Government · Select Board
Councilors review Court Square renewal plan, no vote
Springfield councilors reviewed the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan without taking a vote.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Conservation
Conservation panel issues Five Mile Pond order, 4-0
The Conservation Commission approved Five Mile Pond Park accessibility work 4-0 and told a homeowner's attorney a wetland violation blocked a certificate.
Government · Select Board
Council advances food truck rules on first step
Springfield City Council advanced its food truck ordinance on first step, 11-1 with one abstention. DPW Director Chris Signoli said a proposed six-month permit would cost $450, with a $150 renewal, and that the current rules carry a 500-foot buffer from residential property.
Government · Select Board
Committee sends EV charger pilot to full council
A City Council committee sent a four-site electric vehicle charging pilot back to the full council. Maintenance and Development Committee Chair LeVar Click-Bruce and Councilor Maria Perez heard staff and consultants describe a Mass Clean Energy Center grant that gives the city no cash.
Government · Historical Commission
Commission waives demolition delay on Lyman Street block
The Springfield Historical Commission waived the nine-month demolition delay on the six-story Chapman and Brooks Block at 135 Lyman Street. Commissioner Vana Nespor voted no; Vincent Walsh, Kevin Coffee and Walter Kroll voted yes.
Government · Select Board
Finance panel sends school food contract to committee
A Springfield council finance subcommittee sent the school food service contract to committee and approved the rest of its agenda. Ward 8 Councilor Data Gobind led the meeting.
Government · Select Board
Council rejects no-confidence resolution on Whitfield
The Springfield City Council rejected a no-confidence resolution against Council President Tracy Whitfield. Whitfield recused herself, and Vice President Jose Delgado presided.
Government · Select Board
Committee sends food truck ordinance to full Council
A Springfield City Council committee sent a proposed food truck ordinance to the full Council for a March 9 first step. Chris Signoli presented the draft, which would create a city permit for trucks on private property at $450 for six months, with a $150 renewal.
Government · License Commission
Commission OKs six licenses, issues MVP Auto notice
The License Commission approved six petitions and issued a violation notice to MVP Auto Sales.
Government · Select Board
Council panel keeps Wilbraham Ave closure in committee
A Springfield City Council subcommittee kept Springfield College's Wilbraham Avenue discontinuance request in committee. College President Mary Beth Cooper said the street near Alden Street has become dangerous, and vice president Mike Chari cited 28 vehicle incidents and eight injuries since 2020.
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