Springfield
Morning News
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A significant drugstore on State Street in Springfield is slated to shut down early next year. Western Mass News
- ➤ Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi advises that despite colder weather, ice on local waterways like Loon Pond is not yet safe for recreational activities without two weeks of sustained freezing temperatures. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Greenfield man was arrested for allegedly placing a hidden camera in a locker room at Bondi’s Island, a regional wastewater treatment facility in Agawam. Western Mass News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield Business Improvement District received a $100,000 grant to stimulate economic growth through the Lease It Local Springfield initiative, which supports small businesses in revitalizing downtown Springfield. The Reminder
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Public Schools and the Police Department aim to revise a contract for emergency police access to school cameras, responding to public concerns and aiming for clarity and privacy respect. The Reminder
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tracye Whitfield was unanimously nominated to be Springfield City Council vice president for 2025, following Melvin Edwards' decision to step down. The Reminder
- ➤ The Springfield City Council approved initial steps to extend the residency requirement for new municipal employees from one year to two years to facilitate their relocation amidst housing market challenges. The Reminder
- ➤ The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission received $4.47 million in loan forgiveness for the West Parish Water Treatment Plant project, part of a broader effort supported by various federal and local funds to modernize and enhance water treatment capabilities. The Reminder
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Massachusetts, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), vital for enabling SNAP recipients to purchase produce, has faced budget cuts reducing monthly reimbursements to $20, impacting families and farmers statewide. The Reminder
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jenelle Smith is opening Jen's Organics, a vegan restaurant, in Tower Square to bring new dining options as the area's food court revives post-COVID. MassLive
SHOP NEWS
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