Springfield
Morning News
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The TJO Adoption Center seeks volunteers after a parvo closure to help with tasks like laundry, dishes, and pet transportation, and it invites community members to support the upcoming Jack Rome Memorial 5K on May 2 (volunteer shifts are flexible). Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BusinessWest celebrated its 20th edition of the 40 Under Forty club with 800 honorees from business and community who will receive plaques at an annual gala on June 11 at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield — marking two decades of local excellence. BusinessWest
- ➤ In March, business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed for many companies across neighboring communities such as Belchertown, Northampton, Westfield, and West Springfield. The list covers varied services including bakeries+trucking firms, painting and construction. BusinessWest
- ➤ Massachusetts has replaced its rectangular E-ZPass transponders with a low-cost sticker tag system beginning Mar. 1 + drivers now receive new toll devices for free while existing tags still work, and New Jersey is testing the theft-proof option for fleet vehicles later this year. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Building Business Leaders, a cohort-based program for rising managers from small and mid-sized businesses, is now enrolling for the 2026-27 session. The 10-session, in-person course runs from September through June and costs $3,000 per participant, with full reimbursement available from the state’s Workforce Training Fund Express Program for eligible employers. BusinessWest
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Springfield High School health educator Belinda McDonnell warned that vape products marketed with sweet flavors and covert designs lure teens, as a 2025 survey shows 23.5% have tried vaping + she urges families to talk openly and use programs like My Life, My Quit for support. Western Mass News
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Vision without execution is hallucination.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Springfield Morning News
Welcome to the Springfield Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Massachusetts community. If you like the Springfield Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Massachusetts. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Springfield Morning News
A free Springfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://springfieldmorningnews.com/sitemap