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News from July 2023

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Did Hampden Charter School of Science East District students succeed or flounder in their 2022 English tests?

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 31, 2023

41% of Hampden Charter School of Science East District students passed the English Language Arts portion of the MCAS test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hampden County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending July 29

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 31, 2023

The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Hampden County was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hampden County in week ending July 29?

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 30, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Hampden County was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Only 26% of Chicopee Public Schools District students meet or exceed English MCAS expectations in 2021-2022 school year

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 30, 2023

26% of Chicopee Public Schools District students passed the English Language Arts portion of the MCAS test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 29, 2023

The following parishes in the Springfield City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Baystate Academy Charter Public School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in English in 2022?

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 29, 2023

16% of Baystate Academy Charter Public School District students passed the English Language Arts portion of the MCAS test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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2021-2022 school year: Increasing number of students in halls across Hampden County

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 26, 2023

In comparison to the previous academic year, enrollment at Hampden County grew 0.2%, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 22, 2023

The following parishes in the Springfield City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan thank Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Crew for Continued Partnership on City Projects

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), and Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak stopped by the old trolley pavilion on Thursday to thank Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and his crew for their continued partnership on city projects.

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the passing of Forest Park Neighborhood Advocate Belle Rita Novak

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “So very sorry to hear about Belle Rita’s passing.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 15, 2023

The following parishes in the Springfield City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Mayor Sarno Appoints Christy Torres to Board of Police Commissioners

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Christy Torres of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners.

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Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood Announce Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant from State Department of Mental Health

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood announced today that the Springfield Police Department has been awarded a Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant of $367,474 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH).

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Mayor Sarno and Councilor Lederman attend Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Council President Jesse Lederman joined with Live Well Springfield, Commonwealth Murals, Blues to Green, and community residents for a special Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for Open House Event

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with other local mayors, and city and state officials to welcome Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell as she held a special open house event at her Springfield Office on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno Visit with Seniors at Raymond Jordan Senior Center for Special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Department of Elder Affairs and seniors for a special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno welcomes Mayor of Bracigliano Italy

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Paul Picknelly, Honorary Consul General of Italy, welcomed Giovanni Luliano, Mayor of Bracigliano, Italy, a town in the province of Salerno, to Springfield on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Response to Media Reports About Drinking Water Quality from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is providing correction and clarification to statements made in recent news reports about drinking water quality.

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Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit Marks 2nd Anniversary with 315th Illegal Gun Seized

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Springfield Police Department’s Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) seized its 315th illegally possessed firearm Monday in just two years since its creation.

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City of Springfield Opens Cooling Centers

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers Wednesday, July 12th and July 13th, 2023, due to the anticipated heat.