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Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships

By  and  | Apr 3, 2026

Sheriff’s Department’s funding woes end many partnerships

Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.


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Neal, transportation officials deliver update on Compass Rail

By | Apr 3, 2026

Neal, transportation officials deliver update on Compass Rail

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and state officials joined legislators from Worcester County, the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley at a roundtable to discuss updates to Compass Rail.


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JFS, refugees sue Homeland Security over policy to detain refugees

By | Mar 31, 2026

JFS, refugees sue Homeland Security over policy to detain refugees

SPRINGFIELD — While Fikiri Amisi recently became an American citizen, he remembers the struggle of coming to the United States as a refugee.


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No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield

By | Mar 30, 2026

No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”


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Neighbors oppose development of wooded land for housing

By | Mar 27, 2026

Neighbors oppose development of wooded land for housing

SPRINGFIELD — A proposal for a zone change that would allow a developer to turn a wooded area of Indian Orchard into multifamily housing met opposition from a group of neighbors at the Springfield City Council meeting on March 23.


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Future Lawyers of Springfield participate in mock trial

By | Mar 24, 2026

Future Lawyers of Springfield participate in mock trial

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen high school, college and law school students recently had a chance to demonstrate their skills in the courtroom, taking on the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys in a mock trial as part of the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office program Future Lawyers of Springfield.


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Faith-based orgs receive grant fundings to secure against hate

By | Mar 24, 2026

Faith-based orgs receive grant fundings to secure against hate

SPRINGFIELD — Six faith-based Springfield nonprofits were recently awarded state grants to ensure they remain safe in an atmosphere in which threats and hate crimes have become commonplace.


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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.


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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.


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