Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced
SPRINGFIELD — The park in Stearns Square dates from the end of the 18th century, a green oasis in downtown Springfield. But amid the large trees, manicured grass and brick paths is a jagged hole surrounded by yellow sawhorses — all that remains of a long, pink granite bench that sat on the site for 137 years. And the residents want it back.
Ronald McDonald Family Room to give parents place to recharge
SPRINGFIELD — Patients are not the only ones who receive care at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Family members often live and sleep alongside their children while they receive treatment. Now, there is a place of their own to refresh and relax for a time, without leaving their children.
Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools
SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.
Springfield residents, police share experiences at community meeting
SPRINGFIELD — Recently, amid a casual atmosphere with a light dinner of pizza and sandwiches at Wesley United Methodist Church, residents and law enforcement took part in the challenging work of coming together to find middle ground and a way to move forward.
