Springfield
Morning News
Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rock 102 wrapped up its 32nd annual Mayflower Marathon food drive last week at MGM Springfield, raising $260,000 in donations to support Open Pantry Community Services and honor former co-host John O’Brien—who helped launch the event. BusinessWest
- ➤ The Springfield Boys and Girls Club has kicked off its annual Festival of Trees at the MassMutual Center, where over 110 decorated trees are on display and local entertainment is featured — all raffle proceeds support the club and its community programs. The event will run until December 14. Western Mass News
- ➤ The Food Bank of Western Mass’s 16th march raised over $830,000 over two days from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25—surpassing its $650,000 goal—and covered 43 miles to fund more than 1.5 million meals. The event also featured the first Berkshire Mini-March in Pittsfield and drew praise from local leaders such as Rep. Jim McGovern and Gov. Maura Healey. BusinessWest
- ➤ The Springfield Boys and Girls Club announced its 25th Festival of Trees, an annual event that will feature decorated trees and activities for local families. Organizers said more details on the schedule will be available soon. Western Mass News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield City Council granted a special permit to Patrick Gottschlicht to convert a long-vacant office building on East Columbus Ave—the former Howard Johnson’s—into a 39-unit apartment complex with one-bedroom apartments and studios renting for about $1,200 to $1,400 a month. Gottschlicht said he will gut the interior and add a second access from Bruno Street to ease the current entry challenges, and local civic groups have endorsed the project. MassLive
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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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Polish Christmas Decorations: Design, History, and Meaning
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4 for residents, FREE for members — Discover the vibrant history and craft of Polish Christmas decorations with artist Susan Urban.
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Breakfast with Santa
9-11 a.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket price supports local charity — Enjoy a festive breakfast while meeting Santa and supporting a good cause.
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25th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees
10 AM – 5 PM — MassMutual Center — Support local youth programs while enjoying a delightful display of beautifully decorated trees.
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New England's Funniest Comedy Showcase
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience a night of big laughs and fresh voices from New England's top comics.
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