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Springfield City Council endorses local rent control initiative
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (585+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The City Council voted unanimously to support a legislative bill that would give municipalities the ability to set local rent control, calling it one step to easing the relentless housing crisis. The council on Monday passed a resolution urging…...
New Springfield library hours go into effect July 6 - AOL
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (189+ words) Springfield Public Library will no longer be open on Mondays effective July 6. The library will now be open five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. The change was approved by Springfield's budget committee last month, and seconded by City Council…...
Springfield police identify Lake Springfield incident victims
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (211+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " Springfield police have released the names of the victims involved in the Lake Springfield incident on Sunday, June 14. Law enforcement has identified 19-year-old Andrea Stawny and 17-year-old Sofie Stawny, who have been located in the dam following water…...
Worcester name Launchbury head of new academy - AOL
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (328+ words) Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors have appointed former England, Harlequins and Wasps forward Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy. The 35-year-old retired from playing at the end of the regular Prem season after three years with Quins and…...
Quincy just passed on a $21 million campus worth $58 million " here's why
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (634+ words) The Quincy City Council rejected the mayor's proposal to buy the former campus of Eastern Nazarene College on Monday after months of discussion. Six councilors voted against the $21 million purchase, and 3 voted in favor. The majority raised concerns primarily over…...
Three years in the making, Island Park to be unveiled in New Bedford
2+ week, 1+ day ago (463+ words) Island Park is more than just a park, it is designed to be a cultural landmark and a vibrant community gathering place. As part of the ongoing revitalization of New Bedford's North End, Island Park, located at the corner of…...
Springfield sewer rates to increase by 4% in July
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (212+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " A 4% rate increase on the City of Springfield sewer service will take effect on July 1, for a total increase of $1. 67 per month for a typical residential sewer bill. The City of Springfield says the sewer rate increase will…...
Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (754+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD " At the urging of state Sen. Adam Gomez and outcry from financially strapped residents, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 in favor of a resolution supporting legislation that would allow municipalities…...
Joe Launchbury: Ex-England lock named Worcester Warriors head of academy
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (465+ words) Joe Launchbury won the Six Nations title in 2016, 2017 and 2020 Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors have appointed former England, Harlequins and Wasps forward Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy. The 35-year-old retired from playing at the end of the…...
Compromise would reshape how Massachusetts teaches reading
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (992+ words) BOSTON (SHNS) " Massachusetts is poised to join more than 40 states in overhauling early reading instruction under a compromise literacy bill headed toward final votes this week. House and Senate negotiators on Tuesday signed off on a final agreement (H 5511) that…...