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Western Mass Politics & Insight provides news, commentary & analysis on the greater #Springfield area and the world. Mngd by @mszafranski.bsky.social RT≠ anything more. 📍The 413

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The #Springfield City Council's September 21 meeting concluded a drama over a CPA grant for housing in the North End. The larger story around it appears to be far from over. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/take...
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Take My Council, Please: Ambition Should Be Made of Sterner Stuff… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The September 21 meeting of the Springfield City Council concluded a lingering drama that had split the body for weeks.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 28/09/2026
ICYMI: A judge dismissed the lawsuit against #Northampton over the Council's nonbinding divestment resolution. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/brie...
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Briefings: Lack of Standing Collapses Suit against Noho Divestment Resolution… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Less than two weeks after oral arguments on August 26, Hampshire Superior Court Judge Charles Groce dismissed a suit filed over the Northampton City Council’s resolution that called for the city to di...
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A bit late, but just under two weeks, a lawsuit against @cityofnorthampton.bsky.social and the divestment resolution the City Council passed collapsed due to a lack of standing. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/brie...
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Briefings: Lack of Standing Collapses Suit against Noho Divestment Resolution… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Less than two weeks after oral arguments on August 26, Hampshire Superior Court Judge Charles Groce dismissed a suit filed over the Northampton City Council’s resolution that called for the city to divest from Israel-connected assets. It was never clear what the originators of the
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 15/09/2026
Where things stand in the #Springfield courthouse lawsuit: the state is moving to dismiss, but the plaintiffs are amending their complaint. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/stat...
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State Seeks Dismissal in Courthouse Case; Plaintiffs Revise & Extend Complaint… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A judge refused to enjoin the selection of Liberty Junction to build the new courthouse. Since then, plaintiffs have revised their complaint.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The #Springfield City Council's post-Labor Day meeting had a basic agenda with routine items. The wheels came off the wagon when an item that had been wilting in committee was recalled unexpectedly. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/take...
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Take My Council, Please: For Brutus Is an Honorable Man… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The September 8 Springfield City Council agenda was straightforward. Then an item that had been languishing in committee was summoned.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12/09/2026
ICYMI: Incumbents rule in Western Mass's Democratic primary. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/in-t...
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In the 413's Democratic Primary, Now Arriving at Incumbent Land… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The Democratic primary in Massachusetts left the federal delegation’s deans in place. Incumbents also prevailed elsewhere.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Last time, on courthouse drama! A judge had refused to enjoin #Springfield's new courthouse. Now, @DCAMM_MA seeks dismissal and plaintiffs are back with a new complaint that has new counts and allegations. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/stat...
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State Seeks Dismissal in Courthouse Case; Plaintiffs Revise & Extend Complaint… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A judge refused to enjoin the selection of Liberty Junction to build the new courthouse. Since then, plaintiffs have revised their complaint.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 06/09/2026
A judge is weighing motions to enjoin a #Northampton resolution on divesting from Israel-related assets. The city has filed its own motion questioning whether there is even any reason to be in court. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/noho...
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Noho Divestment Resolution Reaches Judge, but Is Anything Actually in Court…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight
NORTHAMPTON—Last Wednesday, a judge in Northampton heard dueling motions in a rather strange case about divestment from Israel.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
DC Appeals Court sent the lawsuit over #Springfield's climate grant back to the district court. However, it has not resurfaced at District Court yet. Here's WMP&I's report on where things stood last month. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/appe...
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Appeals Court Ruling Offers Hope to Climate Grants, but a Clock is Ticking… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A panel of judges have effectively revived a suit that seeks to restore the climate program under which the EPA gave Springfield $20 million.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 04/09/2026
READ: Our editor-in-chief @mszafranski.bsky.social spoke to @dustyc123.bsky.social at @theshoestring.bsky.social about this week's results as part of their overview of what happened in Western Mass this past Tuesday. #mapoli theshoestring.org/2026/09/03/w...
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Western Massachusetts incumbents sweep primary elections
Incumbency topped fundraising and political alignment as the best predictor of success for local Democrats on Tuesday, despite a leftward swing seen elsewhere in the country.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Last week, a judge heard arguments on motions for an injunction and to dismiss in a lawsuit filed over a nonbinding resolution calling for #Northampton to divest from Israel. The city has taken no action on it. Is there a basis for the suit? #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/noho...
