Healey, Sarno Announce MassMutual Center Investment
Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Domenic Sarno announced a financial investment in the MassMutual Center on Thursday, the same day the governor faced questions over the state's contested selection of a Liberty Street site for a new $2 billion Springfield courthouse.
TOWN HALL
Springfield's Concert in the Park series continued Thursday, July 30, with a performance at Forest Park, part of the city's ongoing summer outdoor events programming, according to a Springfield-ma.gov announcement.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"LIVE SOON: Officials to announce upgrades to MassMutual Center" — Governor Healey and Mayor Sarno were scheduled to unveil a financial investment in upgrades to the MassMutual Center on Thursday, per Western Mass News (read it at https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/07/30/live-soon-governor-mayor-announce-massmutual-center-investment/).
"Healey reacts to Springfield courthouse controversy, defends $300M in taxpayer savings" — Governor Healey defended the state's choice of a Liberty Street site for a new $2 billion Springfield courthouse amid local pushback, arguing the plan saves taxpayers money, according to Western Mass News (read it at https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/07/30/healey-reacts-springfield-courthouse-controversy-defends-300m-taxpayer-savings/).
"Healey, Neal celebrate union workforce at Springfield railcar manufacturer" — Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Springfield and MBTA leaders Thursday to tour a local railcar manufacturing operation and highlight union jobs, Western Mass News reports (read it at https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/07/30/healey-neal-celebrate-union-workforce-springfield-railcar-manufacturer/).
"Neal, Whalen will debate, but not at public forum" — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and his challenger have agreed to debate in the Western Massachusetts congressional race but will not appear together at a planned public forum, according to NEPM (read it at https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-07-30/neal-whalen-will-debate-but-not-at-public-forum?_amp=true).
"90-unit affordable housing project proposed next to South Street" — A developer has floated plans for a 90-unit affordable housing complex near South Street in Springfield, according to The Reminder, though details on financing and timeline remain limited in the report (read it at https://thereminder.com/local-news/90-unit-affordable-housing-project-proposed-next-to-south-street/).
"Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl sets fundraising record for Shriners Children's hospitals" — An annual charity football game raised a record amount for Shriners Children's hospitals, including the Springfield location, according to the Burlington Free Press (read it at https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/high-school/varsityinsider/2026/07/30/shrine-maple-sugar-bowl-fundraise-for-shriners-hospitals-for-children/91065315007/).
COMING UP
Springfield's Concert in the Park series continues at Forest Park, with additional dates expected through the summer per the city's announcement.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.