Government · Select Board
Council Advances Dirt Bike Fine Overhaul
The Springfield City Council voted 12-0 to advance a new ordinance overhauling fines for illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.
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Morning Brief
Cemetery tour spotlights Armory history
Springfield Preservation Trust's annual cemetery tour this past weekend highlighted the history of the Springfield Armory. Also in today's brief (1 items): Cemetery tour spotlights Armory history.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026
Springfield, Massachusetts obituary notices this week name four residents, listed last name first: Lewis-Hrycay, Brenda Joy; Nahorniak, John J.; DelValle, Jose Antonio Jr.; and Wuller, Susan M. All four appeared on Echovita's Springfield obituary listings this week.
Morning Brief
Fall allergies worse this year, doctor says
Doctor warns Springfield's fall allergy season is more severe than last year. Also in today's brief (3 items): Fall allergy season is worse than last year, Springfield doctor says; Pro-life group to hold visual memorial in Springfield; Pope Francis Prep vs Central soccer, Oct. 21.
Government · Other Committee
Board Declares Two Dogs Dangerous After Death
Springfield's Animal Control Board declared two pit bulls dangerous after they killed a neighbor's puppy, splitting 3-1 in one of five dog-complaint hearings held October 15.
Government · Select Board
Council panel hears red-light camera bill, takes no vote
Springfield's council committees heard a pitch for red-light cameras but took no vote on backing the state bill.
Government · Select Board
Springfield Panel Hears Lanternfly Control Guidance
Springfield City Council committee heard a forestry briefing on the spotted lanternfly and other invasive pests threatening local trees and crops.
Morning Brief
City opens $1 million tax relief fund
Springfield opens $1 million property tax relief fund for seniors and disabled homeowners.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026
Two Springfield, Massachusetts obituaries were published this week, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026: Salvatore, Raymond T., age 48, died October 5, and Reyes, Blanca Iris, age 89, died October 7. Neither listing included biographical or service details beyond age, date of dea…
Morning Brief
Council eyes $300 fines for door-to-door sales
Springfield councilors consider police registration and $300 fines for pushy door-to-door salespeople. From our own coverage: Single deed recorded in town for September-October period. Also in today's brief (4 items): City weighs $300 fines for door-to-door salespeople; Trial Court admi…
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