by Heather Brandon | May 16, 2007 | Urban Compass
Last week, I told my kids that what I wanted to do on Mother’s Day was spend some time outside, if the weather was good, and maybe plant a few annuals together. We could head out to a local garden center and fill some empty hanging baskets we have with petunias...
by Heather Brandon | May 18, 2007 | Urban Compass
The results are in, and the report on the quality of life survey launched here last March has been published online today. Find out more about it here.
by Heather Brandon | May 21, 2007 | Urban Compass
Massachusetts State Senator Stephen Buoniconti and State Representative Thomas Petrolati have jointly called for an audit of the Springfield Finance Control Board, in response to Friday’s decision by the board to draw down about $22 million from an interest-free...
by Heather Brandon | May 24, 2007 | Urban Compass
Last week’s post about a noise nuisance problem in my back yard received a follow-up from Springfield Police Lieutenant Robert Moynihan, who tracked me down via the offices of the Valley Advocate in Easthampton. At first afraid that I had violated some ordinance...
by Heather Brandon | May 24, 2007 | Urban Compass
The Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association, which includes residents in a portion of downtown Springfield, held an event on May 17 to honor the opening of their new offices in Kimball Towers on Chestnut Street at Apremont Triangle. Mayor Charles Ryan addressed the...
