Springfield

Springfield celebrates opening of first public skate, bike park

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 7, 2025

Springfield celebrates opening of first public skate, bike park

SPRINGFIELD — Louis Sacco of 413 BikeLife remembers the days before 2017 when his group of friends would get into trouble for riding their bikes in the streets and in city parks.

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DCAMM accepting bids for new Springfield courthouse

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 7, 2025

DCAMM accepting bids for new Springfield courthouse

SPRINGFIELD — The state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance has officially posted its requests for proposals for the future Springfield Regional Justice Center project.

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So That Reminds Me: Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 7, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival

Blues to Green Executive Director Kristen Neville (middle) joined “So That Reminds Me” hosts Lauren LeBel (left) and Dennis Hackett (right) on the latest episode.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet Gathering Through Music: the Springfield Jazz & Roots...

Real estate agent exploring restaurant incubator in Springfield

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 7, 2025

Real estate agent exploring restaurant incubator in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The owner of 232 Worthington St., which formerly housed Dewey’s Jazz Lounge, is seeking to create a restaurant incubator at the location for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to “launch and grow their culinary businesses.”

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‘Gas station weed’ officially banned in city after council passes ordinance

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 2, 2025

‘Gas station weed’ officially banned in city after council passes ordinance

Unregulated and untested THC products, known as “gas station weed,” were displayed at a June 4 press conference.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — In a unanimous vote, the Springfield City Council approved an ordinance that effectively bans...

City seeks land swap or ‘fair market value’ for new Gerena School

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 2, 2025

City seeks land swap or ‘fair market value’ for new Gerena School

SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved a request for proposal for the “disposition and redevelopment” of the German Gerena Community School.

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Springfield councilors advocate for stricter laws around drugs near playgrounds, schools

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 2, 2025

Springfield councilors advocate for stricter laws around drugs near playgrounds, schools

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilors are working to resuscitate a state law that would dish out a two-year mandatory sentence to drug dealers standing within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.

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Springfield leaders continue fight against biomass plant

By Ryan Feyre | Jul 2, 2025

Springfield leaders continue fight against biomass plant

SPRINGFIELD — Public health leaders, along with city and state officials, are continuing to fight a recent ruling that breathes life into the controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.