Springfield
Morning News
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Liberty Heights joined forces to clear driveways and side roads on Monday while city plows focused on main streets. Snowplows reached partly cleared roads just after 11:00 a.m., and neighbors continued working together during the ongoing storm. Western Mass News
- ➤ After a storm dropped over a foot of snow in western Massachusetts, local crews began cleanup efforts today and officials enforced parking bans in areas with up to 20 inches of snowfall. Western Mass News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CRRC, a Springfield-based rail car maker, may furlough over 160 union workers in March if rail parts from China remain delayed, and Representative Richard Neal is working with federal officials to clear the parts in a 30-day window + help protect local jobs. New England Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plowing has left large snow piles today that may block fire hydrants and exhaust vents, so officials are urging residents to clear a three-foot radius around hydrants (to ensure quick emergency access) and free vents from snow to lower carbon monoxide risks. Western Mass News
- ➤ Gov Healey and Lt Gov Driscoll announced fiscal year 2027 Community One Stop for Growth as a new portal to streamline state grant applications for housing and local development. Municipalities may begin expressing interest today (with guidance from EOED) and applications run from May 4 to June 3 with awards in fall. BusinessWest
- ➤ Three regional transit authorities will launch Link413 tomorrow, offering new weekday bus routes that connect Pittsfield, North Adams, Greenfield, and Northampton with trips lasting 45 or 90 minutes; riders pay $10 per trip and can use the BusPlus+ app. BusinessWest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During a fierce snowstorm in Denver on Sunday, the Patriots kept zero turnovers to secure a Super Bowl ticket. Coach Mike Vrabel — who stressed ball security — led his team to overcome slick field conditions and win the game. MassLive
- ➤ Local high school basketball stars reached 1,000 career points this winter in milestone games from Springfield Central to Frontier and Pittsfield, highlighting a season of record-breaking achievements. Team celebrations rallied support and honored each player’s journey — an inspiring chapter in our regional sports story. MassLive
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ROAR! Comedy Featuring Lara Beitz
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Lara Beitz, known for her appearances on top shows and her electrifying performances.
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Winter Crow Roost Observation
2-6 p.m. — Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary — Registration required — Observe thousands of crows gathering for their winter roost while learning about these intelligent birds.
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ROAR! Comedy: Dylan Carlino
8-9:30 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from the hilariously unique comedian Dylan Carlino.
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Game
7:00-9:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action live with the Springfield Thunderbirds taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
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Ally the Piper Performance
7-10 p.m. — 52 Sumner — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the viral sensation blending modern rock and Celtic influences through the Great Highland bagpipe.
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