🌱 What Springfield drivers should know before filing a pothole damage claim
Good morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Springfield drivers should know before filing a pothole damage claim
- How will Court Square’s historic makeover change downtown Springfield living?
- How a Hampden County program is giving former inmates a fresh start
Also on today's calendar: Enfield Community Poetry Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Sunday: Cooler with showers, with a high of 57 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Driver stuck between city and insurer after Springfield pothole damages car (westernmassnews.com) — A Springfield driver is facing costly repairs after hitting a Main Street pothole and finding herself stuck between city reimbursement rules and her insurer’s advice. Local insurance experts explain how pothole damage is treated under Massachusetts collision coverage, when surcharges kick in, and why talking to a local agent before filing could save Springfield drivers money and frustration. 
2. Springfield's Court Square Redevelopment to Preserve History (wwlp.com) — Downtown Springfield’s Court Square is entering a major redevelopment push that aims to attract new businesses while preserving landmark buildings like Old First Church and Juvenile Hall. Working with the Boston/New England Urban Land Institute, city leaders expect a detailed plan in about two months, outlining how historic protections and new uses can coexist to improve daily life for residents.
3. Over 100 graduate from Hampden Sheriff support program (wwlp.com) — More than 100 people just completed the Hampden County Sheriff’s All-Inclusive Support Services program, which helps former inmates across communities like Springfield rebuild their lives with mental health, financial, and social support. At the 27th annual graduation in Chicopee, Sheriff Nick Cocchi and graduates described the program as a lifeline that offers structure, hope, and a family-like community during reentry.
4. Massachusetts educators of color gather for leadership event (wwlp.com) — Educators of color from across the region recently gathered at White Lion Brewing in downtown Springfield to network and explore leadership paths in local schools. Organized by the Massachusetts School Administrators Association, the event highlighted the need for more diverse school leaders and pointed attendees toward upcoming statewide opportunities in Franklin and Plymouth later this spring and summer.
5. WMass Softball Roundup: Kaitlyn Curran earns milestone for Granby (photos) (masslive.com) — Western Mass softball fans saw a big milestone as Granby’s Kaitlyn “K.C.” Curran notched her 100th career hit in a 9–7 win over Ware, highlighting a busy night on local diamonds. The roundup also includes Springfield International Charter School’s 6–1 loss to Chicopee High, giving Springfield readers a quick snapshot of how nearby teams are stacking up early this season.
📸 Around Springfield
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Enfield Community Poetry Festival
104 Middle Rd, Enfield
11:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Irish Cultural Center, Live Music
Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center , 429 Morgan Rd , West Springfield
6:00 pm -
Emo Orchestra
MGM Springfield , 1 MGM Wy , Springfield
7:00 pm -
Tiny Terrariums
Liberty Branch , 220 State St. , Springfield
10:00 am -
Code Ninjas Springfield Grand Opening Event
372 Cooley St , Springfield
10:00 am -
Springfield Writers Wordshop
Liberty Branch , 220 State St. , Springfield
11:00 am -
Mujeres ancladas en sus promesas
Liberty Branch , 765 State St. , Springfield
11:00 am -
Crochet Workshop
Liberty Branch , 380 Belmont Ave , Springfield
12:00 pm -
The Everything But D&D RPG Group
Liberty Branch , 220 State St. , Springfield
1:00 pm -
Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo
Liberty Branch , 1187 Parker St. , Springfield
1:00 pm -
Volunteer Open House - Senior Companion Program
516 Chicopee St , Chicopee
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spirit Day - TBD
East Longmeadow, MA Calendar East Longmeadow, MA 01028
8:00 am -
Grow Play Learn
East Longmeadow Public Library , 60 Center Square , East Longmeadow
10:45 am -
Chicopee Comp Boys JV Volleyball @ Longmeadow
Longmeadow High School , 95 Grassy Gutter Rd , Longmeadow
4:00 pm -
HCSS JV Softball @ Putnam Vo-Tech
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy , 1300 State St , Springfield
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
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