Amaad Rivera (Facebook) A most curious item appeared in yesterday’s Republican. The City Solicitor and the Election Commissioner have apparently confirmed Amaad Rivera’s residency in Ward 6, paving the way for the legally second place winner of last year’s municipal elections to take his seat.
Western Mass Politics & Insight wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More generically Seasons Greetings. As is tradition, WMassP&I would like to share a few thoughts. Too often people tend to think of this Thanksgiving to Christmas period as
*Update: The US Senate ratified the President’s New START treaty with a united Democratic caucus and 13 Republicans including Mass. Senator Scott Brown. Media outlets report the margin may have been higher absent the DADT vote, but it passed nonetheless, capping a tremendous lame-duck session
Pres. Obama (White House) It may be a little premature to announce that President Barack Obama has taken his self-described shellacking and turned it into a force of political and legislative nature. However, with his tax deal with Republicans and the repeal of “Don’t Ask,
Councilor Wright (campaign photo) Western Mass Politics & Insight has learned that Keith Wright, Ward 6 City Councilor has resigned. In a letter to his friends and supporters, Wright explained that his infant son required round-the-clock attention having been born prematurely several months ago. The
*Update, WMassP&I has learned the Democratic Caucus has rejected Neal’s recommendation from a steering committee. Sander Levin will be the ranking member on Ways and Means. Western Mass Politics & Insight has learned that Cong. Richard Neal of Springfield has cleared a major hurdle to
(WmassP&I) Welcome to a new series on Western Mass Politics & Insight. “Take My Council, Please,” will be a series on the Springfield City Council. Whenever possible, we will give you news and analysis from City Council meetings plus interviews and updates. The meeting for
*Correction: In an article in the Republican on 12/5/10, the $1 million dollars used to facilitate Springfield’s tax cut is described as coming from one of the city’s savings accounts. (WmassP&I) For those like us whose ears are bolted to the ground, the first shots
Fallout from the release of a damning report on the administration of the commonwealth’s Probation Department has finally landed on the head of State Representative Thomas Petrolati. The Ludlow Democrat, whose district includes Indian Orchard in Springfield was the Speaker Pro Temp of the Massachusetts
Gustave Dore’s The Enigma More than two weeks from the election, here in Massachusetts too, bodies litter the political battlefield. Their stricken bodies lay there, teeth still gnashed, fists clenched, and determined scowls plastered to their faces. While more than a few Democrats add to