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Executive order promotes agreements for public works projects

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 18, 2025

Executive order promotes agreements for public works projects

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey officially signed an executive order on March 11 to promote the use of project labor agreements by state agencies for large public works projects.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 18, 2025

Eversource petitions vote delayed amidst rate increases

SPRINGFIELD — During a time when Eversource increased its energy rates this winter, the Springfield City Council is looking to better scrutinize the utility company’s installation projects throughout the city.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 18, 2025

Headway being made on 7-9 Stockbridge St. rehabilitation in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A $1.2 million restoration project of the third oldest building in downtown Springfield is currently in progress thanks to efforts by the Springfield Preservation Trust.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 18, 2025

Healey flaunts tax cuts package in Springfield visit on March 11

SPRINGFIELD — Less than two years after state’s first tax cuts in 20 years were signed into law, Gov. Maura Healey visited Springfield on March 11 to promote the savings taxpayers will see from those cuts.

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Nonprofit testifies in favor of pilot lending program

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 11, 2025

Nonprofit testifies in favor of pilot lending program

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield-based nonprofit Common Capital has provided over 900 loans totaling over $35 million to small businesses in Western Massachusetts since its inception in 1990, leading to the creation or retainment of 2,200 jobs.

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Dziedzic describes colleen experience as ‘once-in-a-lifetime’

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 10, 2025

Dziedzic describes colleen experience as ‘once-in-a-lifetime’

Longmeadow High School senior Ayslin Dziedzic is Springfield’s Colleen for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.Reminder Publishing photo by Sophie Markham SPRINGFIELD — Growing up, Longmeadow High School senior Ayslin Dziedzic was always enamored by the idea of...

Springfield School Committee to vote on new five-year MOU for school cameras

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 10, 2025

Springfield School Committee to vote on new five-year MOU for school cameras

SPRINGFIELD — A new memorandum of understanding that lets police patch into school cameras during emergencies is officially at the finish line.

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Budget season begins in earnest for Springfield School Department

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 10, 2025

Budget season begins in earnest for Springfield School Department

SPRINGFIELD — With budget season officially in full force, the Springfield School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee met on March 5 to conduct preliminary discussions on what the School Department’s budget may look like.

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Gándara Center activates new young adult housing program

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 10, 2025

Gándara Center activates new young adult housing program

SPRINGFIELD — In the face of a persistent housing crisis, the Gándara Center offers another way for young adults to receive the resources they need in their transition to independent living.

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Springfield CPC receives its highest number of CPA funding requests ever

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 10, 2025

Springfield CPC receives its highest number of CPA funding requests ever

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Community Preservation Committee is in the process of reviewing 35 applicants for Community Preservation Act funding, the highest number of applications the CPC has ever received.