INFRASTRUCTURE

Earlier this month an organized criminal group managed to hack into the school district computer system in Springfield, Massachusetts. The incident is still under investigation. But the school district is not alone in its vulnerability. Cyber attacks are an increasingly widespread problem for public schools.

Schools in Springfield, Massachusetts, remain closed through the week, as the city continues an investigation into an apparent widespread cyberattack on the district's computer system that began sometime before Labor Day.

Advocates have been asking for a new school for decades — citing multiple problems with the building, including flooding in the basement and a public walkway on its lower level.

Drivers in Springfield and across western Massachusetts are feeling the effects of a cold and icy winter on city and town roads.

Today on The Rundown, we discuss a projected yearly loss for Baystate Health following a Trump administration policy bill, how Pittsfield is supporting residents with housing, recommendations to tear down the Route 2 overpass in North Adams, and much more!

The Massachusetts legislature continues to focus on balancing revenues destabilized by federal policy changes from the Federal tax and spending bill passed in July.

Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.

Springfield city officials say a nearly two-year long survey of parts of Riverside Road has ruled out many possible culprits to frequent sinkholes.

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss Gov. Maura Healey’s new $8.4 billion package for transportation and infrastructure, continued development for the west-east rail despite federal funding uncertainty, public school budget strains, evolving cannabis regulations and more.

Easthampton's library remains closed to the public after dead bats were found in the building last Thursday. Staff are providing curbside services in the meantime.