Springfield's License Commission continued a hearing on a shooting outside the bar Lamour to June 10 after flagging missing security-policy language and undisclosed surveillance footage.
Springfield DPW locked in a cheaper trash contract, trimming its enterprise budget by about $620,000. Director Chris Signoli told the City Council the city's landfill tipping fee will drop from $115.21 to $100 a ton for fiscal 2027, pushing the DPW enterprise fund down 3.4 percent to $13.9 million.
Springfield's City Council subcommittee pressed staff on a two-month delay clearing an illegal dumping site on Orleans Street.
Springfield's Historical Commission found that demolishing the former Our Lady of the Rosary Parish would harm the historic district, complicating Home City Development's early plan for 55 units of affordable housing on Franklin Street.
Springfield's council comptroller confirmed the proposed FY27 budget would raise property taxes again.
Springfield City Council voted 9-4 to send a mandatory in-person attendance resolution to committee after a bitter debate. Councilor Martin proposed requiring councilors to attend meetings in person, arguing "the public wants it."
Springfield's City Council reviewed a $1.04 billion fiscal 2027 budget, up 5.4 percent, with no layoffs despite 19 eliminated positions since 2026.
The Springfield City Council's Finance Committee voted to send forward a resolution on Springfield Regional Justice Center impacts.
Springfield's City Council Public Safety Committee heard from 17 Shannon Grant-funded youth violence prevention groups after a councilor's social media post questioned their accountability.
Springfield's License Commission voted to call three bars in for hearings after shootings outside each, while also approving four new licenses.
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