Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield’s Zoo at Forest Park was hit hard by Saturday’s macroburst, causing catastrophic damage while all 225 rescued and rehab animals escaped injury.

Cleanup and repairs continue as the nonprofit expects a $25K weekly loss (Mayor Domenic Sarno declared a state of emergency).

On Monday, volunteers from MGM Springfield helped United Way sort boxes of school supplies and pack backpacks for children in need + donated $1,000 to support the effort.

The supplies will be loaded onto a bus and delivered next week.

A downburst with winds up to 70 mph collapsed part of a building on Dwight Street Extension Saturday evening, leaving 45 residents without a home; they received help from the American Red Cross as crews cleared storm debris in Springfield.

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno, and officials announced a $1 million earmark for the Forest Park Horticultural and Learning Center last Friday in Springfield to boost green space and learning programs (funded by HUD).

State Senator Jake Oliveira and Rep. Angelo Puppolo sent a letter to Eversource’s CEO urging faster action to fix a constant humming near the LNG facility on Ravenwood Drive in Ludlow.

The DEP is investigating complaints from neighbors who reported sleepless nights and headaches.

The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $5.9 million in workforce development grants to 12 statewide initiatives that will train 951 workers for in-demand jobs in various fields; one grant in Springfield will help 85 participants prepare for healthcare roles using local partnerships.

Gov. Healey signed a law Monday afternoon that stops book bans in schools and protects librarians (Freedom to Read Bill) by expanding library facilities, requiring consistent staffing, and instructing education agencies to track challenges to book access.

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (28) said he is focusing on his game rather than rushing contract extension talks, even though Boston may extend his bargain deal this fall; his strong season performance leaves open future discussions with two years remaining on his deal.