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Springfield observes Memorial Day with annual ceremony

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

Springfield conducted its annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 23 with a speaking program and wreath-laying ceremony. Reminder Publishing photos by Ryan FeyreSPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials and veterans gathered at City Hall on May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember those who have sacrificed for the country. Throughout the ceremony, speakers highlighted the essence of the holiday and why it is more than just a long weekend for people across the United States.
Councilors, advocates slam Appeals Court ruling on biomass plant

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

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. Despite years of opposition from environmental advocates and Springfield city councilors, the Appeals Court decided on May 8 that PRE’s previously expired permits for 35-megawatt biomass power plant project were actually valid due to a post-Recession law meant to stimulate development.
Council approves Sarno’s $985.7M budget with no layoffs or service cuts

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

Mayor Domenic Sarno officially unveiled Springfield’s $985.7 million fiscal year 2026 budget in front of city department heads on May 8 at City Hall. The City Council officially voted in favor of it during a May 27 meeting. Reminder Publishing file photoSPRINGFIELD — 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.
Applications open for ’certificate of attainment’ graduates seeking diploma

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

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.
Three major drug trafficking networks dismantled

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni addresses the media at a May 27 press conference in his office, sharing details of three major operations that disrupted dangerous supply lines of drugs in our region. He was joined by representatives from the Springfield Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police.
Friends of Forbes Library garden tour set to return June 14

3 days ago | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

A photo from this year’s garden tour. Photo credit: Jody RosenbloomNORTHAMPTON — The 31st annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will take place Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Garden lovers and fans of Forbes Library will explore six delightful home gardens. Chair Jody Rosenbloom of the Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour said, “We have had between 500-700 attendees come through from all over New England.
No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts. Inside the commission’s proposed FY26 budget is a proposition to apply a monthly $11.50 Infrastructure Renewal Charge to the bills of customers that have a less than 1” meter and a larger monthly IRC for larger meter sizes.
Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

The City Council approved a petition to name Propsect Street after Archbishop-elect Leonard Naylor. Photo credit: Focus SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD — Labeled a “remarkable leader” whose legacy and community service to Springfield spans 38 years, Bishop Leonard Naylor will be honored by the city with his own street in the coming days.
Southwick Town Meeting approves pickleball courts at Whalley Park

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Cliff Clark

SOUTHWICK — After nearly three hours, the four articles on the warrant for Town Meeting asking for a decision on several Community Preservation Committee allocations came up and each passed, including the request by the Parks and Recreation Commission to build six pickleball courts at Whalley Park, but there were questions about the courts’ cost. “Your priorities are wrong if you vote yes on this,” said Carolyn Gagliaducci about the $670,000 the commission requested to build the courts.
Westfield School Committee passes $75.5 million budget

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Amy Porter

Westfield School Committee hears concerns from the public about budget cuts during hearing on April 28 at Westfield Intermediate School. Reminder Publishing photo by Amy PorterWESTFIELD — The School Committee’s vote to accept the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.57 million followed public participation with more advocacy for positions and programs that are among next year’s cuts, and a discussion on how a Senate earmark by state Sen. John Velis of $250,000 will impact the bottom line.