are preparing for potential influxes of new students on campus this fall.
Cities talk positive impacts of sister city relationships
In Springfield and West Springfield, sister city relationships have had nothing but positive impacts.
Mason Square community celebrates National Night Out
SPRINGFIELD — Mason Square was one of about a dozen locations in Springfield where people celebrated National Night Out, an annual tradition that promotes partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Gomez speaks on experience, earning re-election for state Senate
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez is facing an opponent in this year’s race for the Senate Hampden District seat, City Councilor Malo Brown. Despite both Gomez and Brown having served on the council, Gomez said his record and experience make him the better person...
Williams discusses housing, district priorities
SPRINGFIELD — Two people are vying for the 11th Hampden District seat in the House of Representatives — incumbent Rep. Bud Williams, and Johnnie McKnight. As part of Reminder Publishing’s coverage of the upcoming election, we asked candidates of contested races to participate in Q&A sessions as a service to our readers.
Sen. Gomez on his experience, earning re-eelection
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez is facing an opponent in this year’s race for the Senate Hampden District seat, Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.
Nonprofit awarded grant for veteran financial literacy
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action is one of seven organizations recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the state for their veterans’ financial literacy program.
Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade returns Aug. 17
SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 islands lie in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia to Turks and Caicos, the cultures and traditions of the people there are varied. Each year, those who have come to call Springfield home can get a taste of the Caribbean with the Springfield Carribean Carnival Parade.
