Springfield
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parent Villages honors Springfield difference-makers
SPRINGFIELD — When the current school year began, Rebecca M. Johnson School principal Christopher Sutton literally rolled out the red carpet to welcome students. He shook everyone’s hand and began memorizing their names. He goes to every classroom, every day, to say good morning.
Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.
Gomez named Legislator of the Year by MOVA
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) was honored by The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance with a legislator of the year award. The award was presented at MOVA’s annual Victim Rights Awards Ceremony on April 23 at the State House.
American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day
SPRINGFIELD — American International College hosted a signing ceremony on April 26 in recognition of three recent Team IMPACT child-sports team matches at the college.
Springfield School Committee passes amended FY25 budget
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee voted at its May 2 special meeting to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget with an amendment to set aside funds for discussion on creating additional positions in the School Department.
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