Springfield
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.
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.
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.
Fireworks celebration returns to Springfield July 4
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of people will once again grace the banks of the Connecticut River on the Fourth of July for one of the grandest fireworks celebrations in Western Massachusetts.
BJ’s is coming to Springfield Crossing ‘later this year’
SPRINGFIELD — The picture of what Springfield Crossing is slowly coming into focus after BJ’s Wholesale Club announced last week that they are one of the stores opening at the former Eastfield Mall later this year.
State hires advisor for new courthouse project
SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration has hired Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group to lead the procurement process for the future Springfield Regional Justice Center project.
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth with flag raising
SPRINGFIELD — A sea of people gathered inside City Hall on Juneteenth to not only celebrate the consequential holiday, but also to remember why it exists and why it is important to carry its legacy.
Springfield City Council extends pawn broker moratorium; approves MSBA bond authorization
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously voted to extend the moratorium on licensing new pawn brokers until June 30, 2028.
Springfield officials want further legal action against Garcia Market after drug bust
SPRINGFIELD — Following a two-year operation that put an end to illicit drug trafficking at the Garcia Market on 344 Orange St., the city is looking for ways to prevent the illegal activity from happening again.
‘Iconic’ Forest Park grandstand gets $4 million renovation
SPRINGFIELD — When officials gathered on a beautiful sunny day at Walker Memorial Grandstand inside Forest Park on June 16, they spoke of the field’s historical greatness and its ability to make one feel like they played in the major leagues.