Springfield

The Farmer’s House: ‘high quality’ food for ‘hard working’ Forest Park

By Chris Maza | Jul 15, 2024

The Farmer’s House: ‘high quality’ food for ‘hard working’ Forest Park

SPRINGFIELD — A new restaurant has opened in the heart of Forest Park. The Farmer’s House at 600 Belmont St. promises “a delicious and inviting dining experience for families.”

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By G. Michael Dobbs | Jul 15, 2024

Springfield City Council approves first step to help injured officer

SPRINGFIELD — On July 9, the City Council took the first step to provide additional funding to a seriously injured, now retired, police officer.

G. Michael Dobbs

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Dakin reopens kitten ICU, expects to treat 250 felines per year

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 15, 2024

Dakin reopens kitten ICU, expects to treat 250 felines per year

SPRINGFIELD — Kennels line the walls of an L-shaped room at Dakin Humane Society. Peering into one of the kennels, two small, fuzzy, orange-and-white figures can be seen taking shaky steps toward the door. One kitten mewls while its roommate snacks on a bowl of wet food.

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Springfield Ballers make donation to Boskovic Memorial Fund

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024

Springfield Ballers make donation to Boskovic Memorial Fund

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 Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024

Springfield Partners for Community Action use farmers market as venue for SNAP registration

SPRINGFIELD — About once a month, in the corner of The Farmers Market at Forest Park, Springfield Partners for Community Action Director of Community Services Tabitha Desplaines offers information to passerby about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the United States Department of Agriculture and the state Department of Transitional Assistance.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024

Safe Summer Program offers LGTBQIA+ youth space for summer

SPRINGFIELD — While many students look forward to summer vacation, it can come with its own set of challenges. Outside of school clubs and the friends they make in school, LGBTQIA+ youth may struggle to find social support that is inclusive. To address this, the Springfield Pride Parade Organization has created the Safe Spaces Summer Program.

Sarah Heinonen

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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.