Council accepts $6.8M for East Springfield library
Springfield City Council accepted a $6,837,061 state grant for a new East Springfield library. Library Director Molly Fogarty said the new branch would be about 8,723 square feet, up from a little over 3,000. Every councilor voted yes on the grant and the construction bond order.
Select Board · Meeting of April 13, 2026
Springfield City Council accepted a $6,837,061 state grant for a new East Springfield library. Library Director Molly Fogarty said the new branch would be about 8,723 square feet, up from a little over 3,000. Every councilor voted yes on the grant and the construction bond order.
Councilors also approved, 12-0 with Councilor Fenton recused, a Residence C rezoning of about 10.8 acres on Dickinson Street owned by Congregation Beth El. On a $30 million school food service contract with a five-year maximum term, the recorded roll call was 9-3 in favor. Fenton argued the council should see the final contract first.
Councilors voted 9-4 to send a courthouse community impact fund resolution to committee.
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