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Springfield affordable housing units get $17M 'transformation'

Published Apr 24, 2024 07:33PM

Springfield affordable housing units get $17M 'transformation'

State and local officials Wednesday celebrated the $17 million renovation of an affordable housing complex in Springfield's McKnight neighborhood.

The Michaels Group, which owns the Bergen Circle property, upgraded windows, flooring, kitchens and bathrooms — among other things — across the 200 units. Mass Housing, a quasi-public agency, provided much of the financing for the project in the form of loans. Agency spokesperson Tom Farmer said it's important to maintain affordable housing units.

"It has a huge psycholo ... Read more

Mass. Rep. Neal meets with new MassDOT West-East rail direct

Neal, along with a slew of state senators and representatives, gathered at Union Station to talk west-east rail and other projects to expand train service in the Pioneer Valley and beyond.

The 1st district Democrat spoke with reporters a ... Read more

Springfield, Mass. public schools superintendent search rema

A meeting meant to highlight what residents hope a new superintendent will bring to the table ended up focusing on the Springfield School Committee itself at times.

Gathering at the Brightwood-Lincoln Elementary School Tuesday, members o ... Read more

Local Authorities Released Illegal Immigrant Arrested On Ass

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is criticizing local authorities in Massachusetts for allowing an illegal alien arrested for “egregious crimes” to be released back into the community, ignoring a detainer request on that individual.
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Singer Cara Brindisi wants to talk

Published Apr 24, 2024 09:02AM

For years, Cara Brindisi played music day and night – but for two different audiences. During the day, she worked as a music therapist, using her voice and guitar to bring comfort to patients. At night, she serenaded patrons at local bars, restaurants and cafes around central Massachusetts with a mix of artfully interpreted covers as well as her own original songs.

That around-the-clock practice may have been what prepared her for when opportunity struck during 2022, and she landed a spot on NBC’s “The Voice.” She got to sh ... Read more

Massachusets Releases Criminal Illegal Alien Back Into the P

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is criticizing local authorities in Massachusetts for allowing an illegal alien arrested for “egregious crimes” to be released back into the community, ignoring a detainer request on that individual.
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Is this historical painting proof of time travel?

If you look very closely at this mural from 1937 you might be able to spot proof that time travel could be possible, according to some internet sleuths at least.

The painting, which depicts a scene from the 17th century, appears to show ... Read more

Brian Murphy – Nominee to the U.S. District Court for the

Worcester criminal defense attorney Brian Murphy has been nominated to replace Judge Patti Saris on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Background

Born in 1979 in Columbia, Maryland, Murphy received a ... Read more

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