Springfield
Morning News
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The YWCA of Western Massachusetts elected Dawn Fleury (treasurer and executive committee member), Kiana Lowe, and Mollie Sullivan to its board as part of the Shifting the Paradigm campaign, adding expertise in finance, communications and social services to support local women and families. BusinessWest
- ➤ The O’Dell Women’s Center hosted a celebration in Springfield that honored organizations and community leaders helping women gain economic stability (including Bay Path University and United Way). The event announced a future commitment of $750,000, adding to $1.5 million donated since the center’s founding. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BusinessWest will honor young professionals in its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards on Thursday, June 11 at 5 p.m. at the MassMutual Center — honorees are featured in BusinessWest's April 27 issue and online — with the Alumni Achievement Award winner revealed. BusinessWest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 52 Sumner in Forest Park will host a busy summer with a free concert by blues-rock artist Kurt Allen on June 11, a Serial Killer Speakeasy from June 25–27, a return show by Grammy winner Kingfish on Aug. 9, plus the Pioneer Valley Ska Festival on July 24–25. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AMR’s Earn While You Learn EMT program celebrated its graduates Monday in Springfield — friends, family and local officials gathered to honor the new EMT-Bs who now hold state certification and increased pay. Launched in 2019, the 12-week course gives paid work experience paired with EMT training. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced Monday that health insurance companies are required to limit cost-sharing increases to 3.6 percent from 4.8 percent for plans sold in the merged market beginning in 2027 + the lower cap aims to help patients afford care. Western Mass News
- ➤ Baystate Health picked the former Smithland Pet and Garden Center at 144 West St. in Ware for its new Mary Lane Convenient Care center (offering four exam rooms, imaging, and laboratory services) that will open in nine to 12 months, marking its return after the old hospital closed in 2023. MassLive
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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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IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon - Western Massachusetts
Sunday, Jun 7th — Mass Mutual Center — Registration required — Experience a challenging 70.3 triathlon featuring a scenic swim, bike, and run through beautiful Western Massachusetts.
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The Savage Brothers Live at The Landing
4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Landing — Free admission — Experience vibrant funk music from the acclaimed Savage Brothers band in a lively outdoor atmosphere.
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25th Annual GTO Car Show
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Springfield Elks Lodge #61 — Registration required — Celebrate classic cars and support local charities with the Pioneer Valley GTO Association.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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