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Springfield City Councilors seek more answers — and a raccoon’s body

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — A pair of City Council subcommittees met to review the policy on potentially rabid wildlife and reached a consensus that while the procedures are sound, they were not followed in a recent alleged incident involving Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, his SUV and a now deceased raccoon....
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Springfield Public Schools provide update on FY25 budget

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Chief Financial and Operations Officer Patrick Roach presented a brief update on the fiscal year 2025 budget to the School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee during its March 6 meeting....
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Major changes announced for Sarno administration

G. Michael Dobbs

SPRINGFIELD — The police superintendent is retiring and a successor has been announced. The school superintendent is retiring and a national search for his replacement is underway and now Patrick Sullivan, executive director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management, is retiring as well....
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Springfield City Council removes barriers for Akers to be police superintendent

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Deputy Police Chief Lawrence Akers remains on track to become the city’s next police superintendent following the City Council meeting on Feb. 26 and 27, which entailed comprehensive discussions about Akers’ position and authority. ...
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O’Dell Women’s Center seeking women-centric nonprofits

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — An organization in Springfield with the mission of serving as a hub to serve low-income women, is seeking nonprofits to bring its vision to fruition....
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Springfield School Committee approves superintendent search timeline, hybrid model

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — At its Feb. 29 meeting, the Springfield School Committee voted to approve a modified superintendent search timeline and hybrid model....
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Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — In an instant, a life can be changed. Ashyah Johnson-Simpkins was 19 and enjoying herself at an after-prom party with friends when someone in a passing car fired a gunshot, which struck her in the head....
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Library advocacy groups join state officials for Legislative Breakfast

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The Brightwood Library Branch was host to one of four Legislative Breakfast events focused on library advocacy and supportive legislation across the commonwealth....
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