Springfield

One Monarch Place cleaners protest new contractor

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 30, 2025

One Monarch Place cleaners protest new contractor

SPRINGFIELD — A crew of 14 longtime union cleaners at One Monarch Place are worried that a new cleaning contractor will upend their livelihoods when the new company officially arrives on May 1.

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So That Reminds Me: The Zoo in Forest Park is open for the season

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 30, 2025

So That Reminds Me: The Zoo in Forest Park is open for the season

SPRINGFIELD — As the warmer weather approaches, the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center officially opened for the season at the end of March.

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Neal talks cuts to services at Ludlow Veterans Center

By Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2025

Neal talks cuts to services at Ludlow Veterans Center

LUDLOW — U.S. Rep Richard Neal visited the Ludlow Veterans Center on April 22 to meet with veterans and join a roundtable discussion of policies and actions taken by the Trump administration and the impact on local veterans.

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Springfield City Council urges Legislature, DPU to protect consumers from high utility rates

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Springfield City Council urges Legislature, DPU to protect consumers from high utility rates

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is continuing its fight against high utility costs that are negatively impacting residents all across the state.

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Springfield’s school budget public hearing set for end of April

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Springfield’s school budget public hearing set for end of April

SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget is officially available on Springfield Public Schools’ website, and a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 30 at Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy at 5 p.m.

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Council ratifies public health nurses’ contracts

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Council ratifies public health nurses’ contracts

SPRINGFIELD — Two collective bargaining agreements between the city of Springfield and the Public Health Nurses Association were approved by the City Council during the council’s April 7 meeting.

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CSO breaks ground on Worthington Street housing project

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

CSO breaks ground on Worthington Street housing project

SPRINGFIELD — A new 36-unit housing complex to accommodate houseless individuals at 775 Worthington St. is expected to be ready by summer 2026.

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Springfield recognizes National Organ Donation Life Month

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Springfield recognizes National Organ Donation Life Month

SPRINGFIELD — Scott and Kim Meyer met a little over a decade ago at Baystate Medical Center while they were both undergoing serious kidney dialysis treatments.

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Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2025

Local communities unite to crack down on dirt bikes

SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow and Springfield have joined forces with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to continue pushing a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.

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ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.