Springfield proposes overlay zone to encourage development around MGM casino
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Springfield Chief Development Officer Timothy T. Sheehan says a proposed zoning overlay district in the downtown-South End area would encourage development of restaurants and entertainment venues around the MGM casino and MassMutual Center. (Hoang Leon Nguyen / The Republican file photo)
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SPRINGFIELD City planners are proposing an overlay zone along Main Street in the downtown-South End area intended to encourage development surrounding the MGM casino and MassMutual Center.
The Planning Board, after a hearing this week, voted to recommend approval of the district, known as the “Main Street and Convention Center Overlay District.”
After successful drive-thru Teddy Bear Toss, Springfield Thunderbirds donate over 1,000 stuffed animals to local charities
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
Posted Dec 18, 2020
After collecting almost 5,000 stuffed animals at their fourth annual Teddy Bear Toss game, Springfield Thunderbirds players and staffers delivered them to various youth centers around the city on Monday, December 9.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds’ Foundation is pleased to announce a donation of over 1,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to local charitable partners, the culmination of a successful Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Toss presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, that was held on Saturday, December 12th outside of the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield.
Saint Rose s art, music cuts have some asking, what s left?
College cuts 25 programs, 41 faculty jobs to address fiscal crisis
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1of11Buy PhotoA view of The College of St. Rose on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. The College of Saint Rose announced that it will end 16 bachelor degree, six master degree and three certificate programs to save money going forward. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
2of11Buy PhotoA view of the Science Center at The College of St. Rose on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. The College of Saint Rose announced that it will end 16 bachelor degree, six master degree and three certificate programs to save money going forward. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
Dec 10, 2020
The Springfield Parking Authority has sold the Civic Center Garage for three-and-a-half-million dollars.
The buyer is the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, which owns and operates the next-door MassMutual Center.
Plans were announced Wednesday to tear down the 50-year-old garage and build a new one.
“This is a strategic investment by the MCCA in the future of downtown Springfield,” said David Gibbons, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. “The MassMutual Center is a key economic driver for the city and region and the construction of a new garage adjacent to our venue will further enhance the recent major investments in the city.”