Girl Scout project highlights history of St. Gregory Armenian Church

Staasi Heropoulos

SPRINGFIELD — When Sophia Minassian visits her Armenian grandmother in Springfield, she hears stories about the old country and what life was like for her Armenian ancestors who settled in the city a century ago....
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New weight-loss clinic changing the stigma on obesity

Miasha Lee

SPRINGFIELD — Renew Weight Loss Med Spa, a weight loss clinic on 235 Chestnut St. had its grand opening on April 5. Attendees included Counselor Zaida Govan and Jack Clemente and Traci Talbert from the Franklin County Community Development Corporation....
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Springfield City Council approves $900K transfer for wrongful death case

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council recently approved the use of $900,000 from the city’s free cash account to cover a legal settlement with the estate of Madelyn Linsenmeir, a woman who died while in custody in 2018....
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Sarno announces Payne’s replacement as Springfield city solicitor

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Buoniconti, an attorney currently serving as city solicitor for the town of Agawam will now take the same position with the City of Springfield, replacing outgoing City Solicitor Judge John Payne....
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Springfield Museums host solar eclipse viewing party

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Museums hosted its Great American Solar Eclipse Party on April 8 in celebration of the solar eclipse visible across Massachusetts....
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Akers sworn in as next Springfield police superintendent

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — A packed crowd at Symphony Hall, including a wide representation of community members, government and religious leaders, law enforcement and supporters were on hand to witness the swearing in ceremony for Lawrence E. “Larry” Akers as the city of Springfield’s first Black police superin...
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Organization tackles repairs at 12 Springfield area homes

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Chipping paint, broken railings, overgrown brush — these are the kind of repairs that many homeowners have neither the time nor money to tackle. In Springfield, there are plenty of houses that could benefit from a little TLC and on April 27, volunteers will provide just that....
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AIC president resigns, vice president becomes interim

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — American International College President Hubert Benitez resigned from his position and Executive Vice President Nicolle Cestero has taken over the position on an interim basis until a new president is selected, the college recently announced....
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Plans for third annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend announced

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The third annual Springfield Pride Parade will take to the campus of Springfield Technical Community College on June 1, the main event of a three-day celebration that will include festivities and community gatherings around the city....
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Harris Elementary students ‘love’ new band program

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — A new band program at Frederick Harris Elementary in Springfield has given fourth and fifth graders the opportunity to practice, perform and create music in a traditional concert band ensemble. The students are loving it....
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Springfield awards $12M to support local businesses, projects

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — A total of $12 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding was awarded by the city of Springfield for the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund for the betterment and sustainability of local businesses and community projects....
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Sarno vows to protect city’s interests following MGM meeting

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — While MGM officials say they remain “dedicated” to the company’s Springfield casino operations, Mayor Domenic Sarno stressed regardless of the scenario, he would work to ensure the city continues to receive the benefits of its negotiated host community agreement....
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Hockey regional ‘a win, hands down’ for Springfield economy

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s first foray into hosting a NCAA Division I hockey tournament regional provided a shot in the arm for the local economy, according to early statistical and anecdotal data....
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