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  • The Board of Police Commissioners And the Department of Justice
    Consent Decree

    As I am sure you are aware, on November 22, 2022, two police officers convicted in an assault case outside of Nathan Bill’s bar that took place in 2015, and who were on suspension, were reinstated to the police force by a 2-1 vote in Executive Session of the Springfield Board of Police Commissioners, with…


  • Identity Theft

    According to the United States Department of Justice, identity theft and fraud are “all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.”


  • THE WANDERER WHO FOUND HIS WAY (Part I)

    College educated Curtis Johnson was seven years old when his mother died. He was raised from that time on by his father whose peripatetic way of life resulted in Curtis being passed around from one relative to another when he wasn’t living with his father, who he always held in the highest regard


  • Exhibition of New Acquisitions Reflects Diversity, Excellence, and a New Path Forward

    In alignment with a new strategic plan which prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Springfield Museums are expanding the scope of their art collection with acquisitions that reflect a rich, and increased representation, of artistic backgrounds and creative approaches.


  • SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL Councilor Justin Hurst

    Chairman of the Audit Committee36 COURT STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 | 413-787-6170 FAX 413-787-6833 Springfield – Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst proposes that 3.7 million dollars from the 41 million dollars that the City of Springfield received in settlement money from Eversource be used to eliminate the trash fee for this coming year and the…


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  • Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health

    A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…

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