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Hurst questions Springfield election commissioner about votes cast

By | Apr 28, 2026

Hurst questions Springfield election commissioner about votes cast

SPRINGFIELD — City councilors had questions for Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez and Deputy Commissioner Chelsea Parmentier about what appeared to be a discrepancy in the number of votes cast in the 2025 municipal election.


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Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

By | Apr 21, 2026

Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

SPRINGFIELD — This fall, voters will have a choice of who will represent them in the state House of Representitives’ 12th Hampden District.


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Springfield City Council wary of 5-year contract for future school meal vendor

By | Apr 17, 2026

Springfield City Council wary of 5-year contract for future school meal vendor

SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved a Springfield Public Schools plan to offer a food service one-year contract with four one-year extensions, but not before expressing serious concerns about which vendor would be chosen and the terms of the contract.


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Final funding secured for new $12.4M East Springfield Branch Library

By | Apr 17, 2026

Final funding secured for new $12.4M East Springfield Branch Library

SPRINGFIELD — The final funding hurdle for the new East Springfield Branch Library was cleared on April 13, when the City Council approved a $4.58 million bond for a portion of the $12.42 million project.


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Cancer Connection to offer therapies, services at Springfield location

By | Apr 17, 2026

Cancer Connection to offer therapies, services at Springfield location

SPRINGFIELD — An organization that has cared for cancer patients in Northampton for more than 25 years is looking to provide the same care to patients in the Springfield area. Cancer Connection is opening a second location in Bicentennial Plaza.


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Educator, coach Steve Athas named Springfield’s Hometown Hero

By | Apr 16, 2026

Educator, coach Steve Athas named Springfield’s Hometown Hero

SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Athas walked onto Picknelly Field with his boss, Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Executive Director Thomas Ashe and a friend, expecting there to be projects for him to do.


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Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property

By | Apr 15, 2026

Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property

SPRINGFIELD — Food truck owners beware. There are new rules for mobile eateries operating on private property in Springfield.


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STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April

By | Apr 10, 2026

STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April

SPRINGFIELD — Volunteers from all around the area and beyond will work on restoring homes by participating in Revitalize Community Development Corporation’s #GreenNFit Day on April 25.


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Wellness shop owner fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ of helping community

By | Apr 9, 2026

Wellness shop owner fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ of helping community

SPRINGFIELD — Walking into a tiny storefront on the corner of State and Cortland streets, the aroma of incense fills the air.


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Rep. Carlos Gonzalez named chair of World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast

By | Apr 9, 2026

Rep. Carlos Gonzalez named chair of World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast

SPRINGFIELD — On a recent morning, the Bellagio Ballroom at MGM Springfield was filled with representatives of organizations and businesses that support the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast.


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