Springfield

Puppolo’s bill seeks additional regulations for accessory dwellings

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 16, 2025

Puppolo’s bill seeks additional regulations for accessory dwellings

SPRINGFIELD — Several state lawmakers are looking to better control a state law that allows accessory dwelling units by right in single family zoning districts across the state.

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DCAMM to visit subcommittee to talk new Springfield courthouse

By Chris Maza | Apr 9, 2025

DCAMM to visit subcommittee to talk new Springfield courthouse

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield residents will get more information about the new Springfield Regional Justice Project during a City Council subcommittee meeting at the end of this month.

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School Committee passes competency determination for 2025 graduates

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 9, 2025

School Committee passes competency determination for 2025 graduates

SPRINGFIELD — With Massachusetts high schoolers no longer required to pass the MCAS to graduate, Springfield is one of many cities across the commonwealth working to implement its own competency determination to fill that void.

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Design shared for Birnie Avenue/Gerena School tunnel

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 9, 2025

Design shared for Birnie Avenue/Gerena School tunnel

SPRINGFIELD — Due to ongoing water infiltration and speeding concerns, MassDOT is spearheading a reconstruction of Birnie Avenue at the Genera School Pedestrian Tunnel.

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Protesters rally in support of Social Security benefits

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 9, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Joe Gervasini considers himself very lucky that he retired in 2017 after working as a local taxi driver for 33 years.

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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.