Springfield
Delgado introduces skills based hiring ordinance for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, City Councilor Jose Delgado is hoping a similar ordinance can be implemented in Springfield to promote equity and inclusion in its municipal jobs.
Run to End Homelessness set to return for 12th year
SPRINGFIELD — A major fundraiser that supports vital rehabilitation programs and community food outreach initiatives at the Springfield Rescue Mission is returning in early March.
Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting
SPRINGFIELD — Residents and government officials across the state have spent the last few weeks fighting for a review of recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like Eversource and National Grid.
$4.1M federal grant to cover Union Station streetscape improvements
SPRINGFIELD — Roadway and sidewalk improvements are coming to the area around Union Station thanks to a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Live animal center reopens at Springfield Science Museum with new exhibit
SPRINGFIELD — The live animal center celebrates its return to the Springfield Science Museum with a new exhibition in the museum’s basement that showcases local habitats and habitats from around the world.
A new chapter: Libertas Academy opens new facility at Liberty Street
SPRINGFIELD — A return from winter break means a different kind of fresh start for Libertas Academy Charter School.
SPS looks to fill two assistant superintendent positions
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Department is currently accepting applications for two new assistant superintendent positions that were recently established.
Revised MOU for school cameras on verge of passing Springfield School Committee
SPRINGFIELD — A new iteration of a memorandum of understanding that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency is about to pass the School Committee.
Parent Villages celebrates reopening, purchase of downtown Springfield property
SPRINGFIELD — Although the work never ceases, change is here, manifesting just around the corner in downtown Springfield.
Legislators demand review of energy rate increases
SPRINGFIELD — With residents across the state concerned about rising utility costs, local legislators in Western Massachusetts, and throughout the state, are ordering the Department of Public Utilities to review recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like National Grid and Eversource.