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Sarno announces nearly $3M in Springfield neighborhood investments

By | 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 | 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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Springfield celebrates Juneteenth

By | 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 | 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 | 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.


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By | Jun 17, 2024

Springfield City Council approves 14 projects funded by CPA

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved all 14 projects proposed for funding by the Community Preservation Committee, including the rehabilitation of several vacant buildings in the city.


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By | Jun 17, 2024

Springfield community, police agree they must get to know each other

SPRINGFIELD — Representatives from the federal Department of Justice, the Springfield Police Department and the community met online on June 12 to develop concepts that will become part of the Police Department’s Community engagement plan. The engagement plan was a requirement of the settlement agreement reached between the federal government and the Police Department in August 2022.


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Jen’s Organics restaurant out to prove all-vegan is all-delicious

By | Jun 17, 2024

Jen’s Organics restaurant out to prove all-vegan is all-delicious

SPRINGFIELD — Jenelle Smith opened her restaurant, Jen’s Organics, in November 2023. Since then, she has built a base of customers who have responded to her array of all-vegan dishes.


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Community celebrates Juneteenth Jubilee in Springfield

By | Jun 17, 2024

Community celebrates Juneteenth Jubilee in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Community members came out to Mason Square on June 14 to celebrate the upcoming Juneteeth holiday, commemorating the day the last enslaved people learned they were free.


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