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Healey’s visit shines light on WNE programs, Mass Leads Act

By Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024

Healey’s visit shines light on WNE programs, Mass Leads Act

Gov. Maura Healey speaks to students, faculty and visitors at Western New England University on March 12.Reminder Publishing photo by Laura Mason SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey visited Western New England University on March 12 as part of her Mass Leads Road Show,...

By Chris Maza | Mar 12, 2024

Springfield City Councilors seek more answers — and a raccoon’s body

SPRINGFIELD — A pair of City Council subcommittees met to review the city’s policy on addressing potentially rabid wildlife and reached a general consensus that while the existing procedures are sound, it appears they were not followed in a recent alleged incident involving Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, his SUV and a now deceased raccoon.

Chris Maza

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Springfield Public Schools provide update on FY25 budget

By Laura Mason | Mar 12, 2024

Springfield Public Schools provide update on FY25 budget

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Chief Financial and Operations Officer Patrick Roach presented a brief update on the fiscal year 2025 budget to the School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee during its March 6 meeting.

Laura Mason

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Major changes announced for Sarno administration

By G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 12, 2024

Major changes announced for Sarno administration

SPRINGFIELD — The police superintendent is retiring and a successor has been announced. The school superintendent is retiring and a national search for his replacement is underway and now Patrick Sullivan, executive director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management, is retiring as well.

G. Michael Dobbs

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Library advocacy groups join state officials for Legislative Breakfast

By Bill Zito | Mar 11, 2024

Library advocacy groups join state officials for Legislative Breakfast

SPRINGFIELD — The Brightwood Library Branch was host to one of four Legislative Breakfast events focused on library advocacy and supportive legislation across the commonwealth.

Bill Zito

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Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 11, 2024

Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens

SPRINGFIELD — In an instant, a life can be changed. Ashyah Johnson-Simpkins was 19 and enjoying herself at an after-prom party with friends when someone in a passing car fired a gunshot, which struck her in the head.

Sarah Heinonen

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Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

By Bill Zito | Mar 11, 2024

Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — Deputy Police Chief Lawrence Akers remains on track to become the city’s next police superintendent following the City Council meeting on Feb. 26 and 27, which entailed comprehensive discussions about what Akers’ position and authority over officer hiring, firing and discipline will be and if his title will remain as superintendent or change to that of chief.

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Healey’s visit shines light on WNE programs, Mass Leads Act

Springfield City Councilors seek more answers — and a raccoon’s body

Chris Maza