Ferrera Out, Fenton In

by | Nov 11, 2013 | On Springfield

City Council President Jimmy Ferrera’s seat hasn’t yet gotten cold—in fact, he’ll be sitting in it through next month—but the next Council president is already lined up and ready to assume the gavel. Yesterday, Ward 2 Councilor Mike...

Bloggers Weigh in on Election Results

by | Nov 14, 2013 | On Springfield

Last week, I lamented the lack of political endorsements by some of my favorite local bloggers. But patience pays off. First up: Tom Devine’s post-election analysis, at his Pioneer Valleyist blog. Devine calls the shocking defeat of the casino proposal in Palmer...

Hurst Claims School Committee Vice Chair

by | Nov 15, 2013 | On Springfield

With Election Day now in the rearview mirror, the City Council and School Committee are busy shifting seats and gearing up for next year. Last week, it was Ward 2 City Councilor Mike Fenton announcing that he had secured the votes to become the Council’s next...

Bring on the duck boats

by | Nov 11, 2013 | Northeast Underground

For those who may have missed the news (and prefer sleeping under rocks), the Boston Red Sox are the 2013 World Series champs! Watch the Dropkick Murphys perform the National Anthem and “Shipping Up to Boston” prior to World Series game six here: And...