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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Tire on Avocado Street in Springfield will donate $5 to America's VetDogs with every oil change this summer—supporting local veterans and first responders. Western Mass News
- ➤ Revitalize CDC announced that the Liberty Bank Foundation donated $10,000 to support its annual #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild program – which repairs and improves homes for low-income families, veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities – and bank employees are volunteering to help the project in Springfield. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The former All American Bar Grill & Patio at 459 Dwight St. was sold to Bar Belmont LLC — a company led by auto dealer Jeb Balise — after a fire in December left the building empty. MassLive
- ➤ A Springfield eatery silenced by fire now has a new owner as Bar Belmont LLC led by auto dealer James E. Jeb Balise takes over, while Big Y reopened in Tower Square and major utilities will soon roll out smart meters to help customers save on energy costs. In addition, Springfield water customers face a new fee amid board reform calls and a conservancy purchased 578 acres near Blandford that feeds the city’s water supply—local changes signal ongoing shifts in the business landscape. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Springfield saw many changes as American International College began a new health care management degree, cooling centers will open on Thursday and Friday, the city approved $19M to fix roofs on three old elementary schools, and a new rule sets 500 square feet as the minimum for one-bedroom apartments unless the City Council gives a waiver. A man was charged with a double shooting that left a 54-year-old dead, a weekend homicide victim was identified after a Main Street shooting at 11:20 p.m., and officials are studying a jail-to-college program and ways to boost internet competition in Indian Orchard and Pine Point — all marking important steps by local leaders. MassLive
- ➤ Springfield activists have urged the Supreme Judicial Court to hear an appeal that could stop Palmer Renewable Energy from reviving a 35-megawatt wood-burning biomass plant using expired permits at Palmer Paving Corp. on Page Blvd. — The push comes after a 15-year fight over the project. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rich Ice Cream Co. is recalling over 110,000 ice cream bars due to listeria contamination, and the FDA warns that the recalled products, sold in 23 states and Nassau, may cause fever and muscle aches—customers should throw them away immediately. MassLive
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Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
July 29th - August 2nd — Springfield College — Registration required — Enhance basketball skills and confidence through specialized training and leadership development.
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Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival
1-9 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Free entry — Immerse yourself in island vibes with carnival fun, delicious Caribbean cuisine, and live music for the whole family.
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Annie the Musical
1:30-4 p.m. — Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tale of little Annie as she navigates the challenges of the 1930s in New York City.
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East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Eastern States Exposition — Cost varies — Explore a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils at this east coast showcase.
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African Community Festival
5-9 p.m. — Marshall Roy Park — Free entry — Celebrate African culture with music, food, and art in Springfield.
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Aquanett Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Forest Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience the electrifying 80's Rock n Metal show by Aquanett in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket sales begin May 16 — Catch the Grammy-winning duo for an electrifying night of rock.
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Watercolor Workshop
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $110 | $94 for members — Explore watercolor techniques with guided themes of architecture, flowers, and water scenes.
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Flora & Fauna: Historic Carriage House Tour & Garden Party Fundraiser
1-4 p.m. — Carriage House at The Barney — $40-$50 — Experience a blend of history, music, and nature in a vibrant garden setting with a historic tour and a silent auction.
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