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‘Springfield Crossing’ plaza listed less than a year after formal opening
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (134+ words) A new Springfield shopping plaza is hitting the market. As WAMC reports, it's so new, one of its biggest anchor stores is still getting ready to open. ‘Springfield Crossing’ plaza listed less than a year after formal opening A new…...
Springfield civil rights activist, community leader Benjamin Swan dead at 92
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (141+ words) The family of Benjamin Swan says the civil rights champion and cornerstone in Springfield politics died peacefully Monday morning. Springfield civil rights activist, community leader Benjamin Swan dead at 92 The family of Benjamin Swan says the civil rights champion and…...
Springfield mayor criticizes owners of former hospital after another fire
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (173+ words) No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a former hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts Thursday. As the fire department investigates, the city's mayor is sounding off. Mayor Domenic Sarno says he has questions for the owners of the…...
Top Massachusetts court gives AG deadline on choice to represent auditor in legislative audit suit
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (150+ words) For years, DiZoglio has been at odds with her fellow Democrats over a contentious bid to open the state Legislature's books. Facing stiff opposition — including from Campbell — the auditor took the issue to court, suing the Legislature over not responding…...
Baystate Health to acquire Mercy Medical Center in Springfield
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (168+ words) Baystate Health - the largest healthcare provider in western Massachusetts - is gearing up to acquire one of Springfield's biggest hospitals. Citing factors that include shifts in the industry and financial pressures, Trinity Health of New England says it has signed a…...
Minogue earns MassGOP gubernatorial endorsement, will face Shortsleeve in primary
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (167+ words) Over the weekend, Massachusetts Republicans narrowed the field of candidates looking for the party's gubernatorial nomination, and to challenge Governor Maura Healey. Receiving 70 percent of the convention's delegate vote Saturday was former biotech CEO Mike Minogue, earning him the party's…...
Springfield City Council to take ‘no confidence’ vote in wake of prez’s conflict of interest controversy
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (330+ words) Tonight, city councilors in Springfield will vote on a “no confidence” resolution concerning Council President Tracye Whitfield. Whitfield has been at the center of a lengthy city legal review – one dealing with conflict of interest cases that appear to violate…...
Springfield solicitor: Conflict of interest cases, other alleged issues involving Whitfield date back to 2021
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (750+ words) LUCAS WILLARD: Earlier this month, the head of Springfield’s City Council found herself at the center of a conflict of interest review/investigation, stemming from an agenda item the council voted on and approved. Because of undisclosed ties and other…...
Massachusetts auditor breaks down report on ‘abuse’ of NDAs by governmental agencies
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1606+ words) On Wednesday, Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio issued a report on the use of settlement agreements with employees, including non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses by 21 governmental... Massachusetts auditor breaks down report on ‘abuse’ of NDAs by governmental agencies On Wednesday, Massachusetts…...
Springfield City Council poised to have Black woman president for first time in its history
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) While an official selection won’t happen until January, the City Council in Springfield, Mass. appears ready to be led by a Black woman for the first time in its history. A member of the council since 2018, Tracye Whitfield had already…...