SPRINGFIELD — Five years ago, the City of Springfield received a unique Valentine’s gift: Lovely Cafe at 349 Main St., an earthy corner cafe tucked into the side of Springfield’s downtown.
Opening just months before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered small businesses nationwide, the cafe has since found its footing, so much so that it eyes an expansion into a more prominent location.
“We’re going to add lots of jobs and expand our community, and be…
