by On Springfield | Apr 4, 2011 | On Springfield
Whoever was responsible for the embarrassing payroll error that resulted in city school teachers being overpaid by $1.2 million over a five-month period earlier this school year has been identified and disciplined, according to Superintendent Alan Ingram. But if you...
by On Springfield | Apr 7, 2011 | On Springfield
Today is the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a day that activists across the country will mark with a series of “We Are One” events, including a march and rally this afternoon in downtown Springfield. In an announcement of...
by On Springfield | Apr 12, 2011 | On Springfield
Who hasn’t watched, with great exasperation, politicians fuss and feud over the latest budget, thinking to him- or herself: “Just let me at the damn thing; I could sort it out without all this bickering and drama.” Well, here’s your chance:...
by On Springfield | Apr 14, 2011 | On Springfield
It’s been almost 20 years since the city of Worcester adopted a so-called “pay as you throw” trash collection system, which charges residents based on the amount of garbage they toss, and allows them to recycle free of charge. And city officials...
by On Springfield | Apr 18, 2011 | On Springfield
Opponents of the wood-burning power plant proposed for East Springfield got some unwelcome news recently: state environmental officials have denied their request for a comprehensive study on the plant’s potential effects on public health and the environment in...
