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Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (154+ words) Dan Gabel’s Jazz Ultimate plays at the 2026 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival. Reminder Publishing Sarah Heinonen. SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 fo... Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for…...
Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield
2+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) by Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition has continued its 32-year relationship with the town of West Springfield by presenting a check for $351,742 to the Eastern States Exposition-West Springfield Trust, providing…...
Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation
3+ week, 6+ day 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…...
Springfield honors its fallen military members for Memorial Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | May 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — A massive American flag, tied aloft on the ladders of two fire trucks, flapped in the wind over the steps of Springfield City Hall for the Memorial Day ceremony on…...
Springfield City Councilors debate whether to mandate in-person meetings
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (659+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18. Martin broached the subject in…...
West Springfield Friends of the Library prepare for annual spring book sale
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) by Tina Lesniak | Apr 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library host their Spring Big Book Sale on April…...
Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (548+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — Food truck owners beware. There are new rules for mobile eateries operating on private property in Springfield. After months of crafting amendments to the city’s peddling and soliciting ordinance, the…...
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3+ mon, 5+ day ago (12+ words) Springfield receives $5.8 million to remove lead from children’s homes The Reminder...
Wagner named executive director at Springfield Prep
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Prep Charter School has a new executive director, but she may look familiar to students and staff. After Springfield Prep’s founder and former executive director, Bill Spirer, announced in…...
West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) by Peter Tuohy | Apr 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield WEST SPRINGFIELD — On March 31, the West Springfield School Committee voted to support the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 after a final hearing spread across three meetings. The committee elected to…...