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🌱 Springfield toddler killed by Amtrak train near Emily Street Wednesday evening

Springfield, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Springfield! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Springfield toddler killed by Amtrak train near Emily Street Wednesday evening
  • Springfield school community grieves after eighth grader dies on field trip.
  • How Springfield’s music scene is honoring African American Music Appreciation Month

Also on today's calendar: Barnes Aerospace Career Fair.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Child hit and killed by Amtrak train in Springfield, Massachusetts (cbsnews.com) — A 21‑month‑old girl was fatally struck by an Amtrak train near Emily Street in Springfield on Wednesday evening, despite being rushed to Baystate Medical Center. Springfield police and Amtrak are investigating how the toddler ended up on the tracks, and authorities have not yet released her identity. The tragedy unfolded around 6:35 p.m. and drew a large emergency response.
   

2. ‘A Great Kid': Identity of Springfield student that drowned at High Meadow released (westernmassnews.com) — Springfield families are mourning after 14-year-old Emari Marshall-Woodard, an eighth grader in Springfield Public Schools, drowned during a field trip to High Meadow Day Camp in Granby, Connecticut. Authorities are still investigating what happened, while the superintendent says counselors and support staff are available to help students and educators cope with the loss.
   

3. The sounds of Springfield: honoring African American Music Appreciation Month (westernmassnews.com) — Springfield is marking African American Music Appreciation Month by spotlighting the city’s deep Black musical heritage and the upcoming Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival in historic Court Square. Local artists and organizers describe how jazz, blues, funk, soul, gospel, and Afro-Caribbean sounds continue to shape community pride, honor the African diaspora, and keep Springfield’s rich music history alive for new generations.
   

4. BusinessWest celebrates 20th annual 40 Under Forty Awards (wwlp.com) — Young professionals from across the region were honored Thursday night at BusinessWest’s 20th annual 40 Under Forty gala at Springfield’s MassMutual Center, celebrating their career success and community service. Among the honorees was 22News anchor Ciara Speller, recognized as a finalist for the Alumni Achievement Award and reflecting on how the program has shaped her work and community involvement.
   

5. Springfield College Recognizes Local Dean's List Students for the 2026 Spring Semester (primepublishers.com) — Springfield College has announced its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, highlighting students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA with full-time coursework and no incompletes or disciplinary issues. Several honorees hail from Watertown and Oakville, Connecticut, underscoring the regional draw of the Springfield campus and its academic standards.
   

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  • I'm not sure how to access my post from earlier asking for help with my lost cat.
    I just wanted to make an update that kitty kitty walked through the back door about 10 minutes ago. it's been a long day so happy that she came home!… (Nextdoor East Forest Park)
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    The 3 cats and Thor know the drill. They’ve been doing this with me for years, no nights off. Cats line up on the foot of the bed like little… (Nextdoor Parker/Allen)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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