Springfield
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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saturday marked the second annual Bands for Brittney fundraiser, presented by Hyundai Hope on Wheels, that featured live music, food, and kids' activities while raising funds for childhood cancer research and support for local families. The event honored Brittney Bliss, who died from cancer at age five in 2023—and the community continues to build on her legacy. Western Mass News
- ➤ On Saturday, the Spirit of Springfield held the annual World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast as residents gathered to enjoy pancakes despite misty weather. Springfield City Councilor Brian Santaniello said the event shows the department’s hard work—proving its dedication to the community. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Springfield men were indicted on federal drug trafficking charges for distributing crack cocaine and fentanyl in Vermont last fall — they pleaded not guilty during separate arraignments in Burlington and remain held without bail on pending state homicide charges. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield City Council voted 13-0 last week to approve a new 5,000-gallon diesel tank at the Peter Pan Bus Lines garage on 11 Liberty St.—The move will let Peter Pan resume fueling its vehicles onsite at lower wholesale rates after removing a temporary 500-gallon tank, following a meeting with Metro Center Association members to review safety concerns. MassLive
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Walking Tour: Springfield’s Lost Riverfront
10:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Springfield’s Lost Riverfront with local historians and experts.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Carl Sagan
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