Springfield
People get hands on to create mural of organization’s history
SPRINGFIELD — Drive through Springfield and they are everywhere. Larger-than-life explosions of color, words and portraiture on building walls. More than art for art’s sake, the murals tell the stories of the schools, organizations and people of Springfield. Soon, another of these murals will grace the exterior wall of Work Opportunity Center at 73 Market St.
Springfield leaders talk addiction and gun violence at panel
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council.
North End residents ask questions about new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School.
State awards $93M for MassMutual Center upgrades
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center.
Springfield City Council votes down independent counsel in Hurst-city clerk controversy
SPRINGFIELD — In a reflection of the split nature of the Springfield City Council, the question of whether to obtain independent legal advice regarding City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez and the redevelopment of city property was voted down 4-5.
African Community Festival returns to Marshall Roy
SPRINGFIELD — Marshall Roy Park will be filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of African traditions on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the African Community Festival connects cultures and generations. The festival began four years ago as a community cookout to bring...
Attorney representing Oyola-Lopez addresses Hurst’s unethical conduct claims
SPRINGFIELD — Attorney Zachary Vargo addressed accusations of unethical conduct made by Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk and Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez outside of Hampden County Superior Court on July 23.
DA, law enforcement solve 31-year-old murder of Celestina Perez
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield family can rest a little easier after more than 30 years of heartbreak and sleepless nights now that the person who killed Celestina Perez in 1995 has been identified by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.
Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year
SPRINGFIELD — A manufacturing institution in Springfield celebrated its 80th year in business at the company’s annual Family Day barbecue. Prefere Melamines, a company that makes melamine-formaldehyde resin used in products that range from laminate flooring to vehicle clear coats, welcomed Mayor Domenic Sarno and representatives from state Sen. Adam Gomez’s office to celebrate the milestone.
Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening
SPRINGFIELD — With a shower of red confetti and the snip of a bullseye-dotted ribbon, the arrival of Target at Springfield Crossing was celebrated on July 21, ahead of its July 26 grand opening.