Education
The Springfield Public School district, the third largest in Massachusetts, announced Tuesday that 800 fewer students were enrolled this school year, a much higher number of students than previously expected.
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New England Public Media
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NEPM
Panelists on The Rundown breakdown ballot questions 4, 5 & 9 ahead of Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Voters have cast their votes for various state and local races in Massachusetts.
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