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Juan Latorre III again seeks council seat in Springfield
Juan F. Latorre III of Springfield plans to kick off a campaign for an at-large City Council seat next week. In a statement, Latorre said that if elected, he would focus as a councilor on economic development, job creation, better school funding, environmental protection and improving the quality – and affordability – of life for city residents. 'Springfield is a city of boundless potential, but to realize it, new leadership is needed, and I believe I can deliver that leadership for our city,' he said in a statement. 'The issues our city faces – ensuring public safety, addressing the housing crisis, expanding economic opportunity, and maintaining city services – will require new ideas.' Latorre, an Eagle Scout and regular volunteer with community organizations, ran unsuccessfully for a council seat in 2021 and 2023. He is a graduate of Springfield public schools and earned degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Western New England University. Latorre works as an engineer in the telecommunications industry. The campaign event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ciro's Restaurant, at 904 Main St. Latorre has led the City Council Young Professional Committee and helped promote Springfield Restaurant Week, among other civic activities. He said he wants to use his experience 'to serve the best interests of Springfield residents and create positive change.' 'The issues our city faces – ensuring public safety, addressing the housing crisis, expanding economic opportunity, and maintaining city services – will require new ideas,' he said in the statement. 'My two decades of community service have prepared me to meet this unique moment in Springfield's history.' Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Giant pigeons and Campbell's tomato soup can displayed in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A park in downtown Springfield is now home to three giant pigeons and a Campbell's tomato soup can. The display can be found at Tower Square Park on the corner of Main and Bridge Streets. Noticed anything peculiar at Tower Square Park lately?Let's just say the pigeons know something you don't – yet… In a newsletter from the Springfield Business Improvement District sent to 22News The Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in downtown Springfield. They cover 26 blocks that serve as a hub for culture and entertainment. Their mission is to help facilitate growth in the community, but are they trying to tell us something? At this time, no information has been released on the meaning of this display and its owners. Preview of Dine Springfield Restaurant Week However, the BID is preparing for Springfield Restaurant Week, which takes place on June 6th through the 15th. For more events happening, visit Campbell's to switch to new, soupless name Campbell's, a New Jersey-based company, has been in business for over 150 years. It is most famous for its namesake canned soups, adorned with red and white labels. Campbell's also owns brands like Prego sauce and Goldfish crackers, and completed a $2.7 billion acquisition of Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao's pasta sauces. 22News contacted the Springfield Business Improvement District for information and is waiting to hear back. This story will be updated as soon as details have been released. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-04-2025
- Business
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Springfield BID holds annual meeting to boost business growth downtown
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Business Improvement District held its annual meeting Thursday morning. The organization is made up of property owners and commercial tenants who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in downtown Springfield. The BID covers 26 blocks that serve as a hub for culture and entertainment. Their mission is to help facilitate growth in the community. Marketing Director Samantha Savoie told 22News, 'A lot of what we do is in collaboration with the city and the local metro. We are trying to create a space where people want to live, work, and play.' The BID is also preparing for Springfield Restaurant Week. That takes place on June 6th through the 15th. Restaurants that are interested in participating have until May 1st to register. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
