Springfield
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Janna Brown, known for her weather forecasts and love for animals, launched Critter Corner on local newscasts and later became the executive director of the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center foundation after nearly ten years of service. On Wednesday, her colleagues celebrated her contributions by raising funds for the animal center—marking a heartfelt farewell to her long-standing dedication. Western Mass News
- ➤ Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity is asking local individuals, teams and companies to support Women Build 2025+ the event lets women work with volunteers to build homes and address local housing needs. The event offers five sponsorship levels from $250 to $10,000 to help make affordable housing a reality for families. MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested two Springfield men on Friday after they responded to a gun call on Saint James Avenue at 8 a.m.—the officers later found drugs including more than 5,000 bags of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine along with ammunition in a car on Page Boulevard, and both men now face drug and firearm charges. Western Mass News
- ➤ A 16-year-old was arrested on Monday for allegedly breaking into three Hyundai vehicles on Melrose Street—officers chased and captured him after he fled just after midnight. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield will remember fallen veterans on Friday at noon on the steps of City Hall—where wreaths will be placed at five monuments and a speaking program will honor their service. The Veterans’ Services Department organized the event as part of Memorial Day observances. 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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David O’Connell: Live Music
6-9 p.m. — Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center — Dinner reservations available — Enjoy an evening of live music while dining on Irish delights.
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The Willie J. Laws Band
9-11:59 p.m. — Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ — Cover charge at the door — Enjoy a unique blend of Texas roots music infused with funk and jazz from a celebrated local band.
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