Springfield
Springfield City Council approves $8M public subsidy for Springfield Crossing project
SPRINGFIELD — The long-awaited Springfield Crossing project at the former Eastfield Mall will be bolstered by a financing plan to help support some of the extraordinary development costs incurred by the project.
Victims lost over $600K from bitcoin scams since January 2024
SPRINGFIELD — Police are warning residents of cryptocurrency fraud after Springfield experienced a large uptick in scams over the past-year-and-a-half.
Bonding of $3.3M approved to buy new department vehicles
SPRINGFIELD — As a way to save money on repair costs and reduce the amount of time vehicles will spend out of service, the city of Springfield will replace a portion of their “citywide” aging fleet using a free cash transfer and through bonding.
Concerns raised over ‘gas station weed’
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is looking to crack down on unregulated, untested THC products — commonly known as “gas station weed” — that city officials say is targeting the youth and putting the public health of residents at risk.
Bay Meadow residents get high-speed internet
SPRINGFIELD — When Luz Ramos talks about the Bay Meadow apartments in Springfield, she lauds the complex for its amenities and its ability to foster a tight-knit community that spans generations.
Reminder Publishing celebrates Pride Month
During the month of June, Reminder Publishing is celebrating Pride Month by highlighting a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community making a different in the region and beyond.
Ramos submits legislation to allow red light cameras’ installation
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill that would give towns and cities the ability to install red light cameras and automatically fine drivers when they run red lights.
Councilors, advocates slam Appeals Court ruling on biomass plant
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is appealing a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Appeals Court that gives more life to a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.
Springfield observes Memorial Day with annual ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials and veterans gathered at City Hall on May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember those who have sacrificed for the country.
Council approves Sarno’s $985.7M budget with no layoffs or service cuts
SPRINGFIELD — After much discussion about property tax relief and revenue generators, the City Council approved Mayor Domenic Sarno’s $985.7 million fiscal year 2026 budget during a special meeting on May 27.
