Springfield
Harris Elementary students ‘love’ new band program
The Frederick Harris Elementary School band performed at a Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game in early March.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — A new band program at Frederick Harris Elementary in Springfield has given fourth and fifth graders the...
Springfield awards $12M to support local businesses, projects
In an April 1 announcement, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno awarded $12 million in American Rescue Plan Act money for the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — A total of $12 million in American Rescue Plan Act...
Hockey regional ‘a win, hands down’ for Springfield economy
Denver travelled to Springfield and clinched the Springfield regional championship with wins over UMass and Cornell. Pictured, the Pioneers celebrate their double-overtime win over the Minutemen.Reminder Publishing photo by Joseph Derosiers SPRINGFIELD —...
Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council
Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.
Armbrook Village, Springfield College partner for Lifelong Learner classes
SPRINGFIELD — Catherine Banks worked as an associate dean at Springfield College for 28 years. Now, at age 82, she is a student there, enrolled in a strength training and personal fitness class. “Two football players were assigned to me, and every week I would come...
$22M program brings internet to low-income tenants
SPRINGFIELD — The internet is embedded in the day-to-day lives of Americans, from working from home to ordering food or filing taxes. While reliable access to high-speed internet is an assumption for many, there are people in communities around the state that do...
Councilor to Springfield Parking Authority: be aggressive in pursuing maintenance funding
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran is encouraging the Springfield Parking Authority to find ways to close a $17 million gap in deferred maintenance money that is creating a delay in addressing regular work on Springfield’s parking garages. At the March 14...
Pilot program examines role of diaper access in poverty
People wait in line to receive diapers and wipes through a diaper distribution pilot program.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — On the second floor of 721 State St., a line stretched out of the door. People filled out forms while waiting,...
Veritas Prep gives Springfield students chance to earn a degree college faster
SPRINGFIELD — When Rachel Ramano founded Veritas Prep Charter School in 2012, the middle school was designed to prepare students for high school. The Springfield-based school welcomed grades 5-8 and offered social, emotional and academic supports. Yet, after the...
Springfield School Committee approves superintendent screening committee members
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved the superintendent screening committee as recommended by the Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee during a special meeting on March 20. The selected committee includes 13 members across five groups of...