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Victims lost over $600K from bitcoin scams since January 2024

By | Jun 11, 2025

Victims lost over $600K from bitcoin scams since January 2024

SPRINGFIELD — Police are warning residents of cryptocurrency fraud after Springfield experienced a large uptick in scams over the past-year-and-a-half.


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Bonding of $3.3M approved to buy new department vehicles

By | Jun 11, 2025

Bonding of $3.3M approved to buy new department vehicles

SPRINGFIELD — As a way to save money on repair costs and reduce the amount of time vehicles will spend out of service, the city of Springfield will replace a portion of their “citywide” aging fleet using a free cash transfer and through bonding.


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Concerns raised over ‘gas station weed’

By | Jun 11, 2025

Concerns raised over ‘gas station weed’

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is looking to crack down on unregulated, untested THC products — commonly known as “gas station weed” — that city officials say is targeting the youth and putting the public health of residents at risk.


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Bay Meadow residents get high-speed internet

By | Jun 11, 2025

Bay Meadow residents get high-speed internet

SPRINGFIELD — When Luz Ramos talks about the Bay Meadow apartments in Springfield, she lauds the complex for its amenities and its ability to foster a tight-knit community that spans generations.


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By | Jun 11, 2025

Reminder Publishing celebrates Pride Month

During the month of June, Reminder Publishing is celebrating Pride Month by highlighting a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community making a different in the region and beyond.


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Ramos submits legislation to allow red light cameras’ installation

By | Jun 10, 2025

Ramos submits legislation to allow red light cameras’ installation

SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill that would give towns and cities the ability to install red light cameras and automatically fine drivers when they run red lights.


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Councilors, advocates slam Appeals Court ruling on biomass plant

By | Jun 3, 2025

Councilors, advocates slam Appeals Court ruling on biomass plant

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is appealing a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Appeals Court that gives more life to a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.


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Springfield observes Memorial Day with annual ceremony

By | Jun 3, 2025

Springfield observes Memorial Day with annual ceremony

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials and veterans gathered at City Hall on May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember those who have sacrificed for the country.


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Council approves Sarno’s $985.7M budget with no layoffs or service cuts

By | Jun 3, 2025

Council approves Sarno’s $985.7M budget with no layoffs or service cuts

SPRINGFIELD — After much discussion about property tax relief and revenue generators, the City Council approved Mayor Domenic Sarno’s $985.7 million fiscal year 2026 budget during a special meeting on May 27.


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By | Jun 3, 2025

Applications open for ’certificate of attainment’ graduates seeking diploma

SPRINGFIELD — Former Springfield Public Schools students who were unable to receive a diploma because of a failure to meet MCAS requirements may now have a chance to obtain one.


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