Springfield
Morning News
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Boys and Girls Club is hosting the Green-n-Fit cleanup to bring residents together and improve local outdoor areas. Details including registration dates will be released soon + community members are encouraged to join. Western Mass News
- ➤ Jamillah Joy Medina Nova, the community relations coordinator at Springfield City Library, was nominated for the 40 Under Forty award for boosting library engagement and local partnerships. She balances her role with her design and consulting firm plus volunteer work for youth and arts. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Employers in Springfield must update their Written Information Security Program to protect employee data and meet strict state laws. A local law firm advises reviewing risks, training staff, and notifying authorities of breaches — measures that could prevent costly penalties. BusinessWest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Museums is set to open a new exhibit on revolutionary ideas at the Wood Museum of Springfield History on May 16. Curator Elizabeth Kapp says the display features three parts—colonial domestic life, the evolution of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, and Springfield’s industrial breakthroughs—to show how everyday innovation shaped our past. BusinessWest
- ➤ The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is hosting a year of exhibits — including a temporary Knox Trail map display, Independence Day fireworks, a Heritage Pops Concert on July 25 and Forging Freedom re-enactments on Aug. 29 — to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. BusinessWest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMass will host its annual Dash and Dine 5k today on campus as community members join a 5k race and enjoy a meal after the run. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is hosting Drug Takeback Day today — a program for safely disposing of unused medications at local drop-off points. Residents are encouraged to bring expired drugs to help prevent misuse. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baystate Health has served Western Massachusetts for over 140 years and is now planning to expand services at local facilities, adding new care initiatives + community programs to meet growing health needs and sustain its role as a vital provider. BusinessWest
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Thunderbirds beat the Charlotte Checkers two to one in overtime on Saturday night to advance to the Atlantic Division semifinals, and they will face the Providence Bruins on May 1. 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
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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