In this special double-issue of Boston Beat, WMassP&I examines a spat of recent development/political news that are connected to the city’s most contested mayoral race in recent history. Although the explanation of Boston politics has been a recurring theme on WMassP&I, it has largely been
With the issue of temporary succession dispensed with, eyes have turned to the candidates who would fill out the remainder of Senator Edward Kennedy’s term. Senator Kirk, whom Gov. Deval Patrick named pending January’s special election, said from the beginning that he would not be
To our readers: Western Mass Politics and Insight recently celebrated its third year of service to deciphering and explaining the political scene in Springfield and across the globe. In that time, we have tried to give you the best possible insight into how the backroom
It should seem that Mayor Domenic Sarno cannot catch a break. One may be inclined to feel sorry for him were he not the primary architect of his troubles. Some time ago, the former Springfield Finance Control board voted to approve a lease for Springfield
Thank for sticking with us for the third of what will now become a four-part series on the life, career, and legacy of Senator Ted Kennedy. We apologize for the lag times on all fronts, however, these final two parts, really do belong later as
For anybody who knows the story of the Kennedy family, it should not be a surprise that Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy would enter politics. Certainly, it surprised few when he ran and then won the seat his brother had vacated two years before to assume
Western Mass Politics and Insight has learned from various sources that Senator Edward Kennedy had lost his battle with brain cancer. The Massachusetts Senator died at his home in Hyannisport on Cape Cod. The last of the Kennedy brothers from that generation, he leaves behind
This past Friday, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the third sister of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, was laid to rest. Her funeral was held at an invitation only mass at St. Francis Xavier Church in Hyannis. Eunice Kennedy Shriver might be best known, outside of being the
As can be expected in the midst of Springfield’s governmental shakeup, a great amount of interest has been generated in most if not all of the new races for Springfield City Council this year. While the mayoral race will attract attention, which has since been
Last week, lifelong Springfield resident Michael A. Fenton announced his candidacy for the Ward 2 seat on the City Council. Fenton joins a crowded field of candidates for the newly created city council district consisting of East Springfield, Hungry Hill, and parts of Liberty Heights.