Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees
SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.
Springfield honors its fallen police officers with ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — The call of a bugle sounding taps echoed off the Springfield Police Department headquarters on Pearl Street before being carried away on the wind, while dozens of officers, dignitaries and community members looked on stoically.
Elected officials fight Pine Point post office closure
SPRINGFIELD — For residents of the Pine Point neighborhood, particularly those who do not drive, being able to walk to Gateway Hardware to mail packages, buy stamps and send priority mail is “critical,” said state Rep. Bud Williams, whose legislative district includes the business.
Judge dismisses DOJ-Springfield Police consent decree
SPRINGFIELD — Four years after the Springfield Police Department came under a consent decree by the federal Department of Justice resulting from a lawsuit, a judge has dismissed the oversight agreement.
Springfield School Committee chooses new Gerena site
SPRINGFIELD — German Gerena Community School will stay in the North End.