Springfield

By Ryan Feyre | Jan 6, 2025

Roadway updates planned for Birnie Avenue, Arch Street

SPRINGFIELD — With foot traffic continuing to increase around the intersection of Birnie Avenue and Arch Street, the city is currently planning safety enhancements in that area to prevent any injuries or catastrophes from happening.

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Chains respond to inquiries about Springfield Crossing

By Ryan Feyre | Jan 6, 2025

Chains respond to inquiries about Springfield Crossing

SPRINGFIELD — A Target and a BJ’s Wholesale Club are among the several businesses proposed at the new Springfield Crossing project on 1655 Boston Rd.

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Tentative timeline set for Springfield’s proposed new courthouse

By Ryan Feyre | Jan 6, 2025

Tentative timeline set for Springfield’s proposed new courthouse

SPRINGFIELD — A lease for a new Hampden County courthouse in Springfield could be executed in 2026 based on a timeline and proposal put forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court.

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By Staasi Heropoulos | Dec 30, 2024

Costa has brought winning formula to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — When Nathan Costa watches the Thunderbirds play in the MassMutual Center, the president of the Springfield hockey team isn’t just watching action on the ice — he’s hoping the game is scoring with everyone in the stands, including spectators who may not even be fans of the sport.

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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

Gomez honored as Legislator of the Year by MASC

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 30, 2024

Gomez honored as Legislator of the Year by MASC

SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez was honored at the Dec. 19 School Committee meeting for winning the Legislator of the Year award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.

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Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 27, 2024

Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in

The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

SBID lands grant to support Lease It Local Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Business Improvement District recently secured a $100,000 grant from the Urban Agenda Grant Program to support its Lease It Local Springfield initiative.

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By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

Springfield City Council makes president, vice president nominations

SPRINGFIELD — At-Large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield was unanimously nominated to serve as the Springfield City Council vice president for the 2025 legislative session in an informal vote.

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Springfield residency requirement proposal raises questions

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

Springfield residency requirement proposal raises questions

SPRINGFIELD — The City Council is currently discussing a proposal that would give most new municipal employees two years to relocate to Springfield instead of the one year that is currently set in place.

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SWSC receives $4.47M in loan forgiveness for wastewater treatment plant

By Ryan Feyre | Dec 23, 2024

SWSC receives $4.47M in loan forgiveness for wastewater treatment plant

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission received $4.47 million in loan forgiveness from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Drinking Water Revolving Fund for the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant.