WEST SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 election almost upon us, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to the two West Springfield mayoral candidates on the ballot.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — An eight-year fundraising initiative reached its official conclusion on Sept. 16 when the Springfield Library Foundation presented the final $137,500 of the East Forest Park Library’s Promised Realized Campaign.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-seven GoNetSpeed installations inside the Indian Orchard neighborhood will have to wait at least another few weeks after the City Council voted to hold off on them for a second time.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Two local developers are planning to submit a proposal for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center to be placed at the corner of Chestnut and Lyman streets.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — One Springfield councilor believes Massachusetts and Connecticut should work together to “crystallize economic development initiatives” between the two states.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A vote to set minimum square footage standards for apartments and condominiums in the city will have to wait until another City Council meeting.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A massive fire that occurred at Chet’s Auto Wrecking and Scrap Yard was possibly caused by a lithium-ion battery, but that has not been confirmed.| The Reminder
As someone who attended Salem State University and experienced downtown Salem in all its glory, I can tell when a witch-themed attraction is either a worthy presence in the community or a nonsensical cash grab for naïve tourists.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s Law Department will work with two city councilors on improving the first draft of a proposed ordinance that addresses the issue of unpaid tickets across the city.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A recent tour through several Springfield business corridors has sparked City Councilor Sean Curran’s desire for sign and façade improvements across the city.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Plan B Burger Bar will be among the three locations to close in the area by Aug. 31.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff’s office are partnering on a new initiative that brings an increased police presence to Union Station.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Two city councilors aim to solve the issue of unpaid ordinance tickets in Springfield with a new law that they hope to present to the full council in September.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield general election is expected to be a busy one this year, with most incumbents experiencing a challenger or two.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — American International College has become the only private college west of Worcester to be designated as a Massachusetts Early College Program by the state’s joint Early College Committee.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Barney Estate Carriage House inside Forest Park will be home to one of Springfield Preservation Trust’s biggest fundraisers in just a few days.| The Reminder
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mayor William Reichelt will have some competition in this year’s general election.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield has installed a new scoreboard at Walker Memorial Grandstand that honors the late legendary sportswriter, Garry Brown.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez is taking legal action against her former workmates at New North Citizens Council for what she claims — among other things — was a “wrongful termination” from her job as chief of housing programs.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — What started out as a dream and a drawing on their daughter’s tablet has turned into a reality for Isaac and Nancy Reyes.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 30 organizations in Springfield are lending their support to the Springfield City Council’s fight against a recent ruling that revives a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.| The Reminder
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A decades-long charity event is sustaining its mission with a new look.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The chairs of the City Council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety committees have joined forces to work on a home rule petition that urges the state to change its current laws around drugs near playgrounds and schools.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — For its 17th year, the Springfield Indie Soul Festival will offer a “powerful day” of live music, Black entrepreneurship, literature and cultural cuisine for thousands of people.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Ten years after dying during a terrorist attack in 2015, Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan was honored by friends, family and officials for his heroism as a longtime Marine during a ceremony on July 16.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council elected to wait until its September meeting to vote on a GoNetspeed project in Indian Orchard that would connect residents to the company’s services.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A $2.9 million Municipal Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for six projects throughout Springfield was approved by the City Council during its July 14 meeting.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Library is hoping to get 2,000 or more city residents to answer a survey that will help shape the library’s future strategic plan.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — After back-and-forth debate that lasted just over 45 minutes, the Springfield City Council approved the first step of an ordinance amendment that sets minimum square footage standards for apartments and condominiums in the city.| The Reminder
Unregulated and untested THC products, known as “gas station weed,” were displayed at a June 4 press conference.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — In a unanimous vote, the Springfield City Council approved an ordinance that effectively bans the manufacturing, selling and distribution of unregulated and untested THC products, otherwise known as “gas station weed.” The […]| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved a request for proposal for the “disposition and redevelopment” of the German Gerena Community School.| The Reminder
