Springfield

The Good Dog Spot donates to Foundation for TJO Animals

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 8, 2025

The Good Dog Spot donates to Foundation for TJO Animals

CHICOPEE — The Good Dog Spot Inc., a local dog daycare and boarding center, made a check and supply donation to The Foundation for TJO Animals from the donations they collected in December 2024.

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By Ryan Feyre | Apr 8, 2025

Springfield, West Side react to federal K-12 funding cuts

SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts schools, including over $47 million dedicated to Springfield alone.

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Sisters bring awareness to colorectal cancer

By Trent Levakis | Apr 8, 2025

Sisters bring awareness to colorectal cancer

March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

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New school cameras MOU is available on Springfield Public Schools website

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

New school cameras MOU is available on Springfield Public Schools website

SPRINGFIELD — The recently-approved memorandum of understanding regarding access to school cameras can now be accessed by the public on the Springfield Public Schools website.

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Developer proposes housing units at former Maple Street offices in Springfield

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Developer proposes housing units at former Maple Street offices in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A major redevelopment project is likely coming to three buildings on Maple Street after developers met with the City Council during its March 24 hearings meeting.

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Place 2 Be hopes to reopen within next couple months

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Place 2 Be hopes to reopen within next couple months

The Place 2 Be on March 27. No sign is visible.Reminder Publishing photo by Ryan Feyre SPRINGFIELD — More than three months after being evicted, the founder and CEO of the Place 2 Be said that the eatery is aiming to reopen its Springfield location sometime in the...

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Financial literacy program becomes crucial during time of inflation

SPRINGFIELD — As price hikes continue to plague commodities like food and natural gas, Springfield Partners for Community Action wants to ease the budgeting burden that many residents in the area currently face.

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Cignoli says ‘X’ reconstruction project is ‘ready to go’

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Cignoli says ‘X’ reconstruction project is ‘ready to go’

SPRINGFIELD — Although a concrete schedule is still up in the air, one of Springfield’s largest roadway projects in the city’s recent history is expected to make headway this year.

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Springfield pushes ‘zero tolerance’ message for illegal dirt bikes

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 2, 2025

Springfield pushes ‘zero tolerance’ message for illegal dirt bikes

SPRINGFIELD — As spring begins to blossom in Western Massachusetts, Springfield is once again cracking down on illegal dirt bikes throughout the city.

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WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

By Trent Levakis | Apr 2, 2025

WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.