Springfield

By Bill Zito | May 20, 2024

Springfield receives $6.4M in HUD funding for housing programs

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly $6.4 million in federal dollars is coming to Springfield, part of more than $155 million in funding statewide from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Springfield residents consider potential intersection safety improvements

By Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2024

Springfield residents consider potential intersection safety improvements

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is working to make its intersections and busy corridors safer, and it has been asking for the public’s help to do so.

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By G. Michael Dobbs | May 20, 2024

Company appeals to public for support of reform legislation

SPRINGFIELD — According to the president and CEO of a company that installs broadband systems in communities looking to offer residents a choice of internet service, the permitting process at the state level in Massachusetts takes on the average three years.

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Outer Belt residents concerned construction will leave them under water

By Sarah Heinonen | May 14, 2024

Outer Belt residents concerned construction will leave them under water

SPRINGFIELD — Mary Dionne drove down the streets of a neighborhood in the Outer Belt area of Springfield. Pointing as she passed homes on Ellendale Circle, she said, “These houses have water in their basements, I’m sure they do.” She turned onto Parker Street and then Allen Street, heading toward Bicentennial Avenue.

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Middle school golf program coming to Springfield

By Bill Zito | May 14, 2024

Middle school golf program coming to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Opening up the world of golf to a younger generation is the goal behind a new program announced by the city of Springfield. A collaboration by several city departments presents the opportunity for golf education and instruction for middle school students during the months of May and June.

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By Chris Maza | May 14, 2024

Three finalists announced in Springfield superintendent search

SPRINGFIELD — Three candidates in the Springfield superintendent search have been selected as finalists by the Superintendent Search Screening Committee, Chair Imani Hines-Coombs announced at the School Committee’s May 9 meeting.

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Mass. State Police offer car seat assistance program

By Bill Zito | May 14, 2024

Mass. State Police offer car seat assistance program

SPRINGFIELD — In the first of a series of scheduled community events geared toward motor vehicle safety, troopers with the Massachusetts State Police invited members of the community to their Springfield Barracks on Liberty Street for a free childcare seat inspection and installation program.

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By Bill Zito | May 14, 2024

Sarno administration unveils Springfield’s FY25 budget

SPRINGFIELD —Mayor Domenic Sarno released his administration’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a nearly 6% increase over last year.

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By Tyler Garnet, Ryan Feyre and Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024

Senate introduces bill for universal free community college

On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.

Senate introduces bill for universal free community college

On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.