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Noho Divestment Resolution Reaches Judge, but Is Anything Actually in Court…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight
NORTHAMPTON—Last Wednesday, a judge in Northampton heard dueling motions in a rather strange case about divestment from Israel.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 03/09/2026
LISTEN: Our editor @mszafranski.bsky.social spoke to @wamc.org New's @jpaleolo.bsky.social about the primary election results up and down the ballot this past Tuesday. #mapoli www.wamc.org/news/2026-09...
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Pioneer Valley primary round-up with WMP&I’s Matt Szafranski
Amid statewide contests, like Sen. Ed Markey besting Congressman Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary, western Mass. was home to a number of primaries over seats on Beacon Hill.WAMC kept trac...
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
My first look at the results in Western Mass with emphasis on Rep. @neal.house.gov successful renomination. (UPDATED to include Wondolowski's victory in #1stFranklin.) #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/in-t...
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In the 413's Democratic Primary, Now Arriving at Incumbent Land… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The Democratic primary in Massachusetts left the federal delegation’s deans in place. Incumbents also prevailed elsewhere.
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JPaleoWAMCNews @jpaleolo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
For @wamc.org: I had a long LONG conversation w/ Matt Szafranski of @wmasspi.com this morning about last night's primaries - specifically, the state house races (and Neal and Whalen). We talked generational dynamics, incumbent strengths and a lot more. www.wamc.org/news/2026-09...
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Pioneer Valley primary round-up with WMP&I’s Matt Szafranski
Amid statewide contests, like Sen. Ed Markey besting Congressman Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary, western Mass. was home to a number of primaries over seats on Beacon Hill.WAMC kept trac...
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 02/09/2026
Our first take on yesterday's incumbent-friendly primary in Western Massachusetts. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/in-t...
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In the 413's Democratic Primary, Now Arriving at Incumbent Land… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The Democratic primary in Massachusetts left/upended the federal delegation’s deans in place. Congressman Richard Neal and US Senator Ed Markey, both facing primary challenges, beat back t...
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The polls close in less than an hour. Read up about the one and only debate in the First Congressional race. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/sing...
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Singular Debate between Neal and Whalen Arrives at Campaign's Pique… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
CHICOPEE—The first and only face-to-face debate in the 1st District’s Democratic primary saw some heat and a bevy of accusations.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 01/09/2026
ICYMI: A judge declined to halt the lease for the new courthouse in #Springfield. Since the ruling, the Commonwealth has moved to dismiss and the plaintiffs filed their notice of appeal. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/cour...
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Court Won't Halt Courthouse Selection, but Leaves Case with Plenty of Oxygen… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
DCAMM and Liberty Junction, the developer selected to build the new courthouse in Springfield, can keep talking—and negotiating.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
As #MASEN 2026 comes to a close, the candidates made their final rounds and while there is some enthusiasm, it's hard not to compare it to six years ago, pandemic and all. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/09/anal...
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Analysis: In a Burning World, Bay State Electorate Lacks Fire of Past Cycles… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
WEST SPRINGFIELD—In a swing through the 413, Salem Congressman Seth Moulton exhorted supporters to work the phones and, above all, to vote.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 01/09/2026
The money race in the #11thHampden is closer than the candidates' campaign bank accounts would suggest. That, and a debate among one key constituency, could power the result on Tuesday. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
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The Money and the Meditations within the 11th Hampden Dem Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Records show Mass Teachers have dropped at least $30K on one candidate in the 11th Hampden primary. They are among many players in the race.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A judge declined to halt the selection process for #Springfield's new courthouse. The state has filed a motion to dismiss. Read WMP&I's analysis of the decision not to halt the process. That ruling may influence the motion to dismiss. wmasspi.com/2026/08/cour...
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Court Won't Halt Courthouse Selection, but Leaves Case with Plenty of Oxygen… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
DCAMM and Liberty Junction, the developer selected to build the new courthouse in Springfield, can keep talking—and negotiating.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 31/08/2026
The only debate between Richard Neal and Jeromie Whalen discussed some issues at their one and only debate, but also endeavored to define each other #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/sing...
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Singular Debate between Neal and Whalen Arrives at Campaign's Pique… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
CHICOPEE—The first and only face-to-face debate in the 1st District’s Democratic primary saw some heat and a bevy of accusations.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Outside money has rained into the #11thHampden primary in #Springfield. But a lot is going on below the surface among one of the district's most critical constituencies. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/the-...
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The Money and the Meditations within the 11th Hampden Dem Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Records show Mass Teachers have dropped at least $30K on one candidate in the 11th Hampden primary. They are among many players in the race.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 28/08/2026
The candidates for the First Congressional District have debated, but how much money do they have? We looked at the available campaign finance reports earlier this month. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/insi...
