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By | Jan 15, 2025

Tower Pizza brings Puerto Rican fare, traditional pizza to food court

SPRINGFIELD — Michael Baez manifests a simple yet hospitable mantra when it comes to his approach working in the food business: bring joy to the customers.


Ryan Feyre
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Holyoke officially swears in Keenan as next police chief

By | Jan 14, 2025

Holyoke officially swears in Keenan as next police chief

HOLYOKE — After being offered the job following a public interview session, former Springfield Police Capt. Brian Keenan was officially named the next Holyoke police chief during a swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 7.


Tyler Garnet
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By | Jan 13, 2025

Putnam, Sci-Tech receive Chapter 74 funding for career programs

SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield Public Schools’ director of Chapter 74 technical programs, Shelly Zayas said she is witnessing firsthand a growth period for the Springfield High School of Science and Technology; and she wants others to witness it with her.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Legislators name HERO Act, gun law, housing among accomplishments

SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Mason Square approved for storefront incentive program

SPRNGFIELD — The city’s Office of Planning and Economic Development announced on Jan. 7 that Mason Square was approved for the Massachusetts Vacant Storefronts Program.


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By | Jan 13, 2025

Springfield’s school cameras contract extended for 45 days

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee unanimously approved a 45-day extension of a much-debated contract that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency.


Ryan Feyre
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Springfield School Committee elects new vice chair; ponders return of assistant superintendent

By | Jan 13, 2025

Springfield School Committee elects new vice chair; ponders return of assistant superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee elected LaTonia Monroe Naylor as the new vice chair of the School Committee during it’s organizational meeting on Jan. 2.


Ryan Feyre
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Fenton remains Springfield council president; Whitfield made vice president

By | Jan 13, 2025

Fenton remains Springfield council president; Whitfield made vice president

SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously selected Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton as the council’s president and At-Large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield as the council’s vice president for the 2025 legislative session.


Ryan Feyre
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By | Jan 9, 2025

Moved by the wildfires? Here’s how to help

The year has barely begun, and already there are fellow Americans facing devastation from a natural disaster. The six wildfires burning across swaths of California have destroyed homes and businesses, and wiped out support services such as medical centers, schools and churches.


Debbie Gardner
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Toy for Joy’s 102nd campaign comes to a close

By | Jan 6, 2025

Toy for Joy’s 102nd campaign comes to a close

The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign is in the books. The thousands of families and children who enjoyed toys, gifts, books and games this Christmas season offer their heartfelt thanks for the generosity of their fellow citizens and neighbors.


Ron Chimelis
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