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City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split

By | Jun 18, 2026

City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council passed a resolution supporting far-free buses with a vote of 10-0 at its June 15 meeting, overwhelmingly rejecting Mayor Domenic Sarno’s June 2 call for an end to the program, a statement he has walked back in the two weeks since.


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Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person

By | Jun 17, 2026

Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person

SPRINGFIELD — A month after Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin proposed limitations on remote participation in meetings and faced significant pushback from colleagues, the council voted 10-2 to approve the resolution.


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Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250

By | Jun 17, 2026

Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250

SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16.


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Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation

By | Jun 17, 2026

Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation

SPRINGFIELD — At the urging of state Sen. Adam Gomez and outcry from financially strapped residents, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 in favor of a resolution supporting legislation that would allow municipalities to opt into rent control.


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Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

By | Jun 11, 2026

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.


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Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

By | Jun 11, 2026

Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen people, armed with signs, props and theatrics, met at the Eversource location on Cadwell Drive in Springfield.


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Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

By | Jun 11, 2026

Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

SPRINGFIELD — A small group of people, led by Nadia Milleron, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, stood outside Baystate Health’s administrative offices in Springfield, urging the company to support single-payer universal health care in Massachusetts.


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Square One staff strike, call for living wage in contract negotiations

By | Jun 11, 2026

Square One staff strike, call for living wage in contract negotiations

SPRINGFIELD — About a quarter of educators and staff at Square One, a child care and early education agency in Springfield, have been on strike since the beginning of June.


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Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs

By | Jun 10, 2026

Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs

SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut the ribbon on the renovated Magazine Park.


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