BREAKING: Tracye Whitfield wins vote to be Council President. Councilor Delgado, who's vote was unpledged, voted for Whitfield, but she did not need it. Councilor Brown, who's vote was also in doubt, also supported her. The vote was 8-5 Whitfield to Edwards. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
BREAKING: Tracye Whitfield wins vote to be Council President. Councilor Delgado, who's vote was unpledged, voted for Whitfield, but she did not need it. Councilor Brown, who's vote was also in doubt, also supported her. The vote was 8-5 Whitfield to Edwards. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Walsh also nominates Tracye Whitfield to be president. Ward 8 Councilor Govan. Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila nominates MElvin Edwards. Ward 1 Coucilor Maria PErez seconds. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Walsh also nominates Tracye Whitfield to be president. Ward 8 Councilor Govan. Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila nominates MElvin Edwards. Ward 1 Coucilor Maria PErez seconds. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Delgado wins the informal caucus to be the nominee for vice-president in the 2026 legislative session. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Delgado wins the informal caucus to be the nominee for vice-president in the 2026 legislative session. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council does Vice-president first. At-large Councilor Kateri Walsh nominates her at-large colleague Jose Delgado. Melvin Edwards second. There are no other nominations. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The Council does Vice-president first. At-large Councilor Kateri Walsh nominates her at-large colleague Jose Delgado. Melvin Edwards second. There are no other nominations. #mapoli #spfldpoli
And now the informal caucus for president. People don't know what will happen. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
And now the informal caucus for president. People don't know what will happen. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Allen states that because he goes back to their original elections, he was volunteered to give Fenton the gavel that is typically presented to the outgoing Council President. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Allen states that because he goes back to their original elections, he was volunteered to give Fenton the gavel that is typically presented to the outgoing Council President. #mapoli #spfldpoli
"Thank you for being my teammates and my friends," Allen closes. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"Thank you for being my teammates and my friends," Allen closes. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The city council's attorney, former councilor Ken Shea is capping the comments. “He did the job just the way it should be done,” and kept the passion for the job. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The city council's attorney, former councilor Ken Shea is capping the comments. “He did the job just the way it should be done,” and kept the passion for the job. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The city council's attorney, former councilor Ken Shea is capping the comments. “He did the job just the way it should be done,” and kept the passion for the job. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The city council's attorney, former councilor Ken Shea is capping the comments. “He did the job just the way it should be done,” and kept the passion for the job. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Councilor Whitfield, who has chaired Finance, too, states she can appreciate the work he has done, in particular his emphasis on the budget to address tax bills. She also expresses thanks for his willingness to talk. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Councilor Whitfield, who has chaired Finance, too, states she can appreciate the work he has done, in particular his emphasis on the budget to address tax bills. She also expresses thanks for his willingness to talk. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The tributes to Allen are very warm, detailed and natural. We're only through a few of his colleagues and this is immensely palpable. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The tributes to Allen are very warm, detailed and natural. We're only through a few of his colleagues and this is immensely palpable. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Council President Mike Fenton has begun tributes to Councilor Tim Allen. He says this one is "personal, very personal for me." He calls Allen his closest friend and confidant on the body. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Council President Mike Fenton has begun tributes to Councilor Tim Allen. He says this one is "personal, very personal for me." He calls Allen his closest friend and confidant on the body. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Council President Mike Fenton has begun tributes to Councilor Tim Allen. He says this one is "personal, very personal for me." He calls Allen his closest friend and confidant on the body. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Council President Mike Fenton has begun tributes to Councilor Tim Allen. He says this one is "personal, very personal for me." He calls Allen his closest friend and confidant on the body. #mapoli #spfldpoli
All members of the Council have bid farewell to Curran. I've seen more heartfelt remarks, which is notable because Curran is not disliked. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:11 AM
