Springfield

City Council backs MGM dealers union with resolution

By Ryan Feyre | May 20, 2025

City Council backs MGM dealers union with resolution

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield is refusing to negotiate a new contract with poker and table game dealers, despite the fact the workers won an election to unionize 14 months ago.

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Sarno unveils over $985 million FY26 budget at City Hall

By Ryan Feyre | May 12, 2025

Sarno unveils over $985 million FY26 budget at City Hall

SPRINGFIELD — Despite continuous federal uncertainty, Mayor Domenic Sarno asserted that the city of Springfield continues to use “prudent fiscal management” when constructing its budget.

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Springfield teachers union seeks competitive salary, improved medical leave

By Ryan Feyre | May 12, 2025

Springfield teachers union seeks competitive salary, improved medical leave

SPRINGFIELD — Almost one year removed from its previous contract, the Springfield Education Association is seeking a new agreement that reflects better working conditions and more competitive benefits commensurate with surrounding districts.

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Springfield School Committee approves $671 million budget

By Ryan Feyre | May 12, 2025

Springfield School Committee approves $671 million budget

SPRINGFIELD — Just a few hours after Mayor Domenic Sarno unveiled his full budget to the public, the Springfield School Committee officially approved its contribution at a special meeting.

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Concerns raised over federal asthma funding loss

By Ryan Feyre | May 12, 2025

Concerns raised over federal asthma funding loss

SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s recent decision to take away money for asthma prevention support in Western Mass. is causing concern among local officials and public health leaders, who believe the loss of funds will likely lead to “devastating” impacts to...

Curran asks for new Western Mass. undersecretary of economic development

By Ryan Feyre | May 12, 2025

Curran asks for new Western Mass. undersecretary of economic development

SPRINGFIELD — With the state in the midst of finding a permanent economic development secretary, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is asking Gov. Maura Healey to consider creating a new position that specifically benefits Western Mass.

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Springfield City Council approves ratified contract between police and city

By Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025

Springfield City Council approves ratified contract between police and city

SPRINGFIELD — A newly ratified contract between the city of Springfield and its just under 500 police officers was officially approved by the City Council during its April 28 hearings meeting.

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Baystate Health makes more cuts, lays off 43 employees

By Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025

Baystate Health makes more cuts, lays off 43 employees

SPRINGFIELD — For what is the third time in roughly five months, Baystate Health is reducing its workforce as one mechanism to recover from previous operating losses.

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Dinnall names new Springfield assistant superintendents

By Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025

Dinnall names new Springfield assistant superintendents

SPRINGFIELD — Two longtime local educators were officially named the new assistant superintendents of the Springfield School Department during the School Committee’s special meeting on April 30.

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Dewey’s has three months to provide status updates

By Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025

Dewey’s has three months to provide status updates

SPRINGFIELD — Several hours before the clock struck midnight on Dewey’s Jazz Lounge on 232 Worthington St., the License Commission elected to give the owner of the restaurant bar and lounge three months to come back with a status update on the now dormant liquor license.