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Springfield’s Gerena School tunnel repair project moves forward after COVID delays
Updated 8:25 PM;
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2/13/2020 - Springfield - The city of Springfield is seeking professional engineering services for the Birnie Avenue Reconstruction project and Gerena School tunnel repairs. (Hoang Leon Nguyen / The Republican)
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SPRINGFIELD The Gerena School tunnel project, delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, is back underway, city officials said Monday.
Field surveys have been completed and traffic studies of the tunnel system are expected to begin this week.
The school tunnel, which is used by students and community members to get from Main Street to Plainfield Street under Birnie Avenue, has been plagued with leaks for more than two decades. Flooding has led to mold and made several rooms attached to the tunnels unusable. The rooms used to serve as community rooms for after-school activities.
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The pandemic has put the brakes on so much of the Greenwood Fire Department’s fundraising efforts. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 10:43 PM EST January 12, 2021
MOOSIC, Pa. “Ready, set, go!” With those three quick commands, the shoppers were off on a spree, tearing through the new Shoprite on Birney Avenue, all to benefit the Greenwood Fire Department just down the road.
With tickets for the shopping spree going for a donation of a dollar, this was a much-needed fundraiser for the fire department, which has seen its efforts to raise money halted by the pandemic.
“We haven t been able to run our fundraisers, and our two biggest ones are the Taste of Moosic and our bingo, and you know, like I said, the pandemic really hit us,” said Fire Captain Anthony Angeli.
West Springfield land buy expands Bear Hole conservation area
Updated Jan 10, 2021;
Posted Jan 10, 2021
Aerial view of the area along Birnie Avenue and Piper Lane in West Springfield that is being purchased by the town. It will provide a new access point to the Bear Hole Reservoir, a popular hiking and biking spot, shown in the background. (Patrick Johnson photo)
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WEST SPRINGFIELD Bears, deer, turkeys and hikers will have a little farther to roam in West Springfield this year, when the town completes its purchase of 67 acres of former farmland off Birnie Avenue.
The purchase will provide new access to trails around Bear Hole Reservoir, popular with hikers and bicyclists, said West Springfield Conservation Agent Mark Noonan.