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Salvation Army gets Coats for Kids haul

Salvation Army receives winter coats collected during Springfield's Coats for Kids drive this week. Also in today's brief (3 items): Coats for Kids donations delivered to Salvation Army; Duggan Academy soccer visits Springfield Renaissance; Baystate Academy hosts Southbridge in volleyball.

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Cemetery tour spotlights Armory history

Springfield Preservation Trust's annual cemetery tour this past weekend highlighted the history of the Springfield Armory. Also in today's brief (1 items): Cemetery tour spotlights Armory history.

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Fall allergies worse this year, doctor says

Doctor warns Springfield's fall allergy season is more severe than last year. Also in today's brief (3 items): Fall allergy season is worse than last year, Springfield doctor says; Pro-life group to hold visual memorial in Springfield; Pope Francis Prep vs Central soccer, Oct. 21.

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Council eyes $300 fines for door-to-door sales

Springfield councilors consider police registration and $300 fines for pushy door-to-door salespeople. From our own coverage: Single deed recorded in town for September-October period. Also in today's brief (4 items): City weighs $300 fines for door-to-door salespeople; Trial Court admi…

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Single deed recorded in Springfield for September-October period

Hampden County Registry of Deeds recorded just one Springfield property sale between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, 2026: a transfer from seller Christian G. Avila to buyer AAA Abatement LC, recorded Sept. 15. The sale price has not yet posted to the registry. With only one transaction on file, there is not

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MGM seeks arbitration over casino sale exit

MGM moves to force arbitration over Springfield casino sale as Sarno pushes back. From our own coverage: School panel takes up revised 2026-27 calendar. Also in today's brief (5 items): MGM push to exit casino deal draws Sarno pushback; Baystate Academy hosts volleyball match Friday; Ce…

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Springfield posts single recorded sale in latest Hampden County deed filings

Hampden County Registry of Deeds records show only one Springfield property transfer recorded between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3: a sale from Christian G. Avila to AAA Abatement LC that closed Sept. 15. No sale price has posted to the registry yet, and no street address, square footage, or price range is

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Sarno asks Healey for state police help

Mayor Sarno asks Governor Healey for state police help after motorcycle gathering blocks Berkshire Avenue. From our own coverage: Conservation Board swaps pump for cofferdam at Broadbrook; License Commission redoes two unseconded votes. Also in today's brief (13 items): Sarno asks Heale…

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Dropkick Murphys to play after Thunderbirds game

Dropkick Murphys will perform in Springfield next spring following a Thunderbirds hockey game. Also in today's brief (3 items): Springfield College volleyball hosts Smith at Blake Arena; Dropkick Murphys to play after Thunderbirds game; Central hosts West Springfield in freshman volleyb…

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