by On Springfield | Oct 19, 2011 | On Springfield
This evening at 5:30, a group of community activists will hold a Take Back Springfield rally on the steps of City Hall, to express frustration with some recent developments in the city. The organizers cite two specific controversies: the apparent new push by Palmer...
by On Springfield | Oct 24, 2011 | On Springfield
Proposed new legislative districts released yesterday could mean significant changes for Springfield—including creating a state Senate seat that a candidate of color would have a strong possibility of winning. Right now, Springfield is represented in the Senate...
by On Springfield | Oct 25, 2011 | On Springfield
A group of city councilors is calling on the city’s Building Commissioner to deny a new special permit sought by the developers of the wood-burning power plant proposed for East Springfield. In May, the City Council voted 10-to-2 to revoke a permit granted for...
by On Springfield | Nov 1, 2011 | On Springfield
It is a mathematical fact that the closer Election Day gets, the more prolific city councilors become, shooting out media releases and holding press conferences on whatever issue they can dredge up for a quick sound bite—just in case, you know, voters need some...
by On Springfield | Nov 3, 2011 | On Springfield
Election Day is one week from today, and no freak snowstorm can slow down candidates and their supporters. Today, the newly formed group SEIU Community Action—an offshoot of the Service Employees International Union, open to non-union and union workers as well...
