Springfield
Morning News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials, state leaders and nonprofit groups kicked off a school-centered revitalization for Mason Square on May 4. They toured Benjamin Swan and Deberry Elementary schools — sights including updated parks and repurposed industrial buildings — with a $100,000 planning grant to coordinate future neighborhood improvements. MassLive
- ➤ Elizabeth Staples, president of Good Dog Spot, will speak at the Leadership Luncheon on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Henry M. Thomas III Center as the Young Professional Society hosts a power hour chat (More than Puppy Love) on building an animal-care career. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gary Rome, owner of Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, said that new federal, state, and dealer rebates are making electric vehicles more affordable even with high electricity rates—discounts can reduce a $55,000 car to about $18,000, spurring more drivers to choose EVs over gas ones. Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Thunderbirds rallied on Tuesday night to win game three with a standout goalie performance (after overcoming an early deficit) and now lead the series 2-1. They will play game four tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the Thunderdome. Western Mass News
- ➤ MassLive’s baseball rankings place Springfield Central at No. 1 (10-4) and Pittsfield at (13-2) as they share the top spot in Valley West; today at 4 p.m. in Pittsfield, the teams meet while only two regular-season games remain for each to clinch the league title. MassLive
- ➤ UMass Minutewomen lacrosse team finished practice at Garber Field and traveled Wednesday to Annapolis. They will face Navy in an NCAA regional match on Friday at 3 p.m. (riding a 12-game win streak). Western Mass News
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Westfield Starfires Baseball Game
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bullens Field — Tickets available online — Catch the collegiate summer action with the Westfield Starfires.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
June 5-11 — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical adventures of Frozen and Encanto brought to life on ice.
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Kristin Chirico Live Comedy Show
8:30 – 10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket information available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Kristin Chirico, known for her unique perspectives and engaging performances.
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