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Inside the 413's Congressional Primary Finances, from Accounts to Airwaves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Second campaign quarter reports became available on July 15. Candidates for the Dem nomination in the 1st district have hit the airwaves
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The one and only debate in the First Congressional District had heat and a soupcon of policy. #mapoli #ma01 wmasspi.com/2026/08/sing...
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Singular Debate between Neal and Whalen Arrives at Campaign's Pique… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
CHICOPEE—The first and only face-to-face debate in the 1st District’s Democratic primary saw some heat and a bevy of accusations.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 28/08/2026
The state and its chosen developer can move forward on lease negotiations for the new #Springfield courthouse. However, the lawsuit may not be going anywhere. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/cour...
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Court Won't Halt Courthouse Selection, but Leaves Case with Plenty of Oxygen… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
DCAMM and Liberty Junction, the developer selected to build the new courthouse in Springfield, can keep talking—and negotiating.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A judge denied unsuccessful developers' bid to stop the process of selecting Liberty Junction to build #Springfield 's new courthouse. It was a big win, but his ruling may not be broad enough to end the case anytime soon. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/cour...
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Court Won't Halt Courthouse Selection, but Leaves Case with Plenty of Oxygen… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAMM) and Liberty Junction, the developer selected to build the new courthouse in Springfield, can keep talking—and negotiating. That was the r...
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 19/08/2026
ICYMI: A #Springfield City Council meeting from last month showed off some of the gaps in the city--and within the Council. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/take...
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Take My Council, Please: The Pauses Will Continue until Morale Improves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The Springfield City Council's July 27 meeting looked back at food trucks and a new ethical dilemma one member claims exists.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A judge is mulling whether to impose an injunction on the negotiations for a new courthouse in #Springfield. Here's where the legal arguments leading into last week's hearing stood. #Mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/firs...
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First Round of Springfield Courthouse Lawsuit Comes to a Head, but the Battlefield Has Grown… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Since selecting the site for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center, the Commonwealth has had a fight over the courthouse on two fronts.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 17/08/2026
Financial records released in the second quarter of 2026, plus FCC documents made available throughout July and August, offer a look into how the race for the Democratic nomination in #MA01 is going. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/insi...
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Inside the 413's Congressional Primary Finances, from Accounts to Airwaves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Second campaign quarter reports became available on July 15. Candidates for the Dem nomination in the 1st district have hit the airwaves
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The July 27 #Springfield City Council exposed some gaps among councilors--and between City Hall and the city. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/take...
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Take My Council, Please: The Pauses Will Continue until Morale Improves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The Springfield City Council's July 27 meeting looked back at food trucks and a new ethical dilemma one member claims exists.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 17/08/2026
ICYMI: A DC appeals court and possibly another court in South Carolina offer hope for the climate grant program from which cities like #Springfield had received millions until the administration took it away. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/appe...
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Appeals Court Ruling Offers Hope to Climate Grants, but a Clock is Ticking… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A panel of judges have effectively revived a suit that seeks to restore the climate program under which the EPA gave Springfield $20 million.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The most recent campaign finance reports for the 1st Mass District closed too early to include ads buys, but other records show what the candidates are spending. Plus, Q3 also saw the candidates drop their personal fiancial disclosures. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/insi...
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Inside the 413's Congressional Primary Finances, from Accounts to Airwaves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Third campaign quarter reports became available on July 15. Candidates for the Dem nomination in the 1st district have hit the airwaves
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 16/08/2026
ICYMI: #Holyoke has its first ever Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. He used to be #Springfield's second one. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
An appeals court breathes new hope that climate program the EPA gutted (illegally) could return for cities like #Springfield. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/appe...
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Appeals Court Ruling Offers Hope to Climate Grants, but a Clock is Ticking… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A panel of judges have effectively revived a suit that seeks to restore the climate program under which the EPA gave Springfield $20 million.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12/08/2026
In the lead up to Tuesday's hearing on the selection of the new courthouse site in #Springfield, both sides had been busy. We looked at what was before Judge Hodge as he considers his ruling--and what each side has been doing outside the courtroom. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/firs...
