Springfield
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.
Sarno joins community for Union Station tree lighting
Mayor Domenic Sarno joined the Community Music School of Springfield, the Springfield Redevelopment Community for the fourth annual tree lighting ceremony at Union Station. After wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season, Sarno lit the tree and sent the Amherst Railway Society’s model train around the evergreen. The Community School of Music, under the direction of String City Orchestra co-director Will Losch, performed holiday songs before the tree lighting.
Springfield tax bills to increase despite council’s vote to reduce tax rate
The City Council voted on a reduced tax rate for residents, but people will still see an increase on their tax bills.Photo Credit: Focus Springfield SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2025 residential tax rate of $15.68 per...
Give the gift of joy this holiday season
SPRINGFIELD — Watching a child envelop the magic of the holiday season is a special experience in and of itself, but also an experience that every child should have.
Festival of Trees kicks off the festive season
SPRINGFIELD — For more than two decades the Springfield Boys and Girls Club’s Festival of Trees has brought joy and festivity to the community while serving as the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year.
Kick off the season with Springfield Boys and Girls Club’s Festival of Trees
SPRINGFIELD — There are many signs the Christmas season has arrived — from frost on the windows and snow on the ground, to the Springfield Boys and Girls Club annual Festival of Trees.
Springfield City Council talks resolution supporting return plan for Stearns Square bench
SPRINGFIELD — Over a month after residents gathered to call for the return of a historic bench to Stearns Square Park, the City Council is now discussing ways through which it can support that plea.
Committee conducts public session around Springfield police access to school cameras
SPRINGFIELD — A controversial contract that lets police patch into the school cameras in live time during an emergency is currently causing debate amongst the community, educators and police.
Govan proposes ordinance to ease property taxes on Springfield residents
SPRINGFIELD — For 73-year-old Willie Maye Palmer, certain necessities like food have become a luxury.
