Western Mass Politics & Insight

US Representative Seth Moulton, the congressman challenging Ed Markey for Democratic nomination for Senate, revealed several endorsements from the 413 the day he debated the incumbent. It turns out he had another big name to unveil last week.

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.

A week after Massachusetts announced the site and developer for a new courthouse inn Springfield, two unsuccessful bidders filed suit. Their claims may have a steep climb, but a lack of ethical disclosures on the part of an investor in the winner bidder may give the litigation legs. It faces its first test on August 11.

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.

Western Mass was the first stop on the debate circuit for the Democratic primary for US Senate. Incumbent Senator Ed Markey and challenger Seth Moulton, a North Shore Congressman, battled it out on national affairs and who has local support.

Our One Hundredth: The Senate Debates Rise in the West… — Western Mass Politics & Insight The Democratic primary for Senate came back to Western Massachusetts last Wednesday with the campaign’s first debate.

Change is coming to the Springfield Fire Department. Commissioner Calvi is retiring and his replacement, Miguel Rivera, will be the first Latino to lead one of Springfield's public safety services.

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 safety professional who initially built his firefighting career outside the city, Calvi led

ANALYSIS: has a courthouse site and not everybody is happy. The overwrought complaints notwithstanding, there are some issues that will need to be addressed when the city's courts move north of Union Station.

Analysis: With Liberty Street Site for Courthouse, Springfield Faces Its Own Junction… — Western Mass Politics & Insight The selection of Liberty Junction, the proposal for a new Springfield courthouse at 125 Liberty Street, closes a contentious chapter in state-city relations. Replacing the ailing Roderick Ireland Courthouse was a major priority for officials from 36 Court Street to Beacon Hill. Yet, the basest

Michael Lachenmeyer, who is challenging Rep. Angelo Puppolo in the 12th Hampden Democratic primary, has leveled accusations that the incumbent filed incorrect info in his ethics reports.

Laying It on a Little Ethic in the 12th Hampden Primary… — Western Mass Politics & Insight Michael Lachenmeyer has accused his opponent, Springfield State Rep Angelo Puppolo, of failing to properly disclose information on his SFI.

With his time at STCC winding down, Dr. John Cook's next move has been revealed. He's going to UMass-Amherst at the end of June. The STCC faculty with whom Cook clashed are ready to move on, but an item before the Board of Trustees on June 22 may complicate that.

STCC's Outgoing President Will Start Cooking at UMass Later This Month… — Western Mass Politics & Insight STCC's president John Cook told affiliates he was “honored” to share an update. He was headed to UMass-Amherst.

Congressman Seth Moulton is making a generational argument in his bid to unseat Senator Ed Markey. However, he is also using some tried-and-true tactics statewide hopefuls have used to scoop up votes in Western Mass.

Our One Hundredth: Moulton's Moves to Win Western Mass Votes… — Western Mass Politics & Insight LONGMEADOW—Only standing astride the Commonwealth can one hope to win it. That calculus has guided Seth Moulton, the rep challenging Senator Ed Markey.

ICYMI: The City Council's June 1 meeting had flashes of its past, both good and bad, in the way it addressed two items before it.

Take My Council, Please: Youth Commissioning in Revolt… — Western Mass Politics & Insight SPRINGFIELD—The first City Council meeting of June featured an agenda of the usual fare. Grants and orders were plentiful but typical. There was an appointment to the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), one of the few positions where the Council has a gatekeeper role. However, there

ICYMI: The passing of Ben Swan means Springfield's civil rights generation that changed the nation and the city and then won political power has slipped into memory.

Analysis: With Swan's Passing, a Generation That Changed Springfield, Slips into Memory… — Western Mass Politics & Insight When former State Representative Benjamin Swan passed away on Memorial Day, Springfield lost more than an ex-pol.