Western Mass Politics & Insight

ANALYSIS: has a courthouse site and not everybody is happy. The overwrought complaints notwithstanding, there are some issues that will need to be addressed when the city's courts move north of Union Station.

Analysis: With Liberty Street Site for Courthouse, Springfield Faces Its Own Junction… — Western Mass Politics & Insight The selection of Liberty Junction, the proposal for a new Springfield courthouse at 125 Liberty Street, closes a contentious chapter in state-city relations. Replacing the ailing Roderick Ireland Courthouse was a major priority for officials from 36 Court Street to Beacon Hill. Yet, the basest

Michael Lachenmeyer, who is challenging Rep. Angelo Puppolo in the 12th Hampden Democratic primary, has leveled accusations that the incumbent filed incorrect info in his ethics reports.

Laying It on a Little Ethic in the 12th Hampden Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight Michael Lachenmeyer has accused his opponent, Springfield State Rep Angelo Puppolo, of failing to properly disclose information on his SFI.

With his time at STCC winding down, Dr. John Cook's next move has been revealed. He's going to UMass-Amherst at the end of June. The STCC faculty with whom Cook clashed are ready to move on, but an item before the Board of Trustees on June 22 may complicate that.

STCC's Outgoing President Will Start Cooking at UMass Later This Month… — Western Mass Politics & Insight STCC's president John Cook told affiliates he was “honored” to share an update. He was headed to UMass-Amherst.

The April 18 meeting of the City Council featured a fierce if not always accurate debate about the future of virtual participation for members.

Take My Council, Please: Hungry, Hungry HIPAAs… — Western Mass Politics & Insight The Springfield City Council had a debate on in-person attendance on April 18 that no councilor could miss.