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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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Springfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rape

By | Jun 3, 2025

Springfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rape

WESTFIELD — A Springfield man, who was a bus monitor for a company that provides transportation for people with physical and mental disabilities, was charged on May 20 in District Court on 16 counts of sexual assault, including two rapes, that occurred on a company bus involving a woman described as intellectually disabled, according to court documents.


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Three major drug trafficking networks dismantled

By | Jun 3, 2025

Three major drug trafficking networks dismantled

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County District Attorney’s office recently announced that three major drug trafficking investigations in Western Massachusetts yielded 52 arrests, 45 firearms and over 37 kilograms of drugs.


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By | Jun 3, 2025

Springfield’s SBA office closure criticized by lawmakers

SPRINGFIELD — Calling it a “nonsensical war against small businesses,” four major Massachusetts lawmakers are slamming the Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to close the Springfield Small Business Administration office on 1 Federal St.


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Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor

By | May 29, 2025

Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor

SPRINGFIELD — Labeled a “remarkable leader” whose legacy and community service to Springfield spans 38 years, Bishop Leonard Naylor will be honored by the city with his own street in the coming days.


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No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed

By | May 29, 2025

No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed

SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts.


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