Springfield finds way to regulate accessory dwelling units as state law allowing them becomes active
SPRINGFIELD — Faced with a looming deadline for the inauguration of a new state law allowing in-law apartments and other accessory dwelling units to be added to any single-family home, the city is ...
Enfield town council disbands DEI committee. Mayor says it ‘imploded'
The Enfield Town Council voted on Tuesday night to disband the town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee that was formed in 2022 after an alleged racist incident in town. Police at the time ...
Officials approve new Springfield courthouse plans
The Roderick Ireland Courthouse is linked to serious health concerns. Five courthouse employees have died of ALS and 60 more have developed cancer.
Springfield courthouse project to go forward with private developer despite fair competition concerns
BOSTON — State officials on Tuesday agreed to expedite construction of a new Springfield courthouse by leasing a building ...
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City Council to consider changes to appointment process
After this month's verbal kerfuffle over filling the city clerk position, Springfield City Council members may revamp how ...
Motion calls appointment of Springfield City Clerk as 'unlawful,' seeks relief from judge
A city man wants a judge to take "any necessary steps" to invalidate Chuck Redpath's appointment as city clerk.