Springfield
Morning News
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame donated $8,500 to the Springfield Rotary Club at its luncheon to support local nonprofits. Funds will be awarded at the Paul Harris Luncheon on Thursday, Apr. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at Student Prince and Fort Restaurant — where Carla Alves is honored as Fellow. BusinessWest
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A prescribed burn by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service escaped its boundary at Westover Air Reserve Base on Tuesday, burning plastic piping at Advanced Drainage Systems in Ludlow; the fire was under control by late afternoon with no injuries, and local authorities (Ludlow Fire Dept) are investigating the cause. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frank Colaccino, CEO of Colvest Group, has taken the town to court over a left-turn ban at the planned Towne Shoppes of Longmeadow at 916 Williams St + he paused discussions with potential tenants because the exit is crucial for proper traffic flow. The case is pending in Hampden Superior Court. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield fire officials said two structure fires in the last two days were linked to cigarettes tossed in dry vegetation + they urged residents to use proper ashtrays and ensure cigarettes are fully out to help prevent more fires. Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After Tuesday’s top-ranked game, high school baseball is in full swing today with several teams playing at 4 p.m. on local fields, while Thursday through Saturday bring additional key rivalries including an inner-town battle in Turners Falls and South Hadley’s doubleheader in Northbridge (11 a.m.). MassLive
- ➤ MassLive (local sports source) released its fourth Western Mass softball ranking today. The top three teams remain unchanged while Longmeadow, Agawam and Ludlow climbed after wins, including Ludlow's back-to-back shutouts over Easthampton and Northampton. MassLive
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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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Play by the Books: A Novel Night of Creative Crafting
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $20 ($15 for members) — Celebrate literature and creativity with art-making stations and a gallery tour.
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