Springfield
Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
Central High School students place in burn awareness contest
DFS Burn Awareness Video Contest first place winner Mateo Cintron sits in the video production studio at Springfield Central High School.
Reminder Publishing photo by Laura Mason
Street sign unveiling honors former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Hampden County Clerk Magistrate Donald Whitney joined other officials, supporters and community members for a May 17 ceremony unveiling a memorial street sign to honor former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies for her service to the Massachusetts Trial Court and the Springfield community.
Wiederhold Foundation grant to aid Dakin in supporting pets, owners
SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of animals in Springfield will be helped by a $124,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation to Dakin Humane Society.
Springfield receives $6.4M in HUD funding for housing programs
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly $6.4 million in federal dollars is coming to Springfield, part of more than $155 million in funding statewide from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Springfield residents consider potential intersection safety improvements
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is working to make its intersections and busy corridors safer, and it has been asking for the public’s help to do so.
Company appeals to public for support of reform legislation
SPRINGFIELD — According to the president and CEO of a company that installs broadband systems in communities looking to offer residents a choice of internet service, the permitting process at the state level in Massachusetts takes on the average three years.
Outer Belt residents concerned construction will leave them under water
SPRINGFIELD — Mary Dionne drove down the streets of a neighborhood in the Outer Belt area of Springfield. Pointing as she passed homes on Ellendale Circle, she said, “These houses have water in their basements, I’m sure they do.” She turned onto Parker Street and then Allen Street, heading toward Bicentennial Avenue.
Middle school golf program coming to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Opening up the world of golf to a younger generation is the goal behind a new program announced by the city of Springfield. A collaboration by several city departments presents the opportunity for golf education and instruction for middle school students during the months of May and June.
Three finalists announced in Springfield superintendent search
SPRINGFIELD — Three candidates in the Springfield superintendent search have been selected as finalists by the Superintendent Search Screening Committee, Chair Imani Hines-Coombs announced at the School Committee’s May 9 meeting.
