by On Springfield | Apr 12, 2013 | On Springfield
The Republican reports today on Ward 7 City Councilor Tim Allen’s recent recognition as the Mass. Library Association’s Advocate of the Year. Allen, who received the award last month at an MLA ceremony at the Statehouse, was honored for his successful...
by On Springfield | Apr 5, 2013 | On Springfield
CasinoWhispers.com, the anonymous website that’s been tracking all things casino related for the past several months, seems to be missing in action. Sometime late last week, as far as I can tell, the website disappeared. (Go there now and you’ll find a...
by On Springfield | Apr 16, 2013 | On Springfield
The new issue of CommonWealth magazine has a must-read article about Springfield’s casino battle—with a particular focus on the competing interests of the Picknelly brothers. The article, “Springfield Bets on Sibling Rivalry,” by Gabrielle...
by On Springfield | Apr 10, 2013 | On Springfield
I’ve spent some time over the past couple of weeks chasing down various rumors about potential City Council candidates. One of the more promising ones: that former Councilor Jose Tosado is considering another run. “ Yes, I am very much giving serious...
by On Springfield | Apr 19, 2013 | On Springfield
Where’s that new Luxe Burger Bar that’s supposed to open at the old visitor’s center on West Columbus Avenue? That’s the question Bill Dusty of the Springfield Intruder poses, yet again. Dusty’s been tracking the stalled opening of the...