AGAWAM — City Councilor Tom Hendrickson is calling for the town’s municipal internet task force to reconvene after GoNetSpeed announced that it was suspending plans to build a fiber optic internet system in Agawam.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A sea of people gathered inside City Hall on Juneteenth to not only celebrate the consequential holiday, but also to remember why it exists and why it is important to carry its legacy.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The picture of what Springfield Crossing is slowly coming into focus after BJ’s Wholesale Club announced last week that they are one of the stores opening at the former Eastfield Mall later this year.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials and veterans gathered at City Hall on May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember those who have sacrificed for the country.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — After much discussion about property tax relief and revenue generators, the City Council approved Mayor Domenic Sarno’s $985.7 million fiscal year 2026 budget during a special meeting on May 27.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Former Springfield Public Schools students who were unable to receive a diploma because of a failure to meet MCAS requirements may now have a chance to obtain one.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is appealing a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Appeals Court that gives more life to a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — In the state of Massachusetts, criminal offender record information can be sealed three years after a misdemeanor and seven years after a felony. However, only 10% of the 672,000 Massachusetts residents eligible to seal their records have done so.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Orlando Ramos remembers a time when Main Street in Indian Orchard was a working-class hub for jobseekers and a bustling neighborhood that drew a bevy of people to its storefronts.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A decade-long effort to curb illicit drug trafficking in the region was recently buttressed by an investment in new equipment.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Office of Community Development is seeking public comment over the next couple weeks about draft plans that will likely guide the city’s future in housing and community development.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — For the third year in a row, Springfield Creative City Collective has offered an avenue for individuals and smaller organizations to thrive and advance their missions.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — After announcing last month that the Place 2 Be is aiming for a reopening date in May, the owner of the eatery told the License Commission on April 23 that a deal is still not in place.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The recently-approved memorandum of understanding regarding access to school cameras can now be accessed by the public on the Springfield Public Schools website.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — As price hikes continue to plague commodities like food and natural gas, Springfield Partners for Community Action wants to ease the budgeting burden that many residents in the area currently face.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A major redevelopment project is likely coming to three buildings on Maple Street after developers met with the City Council during its March 24 hearings meeting.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee agreed to submit statement of interests forms to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for three new school projects and nine school renovation projects.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Springfield DPW are hosting a public hearing on the Birnie Avenue/Gerena School Pedestrian Tunnel project on April 2 at Gerena School Library.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A local legend will forever be ingrained in one of Springfield’s great basketball schools.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A major fundraiser that supports vital rehabilitation programs and community food outreach initiatives at the Springfield Rescue Mission is returning in early March.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly a year after Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order instituting skills-based hiring practices for the state’s workforce, City Councilor Jose Delgado is hoping a similar ordinance can be implemented in Springfield to promote equity and inclusion in its municipal jobs.| The Reminder
AGAWAM — With Phase 1 of the new high school project fast approaching, Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson provided updates about how the construction process will impact student parking during the School Committee’s Feb. 25 meeting.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of a bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey in early January that aims to enhance the safety of school children who ride the bus daily.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — In an attempt to bring the Police Department’s technology into the 21st century, the City Council approved a funding package of $7.2 million to upgrade the department’s technology.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — People seeking a taste of the Mardi Gras spirit can find it at 52 Sumner Ave. on Feb. 22.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined Mayor Domenic Sarno and Superintendent Sonia Dinnall on Jan. 28 to announce a federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that initiates bus electrification for Springfield Public Schools.| The Reminder
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The dream of building a new elementary school that combines John Ashley School with the John R. Fausey Elementary School has officially inched further into reality.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission received $4.47 million in loan forgiveness from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Drinking Water Revolving Fund for the new West Parish Water Treatment Plant.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — At-Large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield was unanimously nominated to serve as the Springfield City Council vice president for the 2025 legislative session in an informal vote.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council is currently discussing a proposal that would give most new municipal employees two years to relocate to Springfield instead of the one year that is currently set in place.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — After being vacant for roughly two decades, 461 Boston Rd. is now home to a new retail cannabis dispensary.| The Reminder
