A 12-1 vote clears the way for a new Barry Elementary on Macek Street, but one councilor says Granby Road traffic could hurt kids.

Councilors say deregulation could shrink eligibility by 8% and cut bilingual staff at Springfield's six Head Start sites.

One councilor said a solar rep turned belligerent with his wife and wouldn't leave. The city wants a badge-and-background-check system.

A butcher wants to process up to 1,500 chickens a week at 785 Page Blvd. The city council delayed its decision until October 26.

A December 1 special election will decide whether taxpayers borrow $197 million or face $147 million in patchwork repairs instead.

Officials say the road's middle stretch is barely more than a trail, and fixing it could cost millions.

Governor Healey wants Washington to speed up review of a gas pipeline expansion tied to Eversource's new 10-year supply deal.

State Sen. Jo Comerford says rural districts get shortchanged by Chapter 70 and wants residents filling hearing rooms this fall.

A 22-year push by Sen. Patricia Jehlen finally struck the R-word and other slurs from state statutes.