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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.

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Springfield Thunderbirds visit MiraVista

By Tyler Garnet | Mar 4, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds visit MiraVista

HOLYOKE — On Feb. 25, top talent from the Springfield Thunderbirds visited the MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, 1233 Main St.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

La-Z-Boy confirms Springfield Crossing location

SPRINGFIELD — At least one other business has confirmed that they are opening a new location at Springfield Crossing.

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By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Delgado introduces skills based hiring ordinance for Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, City Councilor Jose Delgado is hoping a similar ordinance can be implemented in Springfield to promote equity and inclusion in its municipal jobs.

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Run to End Homelessness set to return for 12th year

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Run to End Homelessness set to return for 12th year

SPRINGFIELD — A major fundraiser that supports vital rehabilitation programs and community food outreach initiatives at the Springfield Rescue Mission is returning in early March.

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Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 3, 2025

Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting

SPRINGFIELD — Residents and government officials across the state have spent the last few weeks fighting for a review of recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like Eversource and National Grid.