Springfield

Massachusetts Hampden County

Springfield

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts — population 152,646 as of 2020.

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News in Springfield

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Fall River Reporter September 30

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…

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WBUR 90.9 FM September 30

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.”

Government & Civic
WAMC Northeast Public Radio September 30

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.

Government & Civic
Fall River Reporter September 30

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…

Public Safety
Fall River Reporter September 29

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…

Government & Civic
Fall River Reporter September 27

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…

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Springfield by the numbers

Population 152,646Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
31.87 sq mi (82.54 km²), 1.21 sq mi water
Median age
33.7
Households
57,772
Persons per household
2.6
Median household income
$52,656
Median house value
$245,000
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
CITY CLERK
Address
36 COURT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
Municipal record
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