Springfield
Morning News
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Forest Park Zoo invites families to its Eggstravaganza event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. where the Easter Bunny will greet guests and children will follow the Bunny Trail to collect prize-filled eggs and receive free books from a local nonprofit. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe McMahon has been named president of the O’Connell Companies as Jim Sullivan retires after 44 years, and McMahon will maintain his role as CFO. The new appointment takes effect June 1 and the Holyoke native aims to guide the company’s next chapter (continuity for future growth). BusinessWest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On March 3 at the State House, the Western Mass Arts Advocacy Coalition presented its report from last November’s summit to state legislators, and lawmakers pledged further meetings; Sen. Jo Comerford will meet with the coalition on April 14 (to plan solutions). BusinessWest
- ➤ Springfield Museums invites visitors to the 'Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover' exhibit at the Michele and Donald D’amour Museum of Fine Arts, where repurposed books create interactive art displays like poppies and a life-size dog; the exhibit runs until Sept. 6 (featuring recycled materials) (and innovative design). Western Mass News
- ➤ Majestic Theater in West Springfield held a stage naming ceremony Monday night to honor Founding Producing Director Danny Eaton for his work building its legacy. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Technical Community College has announced College for Kids, a summer program for students ages 11 to 16 running June 22 to Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays that offers hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, business, and leadership (tuition is $260 per week). BusinessWest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 300 fire departments across the Bay State received $5M in grants for critical safety gear after the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the program — 60 Western Mass departments, including Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley, Easthampton and Northampton, were named as recipients. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pfizer is testing VALOR, a new Lyme disease vaccine that is showing 73% effectiveness so far & the FDA will review trial results before approval, which could delay public availability by a year or two. Local experts advise residents to perform tick checks and trim vegetation as tick season begins. Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Central football star Isaiah Rogers (Central’s top recruit with over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns) committed to Notre Dame next season after announcing his decision Monday afternoon at Springfield Central Library. Western Mass News
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Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hershey Bears
7:05-8:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Thunderbirds continue their AHL season with an exciting matchup against the Bears.
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Syracuse Crunch vs Springfield Thunderbirds
6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Check FloHockey to enjoy live streaming of this exciting hockey matchup.
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Emo Philips Live at MGM Springfield
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of humor with one of America's best joke writers.
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ROAR! Comedy with Emo Philips
8-11 PM — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with one of America’s best joke writers.
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New England District Championship
12 PM – 7 PM — Eastern States Exposition — Competitive entry — Witness the top robotics teams from New England compete for glory in a thrilling championship atmosphere.
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The Magical Music of Harry Potter - Live in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Experience the enchanting score from the Harry Potter films performed live.
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2026 Stifel Stars on Ice Tour
7-10 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket required for entry — Celebrate Olympic greatness with top U.S. Figure Skating stars showcasing breathtaking performances on ice.
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