Springfield
Street sign unveiling honors former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Hampden County Clerk Magistrate Donald Whitney joined other officials, supporters and community members for a May 17 ceremony unveiling a memorial street sign to honor former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies for her service to the Massachusetts Trial Court and the Springfield community.
Wiederhold Foundation grant to aid Dakin in supporting pets, owners
SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of animals in Springfield will be helped by a $124,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation to Dakin Humane Society.
Springfield receives $6.4M in HUD funding for housing programs
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly $6.4 million in federal dollars is coming to Springfield, part of more than $155 million in funding statewide from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Springfield residents consider potential intersection safety improvements
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is working to make its intersections and busy corridors safer, and it has been asking for the public’s help to do so.
Company appeals to public for support of reform legislation
SPRINGFIELD — According to the president and CEO of a company that installs broadband systems in communities looking to offer residents a choice of internet service, the permitting process at the state level in Massachusetts takes on the average three years.
Outer Belt residents concerned construction will leave them under water
SPRINGFIELD — Mary Dionne drove down the streets of a neighborhood in the Outer Belt area of Springfield. Pointing as she passed homes on Ellendale Circle, she said, “These houses have water in their basements, I’m sure they do.” She turned onto Parker Street and then Allen Street, heading toward Bicentennial Avenue.
Middle school golf program coming to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Opening up the world of golf to a younger generation is the goal behind a new program announced by the city of Springfield. A collaboration by several city departments presents the opportunity for golf education and instruction for middle school students during the months of May and June.
Three finalists announced in Springfield superintendent search
SPRINGFIELD — Three candidates in the Springfield superintendent search have been selected as finalists by the Superintendent Search Screening Committee, Chair Imani Hines-Coombs announced at the School Committee’s May 9 meeting.
Mass. State Police offer car seat assistance program
SPRINGFIELD — In the first of a series of scheduled community events geared toward motor vehicle safety, troopers with the Massachusetts State Police invited members of the community to their Springfield Barracks on Liberty Street for a free childcare seat inspection and installation program.
Sarno administration unveils Springfield’s FY25 budget
SPRINGFIELD —Mayor Domenic Sarno released his administration’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a nearly 6% increase over last year.