Springfield
Williams discusses housing, district priorities
SPRINGFIELD — Two people are vying for the 11th Hampden District seat in the House of Representatives — incumbent Rep. Bud Williams, and Johnnie McKnight. As part of Reminder Publishing’s coverage of the upcoming election, we asked candidates of contested races to participate in Q&A sessions as a service to our readers.
Sen. Gomez on his experience, earning re-eelection
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez is facing an opponent in this year’s race for the Senate Hampden District seat, Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.
Nonprofit awarded grant for veteran financial literacy
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action is one of seven organizations recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the state for their veterans’ financial literacy program.
Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade returns Aug. 17
SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 islands lie in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia to Turks and Caicos, the cultures and traditions of the people there are varied. Each year, those who have come to call Springfield home can get a taste of the Caribbean with the Springfield Carribean Carnival Parade.
Preservation Trust offers look at Victorian Era churches
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its Second Saturday Walking Tours, the Springfield Preservation Trust will offer visitors an inside look at the Victorian era churches of Springfield on Aug. 10.
McKnight challenges Williams for state rep. seat
SPRINGFIELD — In one of the few contested local political seats in the area, the incumbent said he hasn’t finished the job and the challenger said his opponent has become “a typical career politician.”
SHA: low audit score was due to software issue
SPRINGFIELD — The low rating given to the Springfield Housing Authority from its most recent audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development was not unexpected Denise Jordan, the executive director of the agency, told Reminder Publishing. The low score...
Legislators approve extended tenure for Springfield police superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — The state Legislature, including the entire Springfield delegation, approved a home rule petition that will allow Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers to remain in the position until the age of 70.
Northampton resident nominated as Superior Court associate justice
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Deepika Shukla was recently nominated to the Massachusetts Superior Court by Gov. Maura Healey.
Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Over the years, Greater Springfield has been home to Falcons and Thunderbirds. Kings have also reigned supreme. Those hockey teams are part of the region’s history of sending hundreds of local stars to the National Hockey League.
