Springfield
Morning News
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Donors can nominate their donor-advised fund gifts to local nonprofits for a dollar-for-dollar match by Resilient Valley until May 1 — the initiative has already raised over $150,000 to support groups in environmental conservation, food justice, education, arts, and social services. BusinessWest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Maura Healey signed new cannabis legislation on Sunday that raised the possession limit to two ounces and doubled retail licenses for businesses + reduced the Cannabis Control Commission to three members. The law aims to support industry competitiveness and inclusion. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Thunderbirds will begin their best-of-three Calder Cup playoff+ series against the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday, Apr. 22 at 7 p.m. at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, with game two on Friday, Apr. 24 and game three on Saturday, Apr. 25 if needed. Western Mass News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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