Springfield
Morning News
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former corrections officer Scott Szaban has opened the independent A New Chapter bookstore on Elm Street in West Springfield where he offers over 3,000 titles, personalized service, and plans after-hours events including a second Bingo Night on Feb. 11. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The documentary '65 Years of As Schools Match Wits' premiered Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. on NEPM TV, chronicling the long history of the student quiz show that has been a pillar of local education since 1961. New England Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chaplains at the VA Medical Center in Leeds were told to avoid mentioning ICU nurse Alex Pretti during services until further guidance was provided, following her Jan. 24 killing. Internal emails showed some clergy worried the directive limited their ability to offer support. MassLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Student Prince and The Fort in Springfield will serve hunter’s dinners featuring a prix fixe menu this Thursday while Munich Haus in Chicopee will host buffet-style game feasts on Feb. 21, March 21, and April 18 — both events require advance ticket purchase with prices at $89 and $70 respectively. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pope Francis girls basketball bounced back on Friday night by beating Belchertown 70-59 on the road; Eden Murray scored 14 points for the Cardinals. The team will face Frontier on Monday at 7:30 p.m. MassLive
- ➤ Mount Everett secured its first outright Bi-County West title since 1962 with a 65-56 win at Libertas Academy on Friday night; Brady Carpenter led the team with 29 points. The Eagles improved to 13-2 overall and remain unbeaten in league play. MassLive
- ➤ The Springfield Thunderbirds defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2-1 on Friday night at the MassMutual Center with two power play goals, although the visitors scored late. They completed their five-game homestand on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. when they hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack. MassLive
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote in the poll for the best high school boys basketball guard until Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m. The contest features standout players (including Brookline's Caleb Haynes, who scored 38 points in December) and invites readers to choose their favorite. MassLive
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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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