Springfield
Parent Villages celebrates reopening, purchase of downtown Springfield property
SPRINGFIELD — Although the work never ceases, change is here, manifesting just around the corner in downtown Springfield.
Legislators demand review of energy rate increases
SPRINGFIELD — With residents across the state concerned about rising utility costs, local legislators in Western Massachusetts, and throughout the state, are ordering the Department of Public Utilities to review recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like National Grid and Eversource.
Refugees, service providers struggle amid funding freeze
SPRINGFIELD — When people immigrate to the United States, religious organizations, such as Catholic Charities and Church World Services, are often the primary point of contact, working with the federal and state governments to provide a support system while immigrants and refugees get settled.
Fat Tuesday Jazz Night to capture Mardi Gras spirit
SPRINGFIELD — People seeking a taste of the Mardi Gras spirit can find it at 52 Sumner Ave. on Feb. 22.
Springfield City Council extends residency requirement for municipal employees to two years
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved an ordinance that gives most newly hired municipal employees two years to relocate to Springfield instead of the one year that was previously set in place.
Springfield selected for no-cost energy efficiency support service
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield is one of two communities in Massachusetts chosen to participate in a pilot initiative that aims to help underserved residents lower their energy bills by connecting them with energy efficient upgrades and clean energy solutions.
Springfield City Council approves funding for new police technology
SPRINGFIELD — In an attempt to bring the Police Department’s technology into the 21st century, the City Council approved a funding package of $7.2 million to upgrade the department’s technology.
Springfield City Council backs resolution in support of school bus camera bill
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of a bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey in early January that aims to enhance the safety of school children who ride the bus daily.
Curran asks Sarno administration to initiate public safety complex feasibility study
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran believes now is the right time for the city to initiate a feasibility study for a new public safety complex.
Springfield City Council passes resolution in support of all Liberians living in U.S.
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously passed a resolution during its Feb. 10 meeting that supports the inclusion of all Liberians living in the United States facing mass deportation and an emergency injunctive relief lawsuit.
