Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts hosted its 16th annual Will Bike 4 Food fundraiser, drawing cyclists from across the Pioneer Valley who rode routes from 4 to 100 miles and celebrated with an after party by Five College Movers (a nod to community effort in fighting food insecurity).
🎭 Culture
Alice Cooper brought his shock rock show to The Big E Arena Saturday night, thrilling a crowd with classic hits and dramatic theatrics (a nod to his enduring style) in West Springfield.
🎓 Education
Springfield Schools are proposing to shift four days lost to a cyberattack by adjusting winter break, with makeup days planned for Dec.
21, 22 and Jan. 4, 5, and the proposal awaiting a full committee vote Thursday at 6 p.m. — the change helps the district meet its 180-day requirement.
🌲 Environment
Today, after heavy rain, Springfield's combined sewer system still releases millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into the Connecticut River — officials note that $300 million in improvements have not stopped frequent overflows — causing ongoing economic and environmental strain.
🏈 Sports
The Patriots will host the Steelers at 1 p.m. on Sunday as they adjust their lineup without A.J.
Brown after their season opener loss. Experts expect the revised team setup to bring key changes to the game.
The Red Sox clinched a playoff spot Sunday after the Braves beat the Astros, which helped them qualify despite losses to the Rays + Mike Yastrzemski hit a key three-run homer that marks the team’s second consecutive postseason berth.
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