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First Round of Springfield Courthouse Lawsuit Comes to a Head, but the Battlefield Has Grown… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Since selecting the site for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center, the Commonwealth has had a fight over the courthouse on two fronts.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#Holyoke has it's first CAFO—he was also #Springfield's previous CAFO. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12/08/2026
An appeals court in DC--with a possible assist from a South Carolina Judge--has given new life to a case that hopes to restore the program that gave #Springfield $20 million before the Trump admin ripped it away. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/appe...
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Appeals Court Ruling Offers Hope to Climate Grants, but a Clock is Ticking… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A panel of judges have effectively revived a suit that seeks to restore the climate program under which the EPA gave Springfield $20 million.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Last month, @sethmoulton.bsky.social announced his highest-profile Hampden County endorsement, District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, but will it matter? #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/brie...
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Briefings: Hampden DA Files Appearance on behalf of Moulton and His Primary Challenge… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Seth Moulton added another noteworthy name to his stable of Western Mass supporters: Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gullluni.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 11/08/2026
ICYMI: #Holyoke has hired its first ever Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. It is #Springfield's old one and he's ready to get back into municipal finance full time. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The first round of the battle over the state's choice for a new courthouse shall culminate in a courtroom showdown Tuesday. But the battle has spread further than the lawsuit. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/firs...
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First Round of Springfield Courthouse Lawsuit Comes to a Head, but the Battlefield Has Grown… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Since selecting the site for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center, the Commonwealth has had a fight over the courthouse on two fronts.
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 11/08/2026
The #Springfield City Council from two weeks ago showed some growing gaps in the city--and within City Hall. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/take...
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Take My Council, Please: The Pauses Will Continue until Morale Improves… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The Springfield City Council's July 27 meeting looked back at food trucks and a new ethical dilemma one member claims exists.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A panel of appellate judges in DC effectively revived a lawsuit that restore a climate grant program and, perhaps a $20 million grant #Springfield had received and the Trump administration swiped last year. A separate South Carolina ruling may also offer hope. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/08/appe...
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Appeals Court Ruling Offers Hope to Climate Grants, but a Clock is Ticking… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
More than four months after oral arguments, a panel of federal judges have effectively revived a suit that seeks to restore the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change (ECJCC) grant program...
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 05/08/2026
LISTEN: Our Editor-in-chief @mszafranski.bsky.social talks to @wamc.org News's @jpaleolo.bsky.social about where the fight over the new Springfield Courthouse stands. #mapoli www.wamc.org/news/2026-08...
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Despite ‘divestment,’ Aug. 11 hearing challenging Springfield courthouse project remains on
A week from now, a Massachusetts judge will hear a challenge from two developers who wanted to build a new Springfield courthouse. The project attracted multiple bids last year – all to replace the ho...
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#Springfield's former top financial official is back...but in #Holyoke. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 02/08/2026
Last month, #HampdenDA Anthony Gulluni endorsed @sethmoulton.bsky.social in the Democratic Primary for US Senate, arguably becoming the North Shore Congressman's highest-profile backer in the 413. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/brie...
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Briefings: Hampden DA Files Appearance on behalf of Moulton and His Primary Challenge… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Seth Moulton added another noteworthy name to his stable of Western Mass supporters: Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gullluni.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A changing of the guard at the #Springfield Fire Department. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/calv...
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Calvi Retires, Quenching His Career and Sparking the Rivera Era for Springfield's Bravest… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Transitions are underway at the second largest (non-school) department in the City of Springfield. Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi is hanging up his fire hat and retiring on July 24. A longtime public sa...
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 30/07/2026
#Holyoke is getting ready to hire its first chief administrative and financial officer after years of buildnig reforms. Mayor Josh Garcia has chosen somebody who's done the job...in #Springfield. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#Holyoke has a new chief administrative & financial officer. He made a (very good) name for himself in #Springfield. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/form...
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns…As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Once diffuse financial functions in Holyoke are consolidating under a Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO).
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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 26/07/2026
The fate of the new #Springfield courthouse is...going to court. The first hearing is August 11. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/07/diso...
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Disorder in the Courthouse Bid? Suit Challenges Process to Pick Springfield Justice Center… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
When Liberty Junction was selected to develop the new Springfield courthouse, it seemed likely that the other bidders would go quietly. Nope.
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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A few weeks after @sethmoulton.bsky.social and @edmarkey.bsky.social clashed in #Chicopee, Moulton announced a new Western Mass endorsment. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. #mapoli #masen wmasspi.com/2026/07/brie...
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Briefings: Hampden DA Files Appearance on behalf of Moulton and His Primary Challenge… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Seth Moulton added another noteworthy name to his stable of Western Mass supporters: Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gullluni.
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