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Springfield Restaurant Week returns June 7-16

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.


Duo to bring Latin American chamber music to Springfield

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.


Springfield officials observe Memorial Day

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.


Springfield City Council approves $928 million FY25 budget

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.


Dinnall selected as next Springfield superintendent

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.


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.


Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative

Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative

SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.


Springfield JCC to host 45th Father’s Day Road Race

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Jewish Community Center will host its annual Father’s Day Road Race for its 45th year on June 16.


Owners of historic Springfield homes open their doors for tour

SPRINGFIELD — Once again, the historic housing stock of the City of Homes will be highlighted by the annual The Springfield Preservation Trust’s Historic Homes Tour, scheduled for June 2, from 1-4 p.m., followed by a social gathering at the Springfield Museums from 4-6 p.m.