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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield residents and MGM Springfield share diverse plans for celebrating the New Year's Eve of 2025, highlighting community gatherings and entertainment events. Western Mass News
- ➤ Nathan Costa, president of the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team, focuses on creating a community-centered entertainment experience, leading to record attendance and a partnership with the St. Louis Blues through the 2030-31 season. The Reminder
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Connecticut man was set a $5 million bond for charges including the murder of a Springfield mother and her infant son following a vehicle-related dispute. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Adam Gomez received the Legislator of the Year award from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees for his contributions to public schools and advocacy for educational and social justice. The Reminder
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield city dedicates two parcels of land in Sixteen Acres, totaling one-third of an acre, for conservation to prevent development. MassLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A virtual public hearing for discussing a new Hampden County courthouse complex in Springfield is scheduled for Jan. 2, 2025, following advocacy for its construction due to health concerns at the current courthouse. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC reports a surge in Norovirus cases across the U.S., emphasizing the importance of hygiene and rest for prevention and recovery. Western Mass News
- ➤ Massachusetts passes a bill capping out-of-pocket costs at $25 for name-brand medications for chronic illnesses and eliminating costs for generics, adding pharmacy benefit manager scrutiny. MassLive
- ➤ Massachusetts law now requires health plans to cover opioid reversal drugs like Narcan without prior authorization or cost-sharing. MassLive
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Walker Buehler's official signing with the Red Sox introduces a unique contract structure and the selection of the uncommon jersey number 0. MassLive
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Welcome To My Psyche EP Launch Concert
Get ready to dive deep into the mind of Taija New at the electrifying album launch concert for "Welcome To My Psyche" at Snookers Billiards - The Break Live Entertainment Venue on 1791 Boston Rd. Springfield, MA! This isn’t just any event; it’s a full-on immersive experience that you won’t want to miss.
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Comedy Show featuring Jon Rudnitsky at MGM Springfield
Jon Rudnitsky, recognized for his roles in various films and TV series, will perform a live comedy show at MGM Springfield.
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Jon Rudnitsky Stand-Up Comedy at MGM Springfield
Comedian Jon Rudnitsky, known for his appearances on SNL and various popular series and films, will perform live at MGM Springfield.
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Open House
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