Springfield
Morning News
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local East Longmeadow business is using its new food wagon to collect nonperishable food donations to help those in need until December 15. Owner Stan Prager said he was motivated by concerns over SNAP benefits and the drive is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—donations so far have weighed over 100 pounds. Western Mass News
- ➤ On Nov 13, Dakin Humane Society held its humane awards at its Springfield facility and honored six individuals, one company and one guide dog for their work with animals. Award winners included Katelin Welles, Trystan Candelario, Dr. Lauren Atkins, Melissa Dawn Vancini, David Roulston & guide dog Bernie, Berkshire Bank and Charlotte Cathro, each recognized for their unique contributions. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BJ’s Wholesale Club opened its new gas station on Wednesday as the first business at Springfield Crossing shopping plaza—this 360,000 square-foot center is expected to include Target, Petsmart, and Skechers by Christmas. Western Mass News
- ➤ Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest's eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, which will be held on December 9 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow—co-emcees Dina McMahon and LaTonia Monroe Naylor will host the event while tables of 10 are available for $95 per person. BusinessWest
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Springfield Public Schools, nearly 87% of students receive breakfast in their classrooms—an initiative seen by state officials as a national model for boosting nutrition and learning. Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler visited Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School on November 19 to observe the program in action. New England Public Media
- ➤ MGM Springfield surprised dedicated preschool educator Kiaraliz Kuilan on Wednesday in honor of National Education Support Professionals Day by gifting her a free overnight stay & a $250 certificate for Chandler's Steakhouse. The venue also donated $5,000 to Square One to fund classroom supplies & educational programs for local children. Western Mass News
- ➤ Westfield Bank donated $3,000 to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts to support programs that teach financial literacy and work readiness to young people—helping them build skills for the future. BusinessWest
- ➤ Governor Maura Healey announced new state data showing that public college graduates earn $20,000+$30,000 more per year than those without degrees, and her administration's college affordability plans saved over $130 million for students last school year. The Department of Higher Education will update earnings statistics annually on a public dashboard to track the success of these investments. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Andrea Campbell met with tenants at Springfield Gardens on November 19th to address a $10M settlement reached with New Jersey-based Schweb Partners LLC—responsible for prolonged housing violations like water leaks, mold, and unsafe conditions. Campbell, who cited her own background in public housing, said updated tenant rights guides will help prevent future abuses. New England Public Media
- ➤ Nurses and healthcare workers celebrated the state house’s passage of a bill on Wednesday to protect them from violence — the measure now moves to the Senate and will require hospitals to review safety risks and design prevention plans if approved. Western Mass News
- ➤ Governor Maura Healey visited the Food Bank of Western Mass in Chicopee on Monday—after the state resumed SNAP benefits following a shutdown—to address rising food insecurity, and Andrew Morehouse noted that Hampden and Franklin counties saw the highest rates in 2024—new state funding will help replace lost food supplies. New England Public Media
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A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets on sale now — Experience a night of unforgettable music and stories with A.J. Croce's latest tour.
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Jeff Dye Performance
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic flair of Jeff Dye live in Springfield.
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Sweater Weather Paint & Pick Your Sip
6-8 p.m. — White Lion Brewing Company — Ticket required — Cozy up for a painting evening with included drinks and good vibes.
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ROAR! Comedy: Frank Santos Jr.
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Free entry — Laugh the night away with Frank Santos Jr.'s hilarious comedy show.
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ROAR! Comedy: Todd Barry
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets required — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Todd Barry, known for his wit and TV appearances.
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Teddy Bear Toss Night
6:05-7:35 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices fluctuate — Bring a new teddy bear and toss it onto the ice after the first goal for a charitable cause.
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5th Annual Kringle Market
10 AM – 4 PM — Nosh Café and Restaurant — $2 at the door — Celebrate the holidays with local artisans, festive food, and community spirit at this vibrant market.
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Holiday Sip & Shop
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield — No entry fee — Enjoy festive refreshments while shopping local gifts and test driving Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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Winter in Watercolor Workshop
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $110, $94 for Members — Explore winter landscapes in watercolor with guidance from artist Andrea Mackin.
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MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
4:30-7 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling basketball classic featuring UMass vs. Boston College and Yale vs. UAlbany in the birthplace of basketball.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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