All members of the Council have bid farewell to Curran. I've seen more heartfelt remarks, which is notable because Curran is not disliked. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council's formal business is over. Council President Michael Fenton is recognizing the outgoing councilors Sean Curran and Timothy Allen. Both lost reelection. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Council's formal business is over. Council President Michael Fenton is recognizing the outgoing councilors Sean Curran and Timothy Allen. Both lost reelection. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The #Springfield City Council approves a collective bargaining agreement for FY26-FY29 with SEIU 888, which covers the DPW engineers. Raises are $1.50 in year one and 2% in the following three years. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The #Springfield City Council approves a collective bargaining agreement for FY26-FY29 with SEIU 888, which covers the DPW engineers. Raises are $1.50 in year one and 2% in the following three years. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council approves a match for a water conservation grant the city hopes to win and use to upgrade Five Mile Pond. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The Council approves a match for a water conservation grant the city hopes to win and use to upgrade Five Mile Pond. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council approved the tax incremental financing for the properties along Main Street. Deputy Econ Director Brian Connors indicated the break would amount to 47% of the *new growth* the developer puts into the property. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Council approved the tax incremental financing for the properties along Main Street. Deputy Econ Director Brian Connors indicated the break would amount to 47% of the *new growth* the developer puts into the property. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council has passed some petitions for roads and an easement for Bruce Landon Way next to the civic center (for events). The Council is now considering tax incremental financing for the block of buildings along Main just south of Main. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The Council has passed some petitions for roads and an easement for Bruce Landon Way next to the civic center (for events). The Council is now considering tax incremental financing for the block of buildings along Main just south of Main. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The ordinance passes 8-4. Councilor Click-Bruce did not vote. He voted against it last time. If Sarno vetoes, there would not be the votes ot sustain it if all votes held even with the new Council. #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The ordinance passes 8-4. Councilor Click-Bruce did not vote. He voted against it last time. If Sarno vetoes, there would not be the votes ot sustain it if all votes held even with the new Council. #mapoli #spfldpoli
The Council is now on Curran's other goodbye project. An ordinance setting strict limits on the size of housing units. #mapoli #Spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Council is now on Curran's other goodbye project. An ordinance setting strict limits on the size of housing units. #mapoli #Spfldpoli
Councilor Davila insists they cannot stand by. Councilor Whitfield goes there and says they shouldn't move fast just because Curran is leaving.
The motion to committee passes 7-6.
#mapoli #spfldpoli
The motion to committee passes 7-6.
#mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Councilor Davila insists they cannot stand by. Councilor Whitfield goes there and says they shouldn't move fast just because Curran is leaving.
The motion to committee passes 7-6.
#mapoli #spfldpoli
The motion to committee passes 7-6.
#mapoli #spfldpoli
Former #Springfield Mayoral aide Darryl Moss won a $750,000 judgment against the city and is boss last month. Now a judge has to weigh motions on attorneys' fees and whether to overturn the jury's verdict. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/moss...
Moss, Sarno & Springfield Head Back to Court for Post-Judgment Motions… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
A jury found Mayor Domenic Sarno illegally retaliated against former mayoral aide Darryl Moss last month. However, the case is far from over.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Former #Springfield Mayoral aide Darryl Moss won a $750,000 judgment against the city and is boss last month. Now a judge has to weigh motions on attorneys' fees and whether to overturn the jury's verdict. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/moss...
For people who are new to my feed and #Spfldpoli (I used to live tweet meetings more), Caulton-Harris is pretty well-respected and its a big ask for councilors to ignore her recommendation. #mapoli
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
For people who are new to my feed and #Spfldpoli (I used to live tweet meetings more), Caulton-Harris is pretty well-respected and its a big ask for councilors to ignore her recommendation. #mapoli
Caulton-Harris just sniped at Curran again and said she had spoken to the mayor and not just the chief of staff (as Curran said he has). #mapoli #spfldpoli
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Caulton-Harris just sniped at Curran again and said she had spoken to the mayor and not just the chief of staff (as Curran said he has). #mapoli #spfldpoli