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Walker Grandstand scoreboard gets new name

By | Aug 12, 2025

Walker Grandstand scoreboard gets new name

SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield has installed a new scoreboard at Walker Memorial Grandstand that honors the late legendary sportswriter, Garry Brown.


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Perez sues following ‘wrongful termination’

By | Aug 12, 2025

Perez sues following ‘wrongful termination’

SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez is taking legal action against her former workmates at New North Citizens Council for what she claims — among other things — was a “wrongful termination” from her job as chief of housing programs.


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Eversource hosts forum, hears from people against pipeline

By | Aug 12, 2025

Eversource hosts forum, hears from people against pipeline

SPRINGFIELD — It was standing room only at the UMass Henry M. Thomas Center at Tower Square in Springfield as city residents, those from neighboring Longmeadow and other communities listened to Eversource representatives present their plans to build a natural gas pipeline.


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Councilors seek stricter drug laws to protect parks, schools

By | Aug 4, 2025

Councilors seek stricter drug laws to protect parks, schools

SPRINGFIELD — The chairs of the City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety committees have joined forces to work on a home rule petition that urges the state to change its current laws around drugs near playgrounds and schools.


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By | Aug 4, 2025

Organizations urge SJC to hear biomass appeal

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 30 organizations in Springfield are lending their support to the Springfield City Council’s fight against a recent ruling that revives a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.


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White Lion Brewing opens ‘PrideLands’

By | Aug 4, 2025

White Lion Brewing opens ‘PrideLands’

SPRINGFIELD — A $250,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant was recently transmuted into an outdoor event space inside the privately-owned Tower Square Park on Main Street.


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Springfield City Councilor Maria Perez fired from New North Citizens Council

By | Aug 4, 2025

Springfield City Councilor Maria Perez fired from New North Citizens Council

SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez was terminated from her position at the New North Citizens Council on July 26 following a “thorough internal review.”


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Springfield City Council approves plethora of grants

By | Jul 30, 2025

Springfield City Council approves plethora of grants

SPRINGFIELD — Grants dominated the majority of the City Council’s jam-packed July 14 agenda, including one that prioritizes a multi-faceted strategy for reducing youth violence.


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Mamou’s returns to Springfield on Worthington St.

By | Jul 30, 2025

Mamou’s returns to Springfield on Worthington St.

SPRINGFIELD — After closing its doors during the coronavirus pandemic, the Mamou Restaurant is back and running.


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Delgado seeks RFP process for Springfield fiber network

By | Jul 30, 2025

Delgado seeks RFP process for Springfield fiber network

SPRINGFIELD — With internet more essential than ever before, At Large City Councilor Jose Delgado is urging Springfield to embark on a request for proposals process that invites competition for a high-speed fiber option within the city.


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