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A lack of air conditioning at Springfield Central Library limits patrons’ access, leaves staff sweating

SPRINGFIELD — With temperatures reaching 92 degrees Thursday, Moyses Roman found some relief from the heat by sitting in front of a giant fan while he poured over the “DC Comics Encyclopedia” at the ...
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Elevated crosswalk, light system part of effort to boost pedestrian safety in front of Springfield’s Central Library

The city of Springfield is close to finishing a special crosswalk downtown after years of discussion – aiming to slow traffic in a spot that’s been the scene of several pedestrian deaths over the ...
MassLive

Three-car crash by Springfield library hospitalizes 1, fire department says

A three-car crash near the Springfield Central Library and the Museums on Monday morning resulted in several poles knocked down and one person hospitalized, according to Springfield Fire Captain Drew ...
WWLP-22News

Call for legislative action on Springfield area unsolved homicides

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Survivors of unsolved homicides in Springfield are gathering Thursday for an event titled ‘Unsolved But Not Forgotten’ at the Springfield Central Library. The event, ...
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Springfield library to close Mondays, cut teen services under proposed 2027 budget

At Monday night's budget meeting, the Springfield City Budget for the 2027 fiscal year was proposed. With it comes layoffs and cuts to the Springfield Public Library. The budget is projected to be ...