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Springfield city councilor asked to cease ‘harassment’ of city clerk
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (631+ words) Following months of what one attorney calls "false allegations” targeting the city clerk of Springfield, Mass., a city councilor is formally being asked to quit it. Known for her work as both city clerk and Springfield's election commissioner, Gladys Oyola-Lopez…...
As housing plan takes shape, experts detail issues Springfield must grapple with
1+ week, 3+ day ago (707+ words) It complemented the group’s latest efforts in the city – its “City of Homes Initiative” -- that’s been taking blighted properties and rehabbing or rebuilding them, making them ideal for first-time homebuyers. Touring one of those new two-story properties off Union Street…...
Snubbed developers challenge $2B Springfield courthouse project, contract
1+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) Earlier this month, officials learned who was being trusted with building a new courthouse complex in Springfield. It’s a massive undertaking – and a bit of a boondoggle for the building’s owner, who will lease the building to local courts, complete…...
‘Springfield Crossing’ plaza listed less than a year after formal opening
1+ week, 5+ day ago (134+ words) A new Springfield shopping plaza is hitting the market. As WAMC reports, it's so new, one of its biggest anchor stores is still getting ready to open. ‘Springfield Crossing’ plaza listed less than a year after formal opening A new…...
Springfield civil rights activist, community leader Benjamin Swan dead at 92
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (141+ words) The family of Benjamin Swan says the civil rights champion and cornerstone in Springfield politics died peacefully Monday morning. Springfield civil rights activist, community leader Benjamin Swan dead at 92 The family of Benjamin Swan says the civil rights champion and…...
Springfield mayor criticizes owners of former hospital after another fire
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a former hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts Thursday. As the fire department investigates, the city's mayor is sounding off. Mayor Domenic Sarno says he has questions for the owners of the…...
Baystate Health to acquire Mercy Medical Center in Springfield
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (168+ words) Baystate Health - the largest healthcare provider in western Massachusetts - is gearing up to acquire one of Springfield's biggest hospitals. Citing factors that include shifts in the industry and financial pressures, Trinity Health of New England says it has signed a…...
Springfield City Council to take ‘no confidence’ vote in wake of prez’s conflict of interest controversy
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) Tonight, city councilors in Springfield will vote on a “no confidence” resolution concerning Council President Tracye Whitfield. Whitfield has been at the center of a lengthy city legal review – one dealing with conflict of interest cases that appear to violate…...
Springfield solicitor: Conflict of interest cases, other alleged issues involving Whitfield date back to 2021
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (750+ words) LUCAS WILLARD: Earlier this month, the head of Springfield’s City Council found herself at the center of a conflict of interest review/investigation, stemming from an agenda item the council voted on and approved. Because of undisclosed ties and other…...
Springfield City Council poised to have Black woman president for first time in its history
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (246+ words) While an official selection won’t happen until January, the City Council in Springfield, Mass. appears ready to be led by a Black woman for the first time in its history. A member of the council since 2018, Tracye Whitfield had already…...