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$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Springfield Estimate Counts 1,128 Homes With Deceased Owners

Unresolved ownership can leave vacant homes stalled, making repairs or sales difficult to pursue. Gerry McCafferty, who works on Springfield's housing policy, said unresolved ownership issues are complicating the Maynard Street property's path forward, according to MassLive. Dina Fein, a former Massachusetts Housing Court judge who began helping nonprofits and municipalities redevelop vacant homes in 2021, described a recurring connection between vacancy, deterioration, and complicated ownership. “There seems to be overlap between vacant, abandoned, deteriorated properties” and homes tied up in probate, informal family ownership, or poorly documented transfers, Fein said, per the same report.

Springfield, MA · 5d
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Road work to take place in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A traffic alert for those driving to work in Springfield Monday morning as drivers are being advised to avoid Armory Street. Multiple detours will be in place beginning Monday morning at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30 on Friday. No work will be done on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Springfield, MA · 10h
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Boston

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A ‘Simpsons’ writer is running for president and visiting Springfields, including ours

“If I want to follow the show’s example and use Springfield as a lens for understanding America, I need to go to all the Springfields, or at least as many as I can.”. After finding fame writing about a fictional Springfield and its yellow-hued inhabitants, a writer for “The Simpsons” is visiting the Massachusetts city of the same name Friday as part of his 2028 presidential bid.

Springfield, MA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Springfield's Latino Book Fair Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hope Center Nov. 14

What started in 2024 as an event that ran from Friday afternoon through Saturday, with a Sunday authors' workshop, has grown into a cultural gathering in Springfield, and this year it's moving into a brand-new downtown home. The third Springfield Latino Book Fair is set for Saturday, November 14, at the Hope Center for the Arts at 150 Bridge Street, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the free, one-day festival running until 5 p.m.

Springfield, MA · 2d

thereminder.com

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, MA · 2d

CT Insider

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 1d

WWLP

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U.S. Army Field Band to perform free concert at Springfield Symphony Hall

Springfield Symphony Hall will host a free patriotic concert this weekend featuring the U.S. Army Field Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus in celebration of Veterans Day.

Springfield, MA · 3d

westernmassnews.com

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East Longmeadow to plan redesign of notorious rotary

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For years, a seven-way rotary in East Longmeadow has caused headaches and confused drivers, but there may soon be relief on the way. Western Mass News was in town to hear what residents think and how the town is addressing those challenges. This rotary is...

East Longmeadow, MA · 3d

MassLive.com

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Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Longmeadow, MA · 2d

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Springfield Councilor Moves to Ban Flock License Plate Cameras Citywide

Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan unveiled a draft ordinance that would ban the city from acquiring, operating, funding or using Flock camera systems and would terminate all existing municipal contracts for them. The proposal lands amid a wave of Massachusetts communities reconsidering automated license plate readers, pitting privacy advocates against a police department that says the cameras have cracked real cases.

Springfield, MA · 3d

Connecticut Public

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Hundreds fewer students enrolled in Springfield schools than previously accounted

The Springfield Public School district, the third largest in Massachusetts, announced Tuesday that 800 fewer students were enrolled this school year, a much higher number than previously understood. The figure is over three times higher than what was projected for the 2026-27 school year, based on figures from the New...

Springfield, MA · 3d

MassLive.com

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Annual craft fair draws crowds to Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield

Timed for early gift shopping, the holiday-themed show runs for two days, with almost 200 exhibitors offering ornaments, gift sets and seasonal pieces.

West Springfield, MA · 1d

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Connecticut's Hartford Line to see additional service

NEWINGTON, Conn. — CTrail will add service on the Hartford Line beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced. The schedule includes a new weekday round trip between New Haven and Hartford, extension of a morning southbound train that will now originate in Springfield, Mass., and extension of weekend trains to and [...] Read More...

Connecticut · 2d

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WNEU student meets goal of 800 care bags for veterans

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – What began as a small personal project six years ago has grown into an annual tradition for Western New England University student Jillian Battles. Jillian, founder of Bags for Bravery, set a goal this year of filling 800 care packages for veterans and active-duty service members.

Springfield, MA · 1d

transportation.org

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Connecticut DOT Building New Train Station in Enfield

The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently kicked off construction on a new train station in the Town of Enfield; restoring passenger rail service to that community for the first time since 1986. [Above image by Connecticut DOT]. Located in the Thompsonville neighborhood within Enfield, the $125.3 million project is part...

Enfield, CT · 2d

cityofwestfield.org

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MassDOT Virtual Design Public Hearing - 11/19/26

Upcoming Virtual Design Public Hearing hosted by MassDOT regarding upgrades to existing pedestrian signal features and installation of additional crosswalks to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings, including two locations in Westfield on Route 20, one at the Delmont Avenue intersection and the other from the Walmart driveway to East Mountain Road.

Westfield, MA · 3d

WWLP

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Roca Springfield celebrates grand reopening following $2.4 million renovation

A Springfield organization dedicated to helping at-risk young people turn their lives around celebrated its grand reopening Wednesday following approximately $2.4 million in renovations.

Springfield, MA · 4d

CT Insider

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Hartford councilman to resign amid residency complaint to CT elections watchdog

Amilcar Hernandez was first appointed to the Hartford City Council in 2023.

Hartford, CT · 3d