by On Springfield | Jul 18, 2011 | On Springfield
The recent announcement that City Hall has found a buyer for the old School Department building on State Street can’t help but bring to mind one of the more contentious political issues in recent years: the disposal of the former federal courthouse on Main...
by On Springfield | Jul 19, 2011 | On Springfield
Last month, the City Council passed a non-binding resolution urging mortgage lenders to impose a moratorium on foreclosures and foreclosure-related evictions in the city, to cut a break to already struggling homeowners in the wake of the June 1 tornado that hit the...
by On Springfield | Jul 25, 2011 | On Springfield
I’ve dropped the ball miserably when it comes to helping promote a fascinating event today: an “Environmental Justice Bike and Walking Tour,” put together by the Springfield Institute with the assistance of a number of local community groups. The...
by On Springfield | Jul 29, 2011 | On Springfield
Mayor Domenic Sarno will be leading another of his “neighborhood walks” this evening, this time in Mason Square. Interested residents can meet up with the mayor and representatives from City Hall and the Springfield PD at 7:30 p.m. at the AIC parking lot...
by On Springfield | Aug 2, 2011 | On Springfield
Is it just me, or is ward representation shaping up to be a disappointment? Let me clarify: I think the current City Council is one of the better groups we’ve seen in years, thanks in no small part to the addition of ward reps. I think the larger group (there...
