…And the World: We begin today in the Ukraine, where fresh eruptions of protests have turned violent, after efforts at reaching an amnesty agreement failed. At least eighteen have died so far in fresh clashes. Russia has released some funds from loans, which could buoy
UPDATED 10:49AM: For clarity, to reflect details from Lesser’s statement and addition of a photo and for a CORRECTION: Thomas Lachiusa was present in Chicopee, but did not address the caucus. After making the rounds of caucuses and the Valley politi-sphere, Eric Lesser, a former
UPDATED 10:10PM: For clarity and to reflect a correction of Lesser’s age. He is 28, not 29 as previously given. His birthday is later this year CHICOPEE—The race to replace Senator Gale Candaras was already looking crowded before Friday. Two Ludlow town officials and a
UPDATED: 2/13/14 12:04 AM: For grammar, clarification and addition of links. Executive Privilege is a series on the 2014 race for Governor and other Constitutional offices in Massachusetts. NORTHAMPTON—The stage is set quite differently than it was twelve years ago for Steve Grossman. At that
…And the World: We begin today in Switzerland, where a new law passed restricting European immigration through the famously neutral country. The result will likely complicate the country’s relationship with the EU, The Guardian says. It has the rest of the continent buzzing, but it
The United States Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled its hearing for the nomination of Hampden County District Attorney Mark Mastroianni for federal district court. Next Tuesday, Mastroianni will appear in Washington for his date with destiny to discuss his nomination with members of the committee.
SPRINGFIELD—Eliciting boos from the gallery for hesitating on one issue, the City Council moved a matter to committee, while finally making progress on another Monday night. Nevertheless, the issue set the stage for what may be many confrontations between the mayor and the Council in
…And the World: We begin today, in Thailand, where elections went ahead as scheduled although without violence as feared. However, results are not complete and more voting appears necessary as many polling stations were blocked by protesters. Israel and Turkey seem close to mending ties
UPDATED 2/4/14 1:46PM: For comment from Rep. Brian Ashe and news of Eric Lesser’s interest in the race. State Representative Angelo Puppolo, a former City Councilor in Springfield announced this morning that he will not seek the seat held by retiring State Senator Gale Candaras.
Four years ago at this time, Hampden County District Attorney William Bennet had already announced that his fifth term would be his last. In the very Republican story heralding the end of the Bennett era, a few names including an assistant district attorney were mentioned.