Springfield
EMS memorial convoy honors ‘unsung heroes of public safety’
SPRINGFIELD — Sirens could be heard echoing off the buildings in downtown Springfield on June 29, announcing the arrival of six ambulances and emergency medical services vehicles.
Worthy Brewfest draws crowds to sample beer, cider at The Landing
SPRINGFIELD — Music, food, sun and beer — lots of it — brought hundreds of people out to The Landing on June 27 for the Worthy Brewfest.
Western Mass. lacking is programs to help victims of trafficking
Not every childhood is the same. From the age of 3 until she was 13 years old, Talia, who did not want her last name used for privacy reasons, was trafficked for sex in the Baltimore area.
DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.
Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption
SPRINGFIELD — A run-of-the-mill City Council hearing on community preservation projects took a turn June 22 when At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst declared that he had “serious concerns” about one project that he said City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez was involved with.
Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule
Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.
City Council, organizers support free buses, but youth are split
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council passed a resolution supporting far-free buses with a vote of 10-0 at its June 15 meeting, overwhelmingly rejecting Mayor Domenic Sarno’s June 2 call for an end to the program, a statement he has walked back in the two weeks since.
Community Legal Aid receives $200k to battle housing discrimination
SPRINGFIELD — Seven Massachusetts organizations that work to expand access to fair housing protections, recently received funding from the first round of the Healey-Driscoll administration’s Fair Housing Trust Fund awards. One of those organizations, Community...
Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person
SPRINGFIELD — A month after Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin proposed limitations on remote participation in meetings and faced significant pushback from colleagues, the council voted 10-2 to approve the resolution.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250
SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16.