Government · Conservation Board
Conservation Board Approves Erosion Fix for Broadbrook
Springfield Conservation Board swaps pump for cofferdam on Broadbrook erosion project.
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Mayor unveils cleanup plan for Vibra Hospital site
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announces cleanup plans for the shuttered Vibra Hospital site. From our own coverage: Springfield logs one late summer property sale, price pending. Also in today's brief (5 items): Former Vibra Hospital site set for cleanup; Springfield rolls out fixed m…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 14 through September 20
Two Springfield obituary notices published this week: William, Bryan (age 43, died September 15) and Casali, Caitlin MacCurtain (age 44, died September 16). Neither notice, as available, included profession, service, or family detail beyond name, age, and date of death. Lead source: T.P…
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Springfield Records One Property Sale in Late Summer Period, Price Pending
Hampden County Registry of Deeds data shows just one property transfer recorded in Springfield between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19: a Sept. 15 sale from Christian G. Avila to AAA Abatement LC, a Laredo-associated limited liability company. No sale price has posted to the registry yet, and no street
Government · Other Committee
Panel rejects demolition of historic Prospect Terrace home
The Springfield Historical Commission voted 5-0 to keep a demolition delay in place on a historic house at 10 Prospect Terrace, blocking the city's plan to raze it for school parking.
Schools · School Committee
Springfield School Panel OKs Revised 2026-27 Calendar
Springfield school subcommittee advances revised 2026-27 calendar to make up four missed days. The Curriculum and Program Subcommittee of the Springfield School Committee voted 3-0 Wednesday to recommend the amended calendar to the full committee, which is expected to vote around September 23 or 24.
Government · City Council General Government Subcommittee
Panel Confirms Youth Commission Ordinance Changes
Springfield's General Government Subcommittee confirmed two changes to a proposed Youth Commission ordinance ahead of a full council vote expected Monday.
Government · Town Board
Springfield panel delays vote on $100,000 housing grant
Springfield Finance Committee delays $100,000 housing grant over city clerk's nonprofit role.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 7 through September 13, 2026
Three Springfield obituaries were posted this week: Borecki, William; Parent, Myra; and Zucco, Richard P. William Borecki, 82, died September 8; Myra Parent, 74, died September 11; and Richard P. Zucco, 80, died September 7. Arrangements are being handled by T.P. Sampson Company, Tazzin…
Government · City Council Finance Committee
Finance Panel Reviews City's $84 Million Shortfall
Springfield's Finance Committee reviewed a fiscal 2027 budget report showing expenditures outpacing revenue by $84 million, driven largely by a $116.5 million pension payment made July 1.