Springfield

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Central High School’s basketball court now named after Travis Best

SPRINGFIELD — A local legend will forever be ingrained in one of Springfield’s great basketball schools.

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Hearing on Birnie Ave./Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel set for April

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Hearing on Birnie Ave./Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel set for April

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW are hosting a public hearing on the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project on April 2 at Gerena School Library.

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Springfield School Committee authorizes SOIs for 12 SPS projects

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Springfield School Committee authorizes SOIs for 12 SPS projects

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee agreed to submit statement of interests forms to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for three new school projects and nine school renovation projects.

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U.S. Postal Workers protest possible privatization

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Postal Workers protest possible privatization

SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s potential desire to move the United States Postal Service under the Commerce Department is causing vexation amongst postal workers across the nation, including here in Springfield.

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Sarno solicits department budget proposals for FY26

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Sarno solicits department budget proposals for FY26

SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno is preparing the city’s departments for what he said are “uncertain economic times.”

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 26, 2025

Springfield Carpark to be fully operational by end of month

SPRINGFIELD — The finish line is in sight for the new Springfield parking garage near the MassMutual Center.

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Springfield conducts pinning ceremony for promoted officers

By Dennis Hackett | Mar 26, 2025

Springfield conducts pinning ceremony for promoted officers

The Springfield Police Department’s newly pinned supervisors pose for a photo after the ceremony. From left: Deputy Chief David Martin, Deputy Chief David Kane, Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Father William Hamilton, Police Commissioner Albert...

Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 26, 2025

Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1

CHICOPEE — In collaboration with the Greater Westfield, Greater Holyoke, West of the River, ERC5/East of the River and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the second annual Fill the Food Bank event on Tuesday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m.

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Mass. legislators explore Canadian hydropower as energy solution

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 26, 2025

Mass. legislators explore Canadian hydropower as energy solution

Nearly a dozen Massachusetts legislators recently traveled to Canada to strengthen the state’s relationship with Quebec and work toward a partnership to bring the province’s abundant hydroelectric power to Bay Staters.

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Springfield School Committee approves school cameras memorandum

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 18, 2025

Springfield School Committee approves school cameras memorandum

SPRINGFIELD — After an arduous several months of discussions, a new memorandum of understanding regarding access to school cameras is officially implemented.