🌱 Wondering why your Springfield Eversource bill suddenly jumped?

Good morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Wondering why your Springfield Eversource bill suddenly jumped?
• How Springfield volunteers are turning wish lists into real Christmas gifts
• How a Springfield pharmacy professor says you should really use pain meds

Also on today's calendar: Food Truck: Crazy Arepas — Fort Hill Brewery and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 35 and low of 20 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Eversource bill charges explained as customers question rising costs (westernmassnews.com) — If your Eversource bill in Springfield has suddenly spiked, this breakdown explains exactly where each charge comes from and how the new smart meters factor into your costs. Reporters walk through supply versus delivery charges, grid upgrades, public benefit fees, and why some residents are blaming state leaders, while Eversource says smart meters could eventually help customers save.
   

2. MGM Springfield and the Gray House join forces for Christmas toy drive (wwlp.com) — MGM Springfield volunteers and The Gray House are teaming up in Springfield to sort and distribute toys so local children have gifts this Christmas. All three floors of The Gray House are organized by age and category, helping holiday helpers match wish lists. Toys will go mainly to students in area schools and a few partner organizations early next week.
   

3. Assessing and Managing Pain at the Pharmacy Level (drugtopics.com) — A Springfield-based pharmacy professor at Western New England University shares practical advice on safely using common pain relievers like Tylenol and Advil, especially when combined with other medications. He explains how local pharmacists can help residents avoid dangerous overdoses, suggest non-drug options like heat, cold, and topicals, and recognize when pain signals a more serious condition that needs a doctor’s care.
   

4. Healey announces funding for food education (westernmassnews.com) — Springfield Public Schools are among 24 districts sharing a new $1.2 million MA Fresh grant aimed at boosting food and nutrition education. The funding from the Healey-Driscoll administration will help teachers connect students with healthy eating, science lessons, and local food systems, while supporting families facing SNAP cuts and strengthening Massachusetts farms and communities.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Cosplay Club
  Make-It Springfield, 286 Bridge St, Springfield
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Maker Time!
  Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
  10:00 am
• Knot Just Knitters
  Liberty Branch , 21 Osborne Terrace , Springfield
  10:00 am
• Home City Families Playgroup
  Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
  1:30 pm
• Winter Celebration
  Liberty Branch , 359 Plainfield St. , Springfield
  2:00 pm
• LEGO Challenge
  Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
  3:00 pm
• Fun Art Fridays
  Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
  3:30 pm
• Food Truck: Crazy Arepas — Fort Hill Brewery
  Fort Hill Brewery , 30 Fort Hill Rd , Easthampton
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Genealogy Open Lab
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  10:00 am
• Present Wrapping Party
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  2:00 pm
• After School Chorus
  East Longmeadow, MA Calendar East Longmeadow, MA 01028
  2:30 pm
• Build with LEGO
  Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Beatles is our Foster dog and we are really trying to find him a good home!
  He is very friendly with people and dogs! He loves walks and he loves treats! Please message me if you are looking to rescue a good boy!! He was… (Nextdoor Forest Park Heights)
• Hello neighbors!
  I’ll be turning forty soon, and lately I’ve really come to appreciate the simple things in life — quiet mornings, being close to nature, and… (Nextdoor Hungry Hill)

• Big Y posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Springfield. Apply here.
• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for School Counselor in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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