The pickup of recyclables in town will resume next week after having been disrupted by last week’s Hurricane Sandy, according to an update on the city website. Garbage pickup is as usual this week. Schools are closed today, Monday, Nov. 5, and tomorrow, according to city manager Terence Reidy. He said the district is shooting […]

The city is one small step closer to a new park on Springwood Avenue. Workers removed oil tanks [pictured at right] from the block of Springwood where the park is planned, between Union and Atkins avenues, on Monday. One of the tanks had a leak, so the soil around that tank must be taken out, […]

A new café is on its way to the west side — and it’s not just any eatery. Kula Café will function as a training ground for the city’s youth and a healthy eating hub in the Springwood Center [above]. The restaurant will train area young adults who want to work in the restaurant industry, […]