Springfield
Youth key to better relations between Springfield police, community
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield residents, largely from Forest Park, and members of the Springfield Police Department gathered in the community room of Wesley United Methodist Church to begin building concrete actions into the Springfield Police Department community engagement plan.
After outrage over process, X Improvement Project easements approved
SPRINGFIELD — The X Improvement Project, a roadway initiative 10 years in the making, was nearly derailed on Oct. 7 when members of the City Council objected to finding out in the eleventh hour that they would need to vote on land taking and easements that evening or risk losing the $16 million state-funded project.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Comcast awards $70k to help close digital divide in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Three nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $70,000 from Comcast to improve internet accessibility and technology skills training among Springfield residents. The grant is part of the company’s Project UP initiative, a $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships.
More variety than ever at eighth annual Indian Orchard Food Truck Festival
SPRINGFIELD — Mix 20 different food sellers, 10 musical acts and a host of craft vendors all within one city block and what do you get? Indian Orchard’s 8th annual Food Truck Festival.
Springfield receives $60k grant for road safety campaigns
SPRINGFIELD — Speeding and distracted driving are problems on some of the long corridors through the city. With a $59,999 grant from the state’s Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, the Springfield Police Department aims to reduce that.
Prayer marks first anniversary of Hamas attack
SPRINGFIELD — A near capacity group of worshippers filled the sanctuary at Temple Beth El on Oct. 7 to mark the passing of the first year since Hamas terrorists killed and kidnapped Israelis, the action that started the current war.
Early voting in Springfield, vote by mail opens Oct. 19, ahead of Nov. 5 election
SPRINGFIELD — Election Day can be a hectic time for voters. While the experience at most polling places in Springfield is efficient, people may struggle to make time to vote. Others might be hesitant to enter a busy polling location during flu season. Whatever the reason, those who may not want to cast their ballot in-person on Election Day can still exercise the right to vote through early voting.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland
AGAWAM — Teenagers from Chicopee, Springfield and Suffield who attend a Feeding Hills dance studio soon will be making a trip to Poland to perform before an international audience as members of a U.S. dance team.
