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Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center After School Program plans to expand its services and build duplexes for families in Springfield—it will host an open house Sept. 24 to share its vision with residents. MassLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 52nd Mattoon Street Arts Festival was held Saturday and Sunday in Springfield and featured over 100 exhibitors showing handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and more—making it the longest running arts and crafts show in the Pioneer Valley. Strolling entertainers performed on both days while three new food vendors offered treats at the free event. Western Mass News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield School Committee voted 5-1 on Sept. 4 to update competency determination requirements for the class of 2026 and 2027—these new benchmarks, set by DESE, require coursework in English, math and science and offer remediation options for those who fall short. The district will review its grading policy after Gov. Healey’s K-12 Graduation Council releases its report in December. The Reminder
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield residents and city council committee members are drafting an Urban Woodlands Ordinance that will protect micro forests through permits and a revolving tree fund — measures aimed at preserving mature wooded lots and cooling the city. The draft ordinance follows concerns over a solar installation project that removed a mature forest and will be discussed in upcoming subcommittee meetings with developers. The Reminder
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts state officials will break ties with federal immunization policies to ensure COVID-19 booster shots remain available at retail pharmacies — insurers must now cover these vaccines. State regulators have also penalized sports betting companies for allowing wagers on a Philippines basketball league facing game fixing allegations. New England Public Media
- ➤ City and state officials in Springfield celebrated the grand opening of the Convention Center Carpark and its adjacent plaza—Bruce's Landing—on Aug. 27; the $80 million project is expected to boost downtown access and create local jobs. The Reminder
- ➤ Springfield may lose its $20M EPA grant—after a judge dismissed a legal challenge by tribes, nonprofits and local governments on Aug. 29. The funds were meant to support projects such as a community solar project, home upgrades and tree planting—initiatives designed to reduce health risks, and the city is planning an appeal. The Reminder
- ➤ Mass. Gov. Maura Healey said that Boston immigration enforcement detained everyday workers and was a political power grab rather than a step to improve public safety—stressing that local families suffered from these actions. MassLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Schweb Partners LLC may have to pay two and a half million dollars to the commonwealth and forgive seven and a half million in rent owed to settle claims it did not keep Springfield Gardens safe—issues like water leaks and pests—and a judge must still approve the deal. The Reminder
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