🌱 What Springfield’s 10-0 vote means for your free bus rides
Springfield, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Springfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- What Springfield’s 10-0 vote means for your free bus rides
- How you can help Springfield’s most vulnerable pets this Wednesday
- How Springfield’s Freeman Academy Ballers became national champions this month
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; rain in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Springfield City Council votes for fare-free bus program funding (wwlp.com) — Springfield’s City Council has unanimously backed continued funding for the fare-free PVTA bus program, urging the governor and Legislature to support it in the 2027 state budget and beyond. The resolution comes just days before the current free-ride program ends June 30 and amid youth disturbances at Union Station. City leaders, including Mayor Sarno, say they want safe, free busing while tackling problems caused by a small number of riders. 
2. Foundation for TJO Animals to hold 24-hour Day of Compassion (westernmassnews.com) — Springfield pet lovers can support abused and neglected animals this Wednesday during the Foundation for TJO Animals’ 24-hour Day of Compassion, centered on a pet food drive at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center. Donations will bolster the Reese Fund’s emergency medical care and the Reese Pet Food Initiative, which helps local families feed and care for their pets.
3. Springfield Freeman Academy Ballers win US Open East title (wwlp.com) — Young hoopers from Springfield, the Springfield Freeman Academy Ballers, just captured the 2026 US Open Basketball East Championship in North Carolina, beating the New York Gauchos. Led by former UConn standout Kevin Freeman, the team credits months of hard work and focus for the win. They’ll represent Springfield again at AAU Nationals in Orlando this July, chasing another major title.
4. Senators Markey, Warren, Rep. McGovern Celebrate Successful Efforts to Save Shutesbury and Medway Post Offices, Urge USPS to Halt Closures at Other Post Offices (senate.gov) — Springfield residents in Pine Point are still facing uncertainty as USPS negotiates over the future of a local contract postal unit, even while Shutesbury and Medway have secured their post offices. Senators Markey and Warren and Rep. McGovern are pressing USPS leaders for stronger postal service in Springfield and other communities, arguing every neighborhood deserves reliable, local mail access.
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Greater Springfield Chapter of Mass Senior Action Council
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Maker Time!
East Forest Park Branch 136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US
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Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield
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Adult Chess Club
East Forest Park Branch 136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US
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Crafternoon for All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch Library 44 Oak St., Indian Orchard, MA, 01151, US
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Mobile Farmers Market
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Tuesday June 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Registrars of Voters Meeting Notice →
City of Chicopee City Hall Conference Room - 274 Front Street Chicopee MA 0
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Dental Trust Meeting Notice →
City of Chicopee Chicopee City Hall Auditorium - 274 Front St. Chicopee MA 01013
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Chicopee Municipal Light Board Meeting Notice →
City of Chicopee Chicopee Electric Light - 725 Front Street Chicopee MA 01020
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Appointing Group to the Finance Committee Meeting →
Longmeadow, MA Calendar Longmeadow, MA 01106
5:30 pm
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, coraline has been found but Susie is still missing, I won’t be back home till Wednesday night if anyone sees her please let me know!
There was a storm a few days ago so I’m really worried. As most of you guys know I left for pr in a hurry since my dad died at the airport over here… (Nextdoor East Forest Park) - Happy Father’s Day and Happy Sunday to everyone!
Hope you all have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weekend (Nextdoor 16 Acres)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Senior Head Recreation Leader - Camp STAR Angelina in Springfield. Apply here.
- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - 2nd shift in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
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