Team Selected for Proposed Justice Center in Downtown Springfield
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to develop a proposed regional justice center at 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield.
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State selects team for Springfield’s future Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to redevelop 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield for the future Roderick L. Ireland Regional Justice Center.
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Eight Springfield Schools Move Into Innovation Zone Structure
Eight Springfield public schools have entered a new Innovation Zone structure, formally announced July 6 as an evolution of the former Empowerment Zone partnership.
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Springfield Housing Plan Enters Draft Review Stage in August
Springfield’s Housing Springfield process is expected to release a draft plan in August, followed by three public open houses Aug. 25-26.
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Springfield Police recruitment open house set for Aug. 6
Prospective Springfield police applicants can meet department personnel Aug. 6 and review the Civil Service timeline before the Aug. 31, 2026 application deadline.
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Springfield Innovation School Zone publishes school-by-school plans for 2026-27
Springfield Public Schools has posted individual Innovation School Plans and calendars as former Empowerment Zone schools move into the Innovation School Zone, with dates and operating details varying by campus.
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Springfield courthouse project faces legal challenge after Liberty Street award
The proposed courthouse replacement at 125 Liberty Street remains contested after John Barros withdrew from the selected team and losing bidders continued their legal challenge.
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Springfield opens applications for city lead-hazard program
Springfield homeowners and landlords can apply for help addressing lead hazards in qualifying one-to-four-unit homes built before 1978, with priority for households involving children under 6 or pregnant residents.
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Springfield Gas Holds Steady as Diesel Rises on July 31
Springfield metro regular gas dipped to $4.048 Friday, while diesel climbed to $5.406, putting more pressure on commercial drivers and local businesses.
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State Street sewer work brings lane and parking limits in Springfield
Springfield sewer repairs between Main and Dwight streets are expected to limit traffic to one lane each way and restrict on-street parking through early September.
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Springfield adopts $1.04B FY27 budget, adds permitting, health staff
Springfield’s FY27 budget is now adopted at $1.04 billion, with school funding, online permitting upgrades and environmental health staffing.
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Springfield Union Station arrests spark debate over fare-free PVTA buses
Springfield MA – A June 3 city response to eight arrests in 48 hours at Union Station has renewed debate over PVTA’s fare-free Try Transit service.
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Springfield Morning Brief: Campus Win, Winter Festival Plans, and Heat Disruptions
Springfield, MA — February 6, 2026 — A college sports win, city winter festival plans, and ongoing utility repairs shaped local headlines over the past two days.
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Springfield Public Schools Reopen After Snowstorm
Springfield, MA — February 5, 2026 — Springfield Public Schools reopen today after a two-day closure due to a recent winter storm. Officials urge caution as lingering winter con…
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Springfield, MA News Update – February 3, 2026
Springfield, MA — February 3, 2026 — A shooting in Springfield’s South End leaves one dead; EMBR Dispensary opens, boosting local economy; and a two-vehicle crash injures multip…
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Springfield, MA Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:12 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Springfield, MA: 3°F (Clear) · Feels like -11°F · Humidity 65% · Wind 9 mph
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Springfield, MA Declares State of Emergency Amid Winter Storm
Springfield, MA — January 31, 2026 — Mayor Sarno declares a citywide state of emergency as a significant winter storm approaches, urging residents to prepare and adhere to parki…
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Springfield, MA – Injury Crash Blocks I-91 Westbound Near Rotary
Springfield, MA — January 30, 2026 — An injury crash on I-91 westbound near the rotary led to a complete shutdown of the on-ramp on January 28, 2026. Emergency crews responded p…