The flap over Springfield Police Commission Edward Flynn’s potential cross-country move has reverberated throughout city government and into this year’s election season. First of all, the outrage (while mostly confined to City Councilors running for re-election), is to a point justified. People expected that Flynn
Well it seems very likely that the Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District will have in the history books a husband and a wife as its representatives. Niki Tsongas maintains a substantial lead both monetarily and in the polls over her opponent Jim Ogonowski. While the Dracut
Today’s Republican reported that City Councilor Tim Rooke suggested that the state forgive the loan that came with the arrival of the Springfield Finance Control Board. However, his suggestion was not one made out of a plea for charity. Rather, Rooke said the forgiveness could
This evening, CBS 3 Springfield reported that crews were inspecting the stately pre-WWI Municipal Clock tower to develop a plan for rehabilitation. This development is not a boon for Historical Preservationists alone. Stabilization and repair of the Campanile would be an incredible victory for our
Well it should not come as a total surprise to anybody paying attention for the last eight months that Governor Deval Patrick came out in support of legalized gambling in Massachusetts. Rather than stare down the legislature over excesses in the budget to fund his
So the citizens of Springfield spoke yesterday. But what did they say? Well the 6.8% of them [registered voters], decided incumbency was best for the most part. Oddly enough, sister of D.A. William Bennet, Kateri Walsh was not in the top nine. Newcomer Patrick Markey
Today, former Westfield Mayor, John Palczynski, died. Palczynski, who was mayor several decades ago sat on the Westfield Gas & Electric commission. He was 78. He was mayor from 1968-1973. His administration is credited with bringing Westfield mayor’s office into the modern era. Any additional
Good day once again friends. I am happy to report that my historic bouts of non-posting are not all due to laziness. Until yesterday, my computer refused to work and so here I am back. As some may or not be aware, Martin Meehan accepted
For those of you who understand the second part of the title there will be no bashing of Sen. Larry Craig for his bust over lewd conduct. Just kidding, of course we will have that. However, that is not the focus. To begin, Idaho Senator
Well it has been a hell of week. Not so much in the political world, but there, too. For those of you who may care, which I am sure is a minute minority, I have been out of town for a few days. “Where?” you