Springfield

By Chris Maza | Jun 12, 2024

Public officials criticize courts after Springfield officer shot

SPRINGFIELD — Public and police officials turned their anger and frustration toward the court system the day following a series of events that left a Springfield police officer with serious injuries and resulted in numerous arrests and firearm seizures.

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Superintendent resigns amid outrage over ‘scumbag’ comments

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 12, 2024

Superintendent resigns amid outrage over ‘scumbag’ comments

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick resigned on Thursday, June 6, after the June 5 release of an unintentional voicemail recording in which he disparaged at-large School Committee member LaTonia Monroe Naylor and her family, calling them “freaking scumbags.”

Sarah Heinonen

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Basketball Hall of Fame unveils new Celtics exhibit

By Ryan Feyre | Jun 10, 2024

Basketball Hall of Fame unveils new Celtics exhibit

SPRINGFIELD — A two-year passion project brimming with Boston Celtics pride has come to fruition at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a limited time.

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Springfield Restaurant Week returns June 7-16

By Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024

Springfield Restaurant Week returns June 7-16

SPRINGFIELD — Back for its eighth year, more than 30 city eateries will take part in Springfield Restaurant Week, the 10-day food extravaganza that will run June 7-16 with participating restaurants promoting their diversity of fare in their own ways, through a variety of deals and offerings that fit their styles and clienteles.

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Duo to bring Latin American chamber music to Springfield

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 6, 2024

Duo to bring Latin American chamber music to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Two classical musicians will bring the world of Latin American chamber music to Springfield with a one-hour concert, “Bahué Live in Springfield: Descarga Hipnótico.” The music, for voice and vibraphone, are the work of five composers from around the Latin American diaspora.

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Parade kicks off June’s Pride Month in Springfield

By Chris Maza | Jun 6, 2024

Parade kicks off June’s Pride Month in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The third annual Springfield Pride Parade welcomed a vibrant celebration of diversity, love and equality in Massachusetts as the city rung in Pride Month.

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Springfield officials observe Memorial Day

By Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024

Springfield officials observe Memorial Day

SPRINGFIELD — Under the massive American flag towered by two Fire Department ladder trucks, ceremony and remarks began the city’s Memorial Day weekend observances.

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Springfield City Council approves $928 million FY25 budget

By Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024

Springfield City Council approves $928 million FY25 budget

SPRINGFIELD — With some trimming by the City Council, a slightly leaner $928 million budget for fiscal year 2025 was passed unanimously at the May 28 meeting by the 11 members in attendance.

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Dinnall selected as next Springfield superintendent

By Laura Mason | Jun 6, 2024

Dinnall selected as next Springfield superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee selected Sonia Dinnall as the next superintendent of Springfield Public Schools during a 4-3 vote at the special meeting on May 30.

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By Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024

Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate

Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.