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04/02/2026

Rainy upcoming Easter weekend in Springfield and looking for something to do? Check out what's happening (and what already happened in the past) at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you're lucky, you might meet Ranger Fred. The Armory is a cherished Museum that people travel form all over the US to visit & it's right \here in your backyard Greater Springfield.

“Ranger Fred for Scale!” We get a lot of questions from visitors about this piece from our museum display. While guesses about punt guns or wall guns aren’t too far off, in actuality, this is a 200% scaled up model of a flintlock musket, created by one of our volunteers. It even works! Sort of. While it won’t create a spark or fire a projectile, it is certainly a helpful demonstration tool for teaching about flintlock fi****ms such as those used during the Revolutionary War. Next time you visit our museum, don’t hesitate to give it a try!

03/30/2026

If you're confused about State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's challenge to audit the finances of the State Legislature, Focus Springfield is here to help. We are sharing Episode 84 of Government Matters where Mike Dobbs discusses the issue with Auditor DiZoglio. In true keeping with hearing both sides of a story, you can also watch Mike sit with Professor Jerold Duquette here: https://youtu.be/kVj-NJp7DNU

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03/30/2026

If you're confused about State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's challenge to audit the State Legislature, Focus Springfield is here to help. Episode 85 of Government Matters with Mike Dobbs discusses the issue with Political Science Professor Jerold Duquette. In true keeping with hearing both sides of a story, you can also watch Mike with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio here: https://youtu.be/om8v1WPIXbg

https://youtu.be/kVj-NJp7DNU

Addressing the complicated world of the Massachusetts State Auditor's efforts to investigate finances of the State Legislature, this episode of Government Ma...

03/13/2026

In case you missed this: On Friday March 6th Senator Ed Markey & Congressman Richard Neal announced $5M in federal funding for the Hope Center for the Arts. Join us as we hear about the amazing performance art opportunities from founder & philanthropist Bob Bolduc, elected officials, SPS Supt. Sonia Dinnall and some talented young artists and community members. The future looks bright indeed....

On Friday March 6th Senator Ed Markey & Congressman Richard E. Neal announced $5M in federal funding for the Hope Center for the Arts. Join us as we hear abo...

03/13/2026

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03/09/2026

On Tuesday, newly elected MassAccess President, Katie Duval, and immediate past President, David Gauthier, presented the 2025 Legislator of the Year awards to Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier () and Senator Michael Moore () in recognition of their support for MassAccess and An Act to Modernize Funding for Community Media Programming (H.91 and S.2556).

The bill, which aims to update the funding structure that supports community media centers across the state, is currently before the Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee. Residents are encouraged to contact their local legislators and ask them to urge Ways and Means to bring the bill forward for a vote.

03/07/2026

Yesterday (March 6, 2026) Mike Dobbs, the host of FOCUS Springfield’s “Government Matters” show caught up with Senator Ed Markey at the Hope Center for the Arts. Sen. Markey & Rep. Richie Neal delivered $5 Million for the new arts hub in the former City Stage building. A large crowd assembled for the ribbon cut ceremony. After the ceremony Dobbs discussed Trump’s military action in Iran and how things look for the Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.

Mike Dobbs, the host of FOCUS Springfield’s “Government Matters” show caught up with Senator Ed Markey at the Hope Center for the Arts. Sen. Markey & Rep. Ri...

02/26/2026

Harry A Dunn was one of the brave and honorable US Police, who protected the country as a mob attack the capital in an attempt to turn over the presidential election, and here you will hear his story.

For full video: https://youtu.be/rlGPdzEzxcQ

02/25/2026

Cornell William Brooks a professor of the practice of nonprofit organizations and professor of practice of public leadership in social justice at the Harvard Kennedy school and also a civil rights attorney, came to make a case about reparations.
For full video check it out here

https://youtu.be/E3vl3rr19Ns?si=w83Mxw2D1i9WWKH_

02/24/2026

During High School Winter Break we were able to connect with and teach the young scholars attending Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services HBCU Experience Black College Tour. Setting them up with some beginner camera training before they embark on the tour.