Local News Briefs & Tidbits: 02-27-09

“We Didn’t Burn Them” – First National Women’s Conference, Houston, TX 1977 Copyright © Diana Mara Henry WOMEN’S HISTORY EVENT COMES TO WESTFIELD WESTFIELD – The Feminist Movement comes to Westfield State College on March 2, 2009, as photographer Diana Mara Henry stops by to talk about the First National Women’s Conference, held in 1977. [...]

Written on February 27, 2009 | Posted in City Hall,Feature Stories,Latest Posts,Society | 11 comments

Chinese Dance Comes to Hartford

A touch of Chinese culture visits New England this coming March as the Divine Performing Arts (DPA) is set to put on three shows at The Bushnell, in Hartford, CT.

Written on February 23, 2009 | Posted in Feature Stories,Latest Posts | Comments Off

“March Mingle” Comes to Springfield

Looking for something to chase away those wintertime blues? The parent support group Parents of Longmeadow Advisory Council for Education (P.L.A.CE.) has just the thing to warm you up. The First Annual “March Mingle” Wine and Food Tasting event, hosted by P.L.A.C.E., will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the Springfield Lodge of [...]

Written on February 21, 2009 | Posted in Feature Stories,Latest Posts | 1 comment

Pessimism Reigns at South End Revitalization Meeting

“Why are you doing this?” That was the question posed by a pessimistic business owner in response to plans by the city to invest up to $12 million to redevelop the long-suffering South End community. The South End of Springfield has been a sickly patient ever since Interstate 91 carved the neighborhood in half back [...]

Written on February 18, 2009 | Posted in Cities & Towns,Feature Stories,Latest Posts | 5 comments

MCDI Offering Spring Programs

The Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI) is currently offering programs for those seeking training in the precision machining field. The deadline for applications is February 25, 2009. Classes start in March. MCDI has teamed up with the members of the Western Mass. Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association, the Regional Employment Board, and [...]

Written on February 15, 2009 | Posted in Feature Stories,Latest Posts,Society | 2 comments

Parkhurst Enters Race for Springfield Mayor

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno will not be running for re-election unopposed this year – and the name of the first challenger to formally announce his candidacy to replace him is not Williams or Tosado. David Parkhurst, 32, will be running for political office for the first time in his bid to become the city’s next [...]

Written on February 13, 2009 | Posted in Cities & Towns,City Hall,Elections,Politics | 34 comments

Critics Pan School Dept. Suspensions

SPRINGFIELD – The 5-day suspension of Springfield School Transportation director John Maloney for his alleged role in the Transport Department’s $7.5 million deficit didn’t sit well with at least one city councilor and two school committee members.

Written on February 6, 2009 | Posted in Cities & Towns,Politics | 3 comments

Around the World in a Bunch of Seconds…

Springfield Budget Cuts – Reminder Publications editor Mike Dobbs reports on Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s response to state budget cuts totaling $4.6 million. Sarno said he will not layoff any police or firefighters as the city prepares to trim its budget. But the Mayor’s lack of details raised questions from several city councilors. Check out [...]

Written on February 6, 2009 | Posted in Feature Stories,Politics,Society | 1 comment