Springfield
Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced
SPRINGFIELD — The park in Stearns Square dates from the end of the 18th century, a green oasis in downtown Springfield. But amid the large trees, manicured grass and brick paths is a jagged hole surrounded by yellow sawhorses — all that remains of a long, pink granite bench that sat on the site for 137 years. And the residents want it back.
Ronald McDonald Family Room to give parents place to recharge
SPRINGFIELD — Patients are not the only ones who receive care at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Family members often live and sleep alongside their children while they receive treatment. Now, there is a place of their own to refresh and relax for a time, without leaving their children.
Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools
SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.
Springfield residents, police share experiences at community meeting
SPRINGFIELD — Recently, amid a casual atmosphere with a light dinner of pizza and sandwiches at Wesley United Methodist Church, residents and law enforcement took part in the challenging work of coming together to find middle ground and a way to move forward.
Springfield Museums partners with Irish heritage center to explore ties
The exhibit, “Gone Now, to Springfield,” on display at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History through Sept. 29.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — It is a well-trodden cliche to say that America is a country of immigrants, but...
Elms College, Square One sign agreement to enhance opportunities
Dawn DiStefano (left) and Harry Dumay (right) officially sign a memorandum of understanding between Square One and Elms College.Reminder Publishing photos by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — On Sept. 17, Elms College in Chicopee and Square One in Springfield signed a...
Recycling initiative donates boxes of school supplies to Springfield teachers
It started with a conversation between commission members. Elizabeth Bone and Dawna Jenne, both members of the Longmeadow Recycling Commission, were speaking one day when Jenne told Bone about her work with Springfield Public Schools’ Tools 4 Teaching, a nonprofit that organizes the donation of gently used school supplies to Springfield teachers.
DA donates to recovery house, pledges to support future women’s house
SPRINGFIELD — District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s office awarded a Community Support Grant of $20,000 to Christian and Brian’s House, a recovery house in Springfield. In total, Gulluni’s office has awarded $45,000 to the house.
O’Dell Women’s Center running community diaper drive
SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center, an organization that supports low-income women in Western Massachusetts, is seeking the community’s help to provide something every parent knows is essential — diapers.
