by Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran is encouraging the Springfield Parking Authority to find ways to close a $17 million gap in deferred maintenance money that is creating a delay in addressing regular work on Springfield’s parking garages. At the March 14...
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
People wait in line to receive diapers and wipes through a diaper distribution pilot program.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — On the second floor of 721 State St., a line stretched out of the door. People filled out forms while waiting,...
by Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — When Rachel Ramano founded Veritas Prep Charter School in 2012, the middle school was designed to prepare students for high school. The Springfield-based school welcomed grades 5-8 and offered social, emotional and academic supports. Yet, after the first...
by Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved the superintendent screening committee as recommended by the Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee during a special meeting on March 20. The selected committee includes 13 members across five groups of...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
A chart showing areas where an individual may be struck with a police baton.Photo credit: Monadnock SPRINGFIELD — The resident turnout and engagement at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting on March 13 demonstrated that the community has questions about how the...
by Chris Maza | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
MGM Resorts International CEO William Hornbuckle (second from left) met with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (center) in January 2023 to discuss concerns regarding MGM Springfield’s adherence to the host community agreement. Sarno said he would meet with Hornbuckle...
