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18-03-2025
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Healey-Driscoll Administration to visit western Massachusetts during transportation roadshow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll will be in western Massachusetts on Tuesday. Springfield School Committee extends agreement for in-school cameras The stops are all part of the administrations 'Transforming Transportation Roadshow'. The governor is highlighting transportation funding. They will begin on Tuesday in Lenox at noon, meeting with local leaders about what their needs are. They will also be discussing the Governor's proposed $8 billion transportation plan and Chapter 90 bill that will upgrade rural roads, bridges, and culverts. Then, she'll be stopping in Becket to see a replaced culvert at 1:15 p.m., which is an example of the difference her proposed $200 million for culvert and small bridge repairs will make in communities across Massachusetts. Finally, Governor Healey will be in Springfield for the governor`s conference on travel and tourism at the MassMutual Center at 3:00 p.m., presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). The conference will highlight innovative strategies to position Massachusetts as a premier destination, leveraging international markets, emphasizing authentic storytelling, and marquee events such as the Massachusetts 250 commemoration. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield School Committee extends agreement for in-school cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield School Committee has approved a five-year agreement regarding cameras in their schools. This means the Springfield Police Department will continue to have access to live footage during emergencies. According to the committee and local officials, the agreement will put students and staff's safety first, making sure their safety is never questioned when it comes to their education. City of Springfield recognizes Irish community on St. Patrick's Day with flag raising 'This is something I was steadfast for to make sure students teachers, administrators and staff are protected,' said Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. Prioritizing safety and education, the Springfield School Committee and police department are ensuring classrooms will remain a safe space in their city. In a six to one vote, the school committee extended an agreement with the local police department to allow access to live footage inside schools during emergencies. 'God forbid that our police department is able to target and go specifically to that area and quell any type of issue, and more importantly, to hinder any injury and save lives,' Sarno said. The agreement only allows staff from the Real-Time Analysis Unit within the police department to access the live feed from the cameras. The vote came down last week to approve the new contract following six months of research and in-depth conversations with police, families and students. The school committee began their agreement with the Springfield Police department back in 2021. Since then, the cameras have been turned on eight times. Seven of those calls were for false reports, and the eighth involved a shooting inside the High School of Science and Technology. Mayor Sarno and the school committee hopes that by making this decision, families and students will feel protected and that their safety in the classroom is prioritized. 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.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Springfield School Committee seeks input on FY2026 budget at public session
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield School Committee will hold a public input session regarding its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Victim identified in Allen Park Rd. shooting in Springfield The meeting is being held at 5:00 p.m. at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy on State Street. The committee is looking for public comment on different programs and services provided by the school district, and they are also looking for ways to reduce costs. A survey has been posted on their website and is requesting public participation. The survey was developed at the request of the School Committee and will be online until March 7th. 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.
