News across Greater Springfield, MA

Bliss Park Clay Tennis Courts Community Survey
The Town has begun a study to understand what residents want for the future of the clay tennis court area at Bliss Park This objective, community-driven process will weigh resident preferences alongside cost and operational analysis. Take the survey here!

Notice of Tax Taking
Notice of Tax Taking pursuant to General Laws Chapter 60, Section 53

Massachusetts AG Campbell report details decades of abuse at Fall River, Springfield, Worcester dioceses
By Katie Castellani More than 270 Catholic clerics abused 944 children within the Catholic dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester over several decades, according to a report released by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, who also revealed Wednesday that she is a…
Massachusetts releases first-ever clergy sex abuse investigation for Worcester, Fall River and Springfield
Attorney General Andrea Campbell called the report “the first, full public accounting of the abuse, misconduct and institutional failures at the dioceses that allowed the abuse to happen.”

Mass. AG announces evidence of nearly 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse in trio of dioceses
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said in a press release that there’s evidence that more than 270 clerics in the dioceses of Fall River, Springfield, and Worcester abused nearly 1,000 children.

Massachusetts AG Campbell releases report on sex abuse in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester Dioceses, revealing 275 accused clergy, 944 victims
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the Attorney General’s Office’s investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester. While previous…

Fall Special Town Meeting - Date Change
The Fall Special Town Meeting has been set for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Longmeadow High School. Here is some information on the citizen petition process, article submission deadlines and important dates ahead of the meeting:

City of Fall River, Springfield, Boston area communities recognized by Mass Save for leadership in energy initiatives, helping lower costs
BOSTON, MA – The Sponsors of Mass Save have announced the recipients of the 2026 Mass Save Impact Awards, recognizing 17 organizations and communities across Massachusetts for their leadership in energy efficiency, electrification, building modernization and other initiatives…

Massachusetts man wants to get away after surprising family with $1 million State Lottery win
A Massachusetts man appears to be a good planner as he not only organized a surprise dinner, but has already decided how he will spend his recent big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Wayne Wilson of Springfield is the winner of a $1 million grand…

City of Westfield to Dedicate New Whip City Field at Westfield High School
The City of Westfield, Westfield Public Schools, and Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber will hold a dedication ceremony for the new athletic complex ...

Fall Yard Waste Collection Schedule

Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after shooting that resulted in death of unborn child
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni has announced that a Massachusetts man was sentenced following his conviction on charges stemming from an October 2023 shooting in Holyoke that resulted in the death of an unborn child. A Hampden County jury found Johnluis Sanchez, 33, of…