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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Springfield Armory celebrated its 50th anniversary as a National Historic Site with free live music, guided tours by park rangers, and local food available for visitors. Many people came to honor this historic landmark — an important piece of the Pioneer Valley. Western Mass News
- ➤ Springfield Armory is celebrating its 50th anniversary today, marking fifty years of manufacturing and community impact. Officials said the milestone reflects the armory’s historic role in local industry — a legacy that continues to shape Springfield. Western Mass News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, a water main break at 638 Belmont Avenue in Springfield sprayed water and closed the street—city crews responded but it is unclear if repairs are complete. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday afternoon, Springfield Police's Firearms Investigation Unit was investigating an illegal drug sale at a home on Manchester Terrace when they located 24-year-old Shaunty Jenkins with an outstanding warrant; after he drove into a deputy's cruiser and injured two officers, authorities arrested him and seized cocaine, heroin, and cash—Jenkins now faces drug and firearm charges. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Justice ended a grant that brought in about $1 million this spring to Roca's violence intervention program for women in Western Mass—reducing its ability to support high-risk young women like Breasia Mitchell, who once relied on the program after escaping abuse. MassLive
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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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Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show
All Day — Brimfield Town Hall Annex — Entry fee varies — Explore the largest antique and collectibles market in the U.S. with thousands of dealers.
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