Springfield
Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing
SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth. Augustus explained in a recent episode of “Government Matters” on...
East-West Rail design to start soon, construction in summer 2027
SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on April 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) spoke alongside legislators, and local and state officials, announcing the design of East-West Rail will begin this summer.
Forest Park Sheriff’s Department patrols will continue, expand
Patrols in Forest Park by Hampden County Sheriff’s Deputies will increase this summer following an April 16 announcement by city of Springfield and Hampden County officials. Mayor Domenic Sarno announces the increase in Forest Park patrols with Hampden County...
Springfield church’s pinwheels offer hope, awareness
Pinwheels are spread out across the lawn at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Allen Street.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — Spinning and sparkling in the sunshine, dozens of pinwheels are catching a breeze on the front lawn at St. Patrick Catholic...
‘Outrun Hunger’ 5K returns as Rachel’s Table expands services
SPRINGFIELD — This May, people have the chance to walk or race around Springfield’s Forest Park, while helping to feed those in need at the Outrun Hunger 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk. Outrun Hunger is organized every two years by Rachel’s Table, an anti-hunger...
Hall of Fame president named pancake breakfast honorary chair
SPRINGFIELD — When Basketball Hall of Fame President John Doleva was asked to meet Judy Matt in her office, he wasn’t sure what the Spirit of Springfield president had in mind. When he arrived for the meeting, inside the room he saw the mayor, then-police...
Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’
Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.
HCS Head Start receives MA FRESH grant funding
The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grant funding was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. One of the recipients included Holyoke...
Girl Scout project highlights history of St. Gregory Armenian Church
Sophia MinassianReminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — When Sophia Minassian visits her Armenian grandmother in Springfield, she hears stories about the old country and what life was like for her Armenian ancestors who settled in the city a century ago....
Springfield City Council approves $900K transfer for wrongful death case
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council recently approved the use of $900,000 from the city’s free cash account to cover a legal settlement with the estate of Madelyn Linsenmeir, a woman who died while in custody in 2018. Maura O’Neill, the administrator of...