Trash Fee Face-off

by | Dec 6, 2010 | On Springfield

When the City Council meets on Monday, members will have to choose between two competing proposals regarding the controversial municipal trash free. And it’s hard not to see the battle as a kick-off to next year’s mayoral race. On the agenda for the Dec. 6...

The Moment of (Trashy) Truth

by | Dec 8, 2010 | On Springfield

Tonight’s the big showdown between Mayor Domenic Sarno and City Council President Jose Tosado over their competing visions for the future of the city’s controversial trash fee. Sarno wants to extend the fee for two more years; Tosado is calling for its...

Riverwalk on the Agenda

by | Dec 10, 2010 | On Springfield

On Thursday, a City Council subcommittee will take up a discussion of the city’s Riverwalk—and fans of the walking and bike path along the Connecticut River have a long list of the issues they hope will be on the table. An ad-hoc citizens’...

Bummer News

by | Dec 15, 2010 | On Springfield

Today’s a day of political disappointments in Springfield.First up on the list of bad news: U.S. Rep. Richie Neal has been bypassed for the much-coveted chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee—a powerful position that could have yielded great...