Ben Swan Disses U.S., Misses Vote
On a recent trip to the West African country of Liberia, Massachusetts state Representative Benjamin Swan put the political lash to America for its alleged role in that country’s political instability. In a story from the news agency AFP and reported on Breitbart.com, Swan, speaking of Liberia, is quoted as saying that America was “supportive [...]
Crunch Time for the Dailies
News that the Boston-based Christian Science Monitor (CSM) would be ceasing its daily print edition early next year in order to focus on its Internet incarnation hit the headlines just this past fall, but the downward spiral of our nation’s traditional newspaper industry has been old news for several years, now. Newspapers – both dailies [...]
Spirit of Giving in Time for the Holidays
Spreading holiday cheer to children in need at the Sumner Avenue Elementary School, the Springfield non-profit group Springfield Forward donated boxes of coats, gloves, sweaters, and other donated goods this December, according to a press release issued by the group.
Connecticut River Walk Planning Continues
On Tuesday, December 16, 2008, Springfield Parks Department manager Michael Tully met up with several activists who are promoting the Springfield section of the Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway. The River Walk currently includes completed sections in Agawam and Springfield. There are plans for the path to eventually continue north through Chicopee and also to [...]
Longhill Gardens Redevelopment Discussed at Monday Meeting
Representatives of Boston-based WinnCompanies met with City Councilors and members of the local community on Monday to go over Winn’s management plan for its soon-to-be acquired Longhill Gardens properties, located on Longhill Street in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood. The meeting was held at the Winn-owned Museum Park apartments, located on Chestnut Street in downtown Springfield.
Longhill Gardens Meeting Brings Opposing Sides Together
On Wednesday, December 17, the real estate management company, WinnCompanies, held a presentation at Forest Park Middle School, in Springfield, MA, to further detail their plans to redevelop the currently-vacant Longhill Gardens condominium complex. Gilbert Winn was on-hand to present an overview of Winn’s design and management plans for the complex. The public meeting was [...]
City Tax Rate Increases for 2009
The Springfield City Council voted 6-3 this past Monday on a tax rate hike for both residential and commercial properties in the city. Councilors Jose Tosada, Bruce Stebbins and Timothy Rooke voted against the increases, as written. The increases for Fiscal Year 2009 would bring the residential rate from $16.03 (per $1,000) to $17.89. For [...]
City Rivalries Delay Financial Relief Bill
Republican writer Dan Ring reported on Tuesday that state Representatives Benjamin Swan (11th Hampden) and Cheryl Coakley-Rivera (10th Hampden) are holding up a state financial relief bill currently going through the statehouse. The bill was introduced by Governor Deval Patrick last June, and would extend the city’s repayment period on its $52 million loan from [...]
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