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Construction splash pad at Southwick’s Whalley Park expected to start next week
SOUTHWICK — Over a year since Town Meeting approved nearly $300,000 to build a splash pad at Whalley Park, it was announced during the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting Wednesday that construction is expected to begin next week. “They’re going to start, he hopes, next week,” said commission member...
Springfield officials call for termination of indefinitely suspended police officer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Police Commission voted to suspend officer Gregg Bigda without pay indefinitely. It’s a decision that’s not sitting well with some local officials, especially Mayor Domenic Sarno. By a vote of 3 to 1, the Springfield Police Commission decided Wednesday to kick Police...
Luxury homebuilder once featured on ‘Extreme Makeover’ convicted of defrauding U.S.
A 44-year-old man who once served as the project manager of a now-defunct luxury home-building business in West Springfield was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to defraud the United States after a five-day jury trial in federal court, acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office said in a statement.
Healey admin doles out $5M in disaster aid to 13 Mass. communities hit by storms
More than a dozen communities across the Bay State will share in $5 million in disaster relief to help them recover from severe weather and flooding last fall, the Healey administration said Friday. The money comes from a $3.1 billion short-term funding bill that Massachusetts state lawmakers passed, and Gov....
Write-in candidate sees Whip City Fiber expansion as WG&E’s biggest issue
WESTFIELD — Kenneth McLean is challenging Planning Board member Robert Goyette in next week’s special election for Ward 5 Municipal Light Board representative, as a write-in candidate. “I was encouraged to run as a write-in because the special election only had one candidate,” he said. “What I wanted...
Springfield opens pools early with heat wave expected; splash pads are already on
With high heat expected, the city of Springfield is opening its pools early. Indoor swimming pools at German Gerena School and Kiley Middle School will open at noon Monday, two weeks ahead of schedule, the city announced Friday. The outdoor pool at Forest Park, which normally opens on July 1,...
Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee kicks off Friday
(Mass Appeal) – Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those enslaved in the United States. Springfield is set to celebrate Juneteenth with a citywide Jubilee all weekend. There will be everything from a fashion show, local vendors, food from local Black-owned restaurants, and more all over a few days. Juneteenth Jubilee Founders Tracye Whitfield and Justin Hurst share all the details.
Springfield opening cooling centers ahead of warmer temperatures expected next week
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield will be opening their cooling centers on Thursday. This move comes ahead of warmer temperatures across western Mass. The majority of them will open Thursday morning at 8 a.m. except for the Mason Square Library community room which opens at 1 p.m. In addition to...
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