Springfield

Community activists demand answers on voter roll discrepancy

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024

Community activists demand answers on voter roll discrepancy

SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on June 13, a small group of community activists from the Pioneer Valley Project presented data that showed a dramatic discrepancy in voter rolls among Springfield residents.

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By Miasha Lee | Jul 8, 2024

Paws 4 Blue K-9 fundraiser returns bigger and better

MONSON — Paws 4 Blue K-9 will host its second annual Police K-9 Fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 — with a rain date of July 27 — at Westview Farms Creamery, 109 East Hill Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Springfield Ballers make donation

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 2, 2024

Springfield Ballers make donation

LONGMEADOW — The Springfield Ballers, a youth athletics organization serving the Greater Springfield area, received a $2,500 donation on June 24 from the Katarina “Kat” Boskovic Memorial Fund.

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By Tyler Lederer | Jul 2, 2024

Visitor Bureau says Western Mass. needs to promote itself

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts tourism marketers stressed to Greater Springfield mayors the importance of their industry at a June 14 roundtable talk at the Eastern States Exposition grounds.

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Sarno announces nearly $3M in Springfield neighborhood investments

By Chris Maza | Jul 1, 2024

Sarno announces nearly $3M in Springfield neighborhood investments

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined members of his staff, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce and representatives of neighborhood councils citywide at Greenleaf Park to announce nearly $3 million in funding that will be directed specifically toward neighborhood projects and initiatives.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 1, 2024

Rally calls for free buses, housing relief, adult English classes

SPRINGFIELD — On a hot evening in mid-June, hundreds of people braved the oppressive humidity and packed into the pews at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield to listen to community activists call for change in the city.

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By Chris Maza | Jul 1, 2024

Wellness fair invites Springfield residents to engage with their health

SPRINGFIELD — The Indian Orchard Citizens Council and state Rep. Orlando Ramos’s office are once again hosting the third Annual Health and Wellness Fair. The fair will take place July 13, between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Myrtle Street Park in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield.

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Springfield celebrates Juneteenth

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024

Springfield celebrates Juneteenth

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state and local officials to raise a flag commemorating Juneteenth outside Springfield City Hall.

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Back to Square One: organization to rebuild at tornado site

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 24, 2024

Back to Square One: organization to rebuild at tornado site

SPRINGFIELD — The tornado that tore through the Connecticut River Valley on June 1, 2011, devastated homes and businesses throughout Springfield and destroyed the 947 Main St. Campus of Square One, an early education and childcare organization.

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By G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 24, 2024

Councilor believes Springfield water rate increase is justified

SPRINGFIELD — Two Springfield city councilors, who conducted a hearing on June 13 about increases in the city’s water rates and the safety of the water, are satisfied with the answers to questions they posed to representatives of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.