Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
A children's business fair is scheduled at Kenefick Park to give local kids a chance to explore business skills and share creative ideas.
📰 Economy
A Massachusetts State Lottery player won $512,743 by playing the online Big Crush Multiplier game on Saturday (with bets up to $50 required); the win comes as the lottery reported at least five winners in Springfield.
🎓 Education
Students at Springfield Public Schools returning today will notice summer upgrades across 15 buildings that include new roofs, improved air conditioning and refreshed interiors, while work at Commerce High and other sites continues after classes extend into next spring.
Greenfield Savings Bank held a kids’ day event at its Northampton branch this weekend where children learned about saving money and had the chance to open a savings account with a matching deposit of up to $50 (the event also featured fun crafts and treats).
Wilbraham-Monson Academy unveiled its new dining commons on Sunday ahead of the new school year.
The $20 million project includes a new kitchen and a renovated historic chapel for students and faculty while the old dining hall is set to become a theatre.
🌲 Environment
City Council approved transferring a 4.25-acre wooded parcel on Sumner Avenue (185,656 sqft) to the Conservation Commission for $1 last month, protecting its wetlands from development.
The move will keep the East Forest Park land preserved as a natural resource.
🏈 Sports
Patriots VP Eliot Wolf said contract talks with cornerback Christian Gonzalez continue+ the player missed practice on Aug.
10 after an injury, and the team is working with his representatives to finalize an agreement.
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