Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — In a city the size of Springfield, people might feel like they do not have a voice in decisions that affect their own neighborhood.

SPRINGFIELD — A local hero, who risked his life to support Springfield police officers in 2022, received support from Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Police Department as he reopened his business after being closed for a year and a half.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Fire Department will benefit from nearly $50,000 in funding through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program.

Dana-Lynn Ko'omoa-Lange, Western New England University Associate Professor of Pharmacology, was recently awarded a $423,743 grant to support her pediatric cancer research, the university announced.

SPRINGFIELD — With budget season getting into full swing, Mayor Domenic Sarno announced that Cathy Buono would be tasked with navigating the city through the often choppy waters of municipal finance.

SPRINGFIELD — The Gandara Center officially opened its new Springfield Family Resource Center at 1095 Main St., significantly enhancing support services for the city’s most vulnerable families.

SPRINGFIELD — The city’s long serving veteran services director is stepping down from his post after 13 years.

SPRINGFIELD — At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Springfield School Committee voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to transfer a land parcel behind Duggan Academy to the city for the property to be maintained as a public park in the name of famed high school coach Ted Plumb.

SPRINGFIELD — UMass Amherst Springfield Center will be named for former trustee Henry Thomas III in honor of his work within his hometown of Springfield, the University of Massachusetts recently announced.

SPRINGFIELD — Veritas Preparatory Charter School in Springfield is set to make significant strides in financial literacy education for high school students, thanks to a grant from the 2024 Financial Education Innovation Fund, administered by the state treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment.