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
During the odd-numbered years, Springfield finds itself in the throes of yet another municipal election cycle. Usually, the focus has been on the mayor’s race, as is the case to some extent this year. The City Council Race, however, could be heating up to a
Spotlight on Minneapolis Bridge Disaster Tomorrow marks the two week anniversary of the I-35W Bridge collapse which horrified a country, but thankfully has only claimed 9 people. Another 4 or 5 remain missing. The question remains as to whether this nation will have the will