Springfield
AMR’s therapy dog provides smiles, comfort to first responders
Freddie, American Medical Response Springfield’s therapy dog.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — At the end of the workday, two feet covered in curly blonde hair stick out from under American Medical Response Regional Director Patrick Leonardo’s desk....
Inaugural Bear Paw Roll & Stroll moves around the WNE campus
SPRINGFIELD — The very first Bear Paw Roll & Stroll made its way around the campus of Western New England University on April 25 to raise funds for and awareness about the Bear Paw Center, the on-campus occupational therapy program, part of WNE’s College of Pharmacy and Health Services.
Springfield Public Schools to host Family Education Expo for second year
SPRINGFIELD — The second Family Education Expo, hosted by Springfield Public Schools’ Family and Community Engagement department, will take place at the MassMutual Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. The event will highlight resources available to...
Springfield School Committee offers public hearing on proposed FY25 budget
SPRINGFIELD — With the release of the proposal for the fiscal year 2025 operating budget, members of the Springfield School Committee met for a public hearing ahead of the regular April 24 meeting. The purpose of the hearing, to allow members of the community to...
Officials share plans, progress on Springfield’s downtown revitalization
Mayor Domenic Sarno explains the vision for the Main Street Convention District during an update on the master plan at the MassMutual Center.Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza SPRINGFIELD — On the other side of Main Street and around the corner on State Street...
Calls to restart Springfield superintendent search persist amid concerns
SPRINGFIELD — Following weeks of discussion over potential concerns within the superintendent search process raised by residents, School Committee members and Screening Committee members, some have now raised the possibility of restarting the search process.
Lifelong Thunderbirds fan gets to live out dream
In celebration of Fan Appreciation Night on April 20, the Springfield Thunderbirds announced that South Hadley High School sophomore Brady Denniston would be the team’s public address announcer for the season finale, filling in for regular PA voice Steve Forni.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.
Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing
SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...
East-West Rail design to start soon, construction in summer 2027
SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on April 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) spoke alongside legislators, and local and state officials, announcing the design of East-West Rail will begin this summer.
