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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new welcome center for refugees has opened in West Springfield where the Welcoming Alliance for Refugee Ministry (WARM) provides housing, English classes and health care for almost 100 families from Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. The center is funded by local and state grants plus church donations and partners with Jewish Family Service to help clients learn their rights. New England Public Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Collins talked about his work at Center Square Grill in East Longmeadow as he recalled a sprinkler malfunction that closed the restaurant for a few months and his decision to pay his workers fully during that time—he is also growing a real estate business with 20 rental homes and hosting a food TV show. This reflection highlights his passion for quality dining and the future growth of his businesses. BusinessWest
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will open its 2025—26 season on Oct. 11 with 'A Night in Italy' at Springfield Symphony Hall, featuring music from The Godfather, a performance with youth orchestra members, a classical conversation with guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen, and an Italian-themed pre-concert reception with treats, wine, and a charcuterie board hosted by the Italian Cultural Center. The event will also honor former board member Ron Weiss. BusinessWest
- ➤ On Sept. 24, Springfield Museums held its annual meeting and elected Jon Berthiaume and Dr. Natasha McKay as new trustees while naming Dr. Mark Keroack as board chair — Kate Kane was named trustees emeriti and two corporators were added to bring the total to 325. BusinessWest
- ➤ The Springfield Chamber Players will open their 2025-26 season at 52 Sumner on Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. with Alexander Svensen, joined by Romina Kostare and Patrick Berry — the five-concert series is the group's second at this venue and will include events at Westfield Athenaeum and a partnership with Springfield Youth Orchestras. BusinessWest
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ UMass Amherst will start a new plan to boost the local and state economy by creating jobs, building affordable housing, and expanding ties with businesses and government—officials will work with community groups and use new tests to track progress. The effort builds on the university’s long role as an economic engine. BusinessWest
- ➤ A Realtor.com analysis found that only 10 states let retirees live solely on Social Security benefits, with Delaware, Indiana and Arizona showing a surplus while many states face a shortfall. Retirees in Massachusetts face a yearly deficit of $7,345—mainly from higher housing costs. MassLive
- ➤ Last year, more than $1.1 million was spent by visitors at Springfield Armory National Historic Site, generating $562,000 in wages and contributing $1.5 million to the local economy—15,925 people visited in 2024. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts colleges are increasing their free tuition programs for qualifying students; Mount Holyoke in South Hadley announced this month that U.S. families earning up to $150,000 will receive free tuition — joining about 30 schools and the state's free in‑state community college program as enrollment shifts continue. This move comes as schools adjust to a declining birth rate and growing competition for students. New England Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State health officials raised West Nile Virus risk levels after two new human cases were reported on Friday—one involving a woman in her 60s in Middlesex County and one with a man in his 50s in Suffolk County. Areas such as Arlington, Chelsea, Medford, and Waltham are now high risk while western Massachusetts remains moderate as residents are advised to use mosquito repellent and cover exposed skin. Western Mass News
- ➤ Nurses at Cooley Dickinson Hospital will hold a strike-authorization vote on October 9th as the Massachusetts Nurses Association reports concerns about unsafe conditions, low wages, and rising health insurance costs—if approved, the vote could lead to a one-day work stoppage. The vote does not guarantee that a strike will occur. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Way Finders and UMass Donahue Institute will share a housing study called 'Building Homes. Building Futures.' on Oct. 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center in Springfield — the report shows the region needs 23,000 new homes now and over 16,700 more even with expected population drops by 2035. BusinessWest
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