Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is asking volunteers to place American flags on veterans’ graves at all publicly owned and maintained cemeteries for Memorial Day through May 25—volunteers should call 413-787-6141 to sign up.

Christopher Anderson—37 from Wales—was convicted for selling fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs and received a sentence of three and a half to four years in state prison with an additional concurrent year, as announced by Hampden District Attorney Anthony D.

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American International College named Nicolle Cestero as its 13th president after serving as interim leader.

Cestero has worked at the school for 14 years and is a Mount Holyoke alumna—her appointment follows former president Hubert Benitez’s departure last June.

Springfield's City Council protested the loss of a $20 million EPA grant meant to plant 1,500 trees and install geothermal heating in two city buildings—citing that the funding was key to reducing pollution and easing high asthma rates.

The council voted unanimously on Monday and is now working with federal lawmakers to fight for the grant's restoration.

A public health alert from USDA said that listeria was found in chicken, bacon and ranch wraps sold at Big Y and Price Chopper—produced on May 2 with a sell by date of May 7—and the affected wraps, shipped to stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, are no longer for sale so anyone with the product should throw it away or return it.

ROAR! Comedy: Aaron Chen

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Fun experience — Enjoy an exciting night of laughter with Aaron Chen, a rising star in comedy from Australia.

ROAR! Comedy: Aaron Chen

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star Aaron Chen from Australia.

Volunteer Fair

On Sunday, May 18 at 1pm, over a dozen local non-profit organizations will be on hand to talk about the work they do and the volunteer opportunities they offer. The event is free and open to the public.

Comedy Night with Nicky Smigs

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience laughs with a talented comedian who started at Second City Chicago.

30th Anniversary Self Advocacy Conference

9 AM – 4 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration required — Celebrate three decades of self advocacy and connect with like-minded individuals.

Open Home Tour

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 47 Garfield St, Springfield, MA — Free entry — Explore a charming property listed by J Barrett & Company.

On-Site Tour of Best Senior Living Amenities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 370 Pine St, Springfield — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living dining and activities at this informative tour.

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts

8 AM — Downtown Springfield, MA — Various costs for bike rentals — Compete in a scenic triathlon with a swim in the Connecticut River and bike through charming New England landscapes.