Good morning, Springfield.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.