SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield's newest public transportation service connecting several downtown attractions was unveiled Monday.
Congressman Richard Neal and Mayor Domenic Sarno joined representatives from MGM Springfield and PVTA at Union Station to announce The Loop's schedule and outline its service and stops.
"We have a very walkable downtown and to… Read more »
WILLIAMSBURG — Firefighters in Williamsburg will now be equipped with state-of-the-art personal air packs, or self contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs), complete with masks that are designed to fit each individual, thanks to a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant awarded to the Fire Department.
The department received the award of $45,623 on Aug. 3, and will enable the… Read more »
WILLIAMSBURG -- U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, took issue this week with the White House's approach to trade and foreign economic policy, particularly what he cast as inconsistencies between the president and his administration on such things.
Neal, the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, said while he agrees it's important to review trade and other… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Literally, hundreds of people were waiting for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts mobile van Friday.
The van provides produce for families in need. For the last four years, the Food Bank mobile van has been making twice a month visits to western Massachusetts communities where many people can't afford to purchase all the food they need.
"About three years… Read more »
WEBSTER -- Members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation met with Webster and Dudley officials Thursday to discuss tornado recovery and relief efforts in wake of the "high-end EF1" that touched down earlier this week.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, joined U.S. Reps. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, and Jim McGovern, D-Worcester, for an… Read more »
WILLIAMSBURG -- Local firefighters will soon have access to newer, lighter air packs and other updated safety equipment thanks to a $46,000 grant the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded to the Williamsburg Fire Department.
Town Administrator Charlene Nardi and Fire Chief Jason A. Connell joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, in… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has been awarded a $1.1 million grant by the National Science Foundation for a program to strengthen STEM education in middle school.
STCC physics and engineering professor Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh explained that middle school is the time at which students are “lost” to the sciences and engineering, especially… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD -- With thousands of science, technology, engineering and math-related jobs going unfilled across New England and the country, Springfield Technical Community College plans to use a new federal grant to enhance K-12 STEM education and encourage more students to enter such fields.
The $1.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will allow the… Read more »
DUDLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -
The National Weather Service has released new information about the EF-1 tornado that touched down in Worcester County over the weekend.
Officials said that it started in Dudley and moved a half mile into Webster, destroying homes, businesses, and knocking down trees.
It's a much different scene in Dudley than over in Webster. There are still a lot… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WLWP) - The city of Springfield is implementing even more security measures ahead of MGM's grand opening.
During a news conference Monday morning, police, city leaders, and Congressman Richard Neal announced that 250 cameras connected to the Springfield Police Department's Real-Time Analysis Center have been installed at Union Station.
Connecticut… Read more »
