STCC police utilizing body cameras for added transparency

by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College Police Department has begun wearing body cameras to increase transparency regarding officers’ interactions with the public. The 15 cameras were purchased following the department’s award of a U.S. Bureau of...

Xpress Med Urgent Care opens its doors on Sumner Avenue

by Bill Zito and Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins staff members at the new Xpress Med Urgent Care at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility at 447 Sumner Ave. on March 4.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — City officials are lauding a local doctor’s investment in health...

Springfield residents seek greater accountability, explanation of police complaints

by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Commissioner Cee Jackson addresses residents at the Board of Police Commissioners annual meeting on March 13.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners conducted its annual meeting to present the yearly...

Springfield police identify alleged gunman in Sci-Tech incident

by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Springfield police have obtained an arrest warrant for Chantz Dudley of Chicopee in connection with the shooting inside Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology on March 11. This photo is from Dudley’s September 2022 arrest on firearms charges.Photo credit:...

Springfield police superintendent sets date for her departure

by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Elected official, friends, family members and officers of the Springfield Police Department gathered outside of the police headquarters on March 12 for the announcement of the last day for Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood. Clapprood said that April...

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

by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

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,...