There should be a simple standard for politicians’ bad behavior: sexual misconduct allegations deserve serious scrutiny. We rely on news media and reporters to shine a light on legitimate allegations so that the voting public can make an informed decision.
But apparently, that scrutiny has limits—or at least a double standard.
UPDATED 10/23/26 4:35PM: To include comment from the City Solicitor and the president of MGM. The City of Springfield suffered a setback in its bid to avoid arbitration over the planned sale of MGM’s casino to Clairvest. Earlier this year, the gaming giant initiated arbitration
Over a month after a Hampshire Superior Court judge dismissed the case, plaintiffs seeking to void a Northampton City Council action that urged municipal divestment from Israel-connected assets are going back to court. Opponents of the Council’s September 2025 resolution hope a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling and a new complaint will be enough to revive the suit.
The Springfield City Council’s October 5 meeting was brief and uncontroversial, lacking the drama a snarky blog might later mock. Indeed, a report on it—especially nearly two weeks afterward—may seem unnecessary. However, the meeting does stand out for its intergovernmental flavor. Last week, the City
The battle over the courthouse in Springfield is as much a battle with the Trial Court’s administration as it is with executive branch agency that manages the Commonwealth’s real estate. Thomas Ambrosino, in his capacity as administrator for the Trial Court, had sworn out a
The mayor is pushing back on the gaming giant’s attempt to force the city into arbitration over the approval of the sale of the eight-year-old operation. Therein lies the problem.
After years of rumors, the Las Vegas company officially wants out. Contrary to what Sarno might claim, too many of the city’s eggs were in the MGM basket.
Springfield City Hall is seeing a leadership change at the top—of the human resources department. William Mahoney, long the city’s Human Resources/Labor Relations Director, has retired. CAFO Cathy Buono named Mayor Domenic Sarno’s chief of staff William Baker HR Director.
The September 21 meeting of the Springfield City Council concluded a lingering drama that had split the body for weeks. By a 9-2 vote, councilors finally approved a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant for a housing subsidiary of the New North Citizens Council (NNCC).
Less than two weeks after oral arguments on August 26, Hampshire Superior Court Judge Charles Groce dismissed a suit filed over the Northampton City Council’s resolution that called for the city to divest from Israel-connected assets. It was never clear what the originators of the
The September 8 Springfield City Council agenda was straightforward. There were grants. The body took initial steps on several ordinances. Things were moving along swimmingly. The only odd thing about the meeting was it was on Tuesday, thanks to Labor Day. Then an item that had been languishing in committee was summoned.
