Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Springfield.
West Springfield police and firefighters responded Monday morning to a hazardous materials incident that closed the River Street underpass — officials set up a 300-foot perimeter at 8:26 a.m. — and asked area drivers to avoid the location.
A car caught fire in the Cinemark parking lot on Riverdale St in West Springfield over the weekend and firefighters quickly knocked down the flames—limiting damage to the engine compartment—and prevented the fire from spreading to nearby cars.
Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium, will perform at Springfield Symphony Hall on Friday in her show Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience where she offers audience readings and shares personal stories.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.—the performance starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets priced between $75 and $152.
Springfield will spend $4.3 million this spring to replace 37 vehicles for seven departments — covering both smaller vehicles and larger assets.
The City Council approved $1 million from free cash and will ask for a $3.3 million bond in June — forming a long-term buying plan for equipment upgrades.
On Monday, a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony was held at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam where Governor Healey, State Senator John Velis and local officials — Agawam Mayor Chris Johnson, Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno and Secretary of Veterans’ Services Jon Santiago — honored the fallen heroes.
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.
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.
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.
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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