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Briefings: Springfield & Co-Plaintiffs Try to Be Appealing in Another Court… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 1d

#Springfield and fellow municipalities and nonprofits have appealed a judge's dismissal of their suit to recover funding the EPA ripped away earlier this year. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

Springfield and parties attempting to restore an environmental block grant program filed an appeal with an appellate court in Washington

Briefings: A Western Mass Ashe Rises into the Governor's Office… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 2d

A #WesternMA face with a familiar #Springfield name is joining @MassGovernor's office. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

UPDATED 10/8/25 1:11PM: To include clarification from the governor’s office on the staff changes. The name of a new staffer for Governor Maura Healey will sound familiar to some in the Lower Valley. T...

Longmeadow Daze: Voters' Give Thumbs up to Merger in the Middle (Schools)… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 2d

#Longmeadow voters approved a debt exclusion override on 9/30 that will fund a new middle school. It's not the first them voters have approved a tax hike for the schools. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/long...

Longmeadow Daze is an occasional series about Longmeadow government and politics. Longmeadow voters authorized a debt exclusion on Tuesday that will let the town build a new middle school to replace W...

Briefings: Springfield & Co-Plaintiffs Try to Be Appealing in Another Court… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 3d

#Springfield, fellow municipalities and nonprofits are not giving up on their class action lawsuit to restore @EPA funding the Trump administration swiped. They have appealed the dismissal to the DC Circuit. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

Springfield and parties attempting to restore an environmental block grant program filed an appeal with an appellate court in Washington

Briefings: A Western Mass Ashe Rises into the Governor's Office… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 3d

There's a new staffer in @massgovernor.bsky.social's office with ties to the 413 and #Springfield in particular. Quite notable ties, in fact. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

UPDATED 10/8/25 1:11PM: To include clarification from the governor’s office on the staff changes. The name of a new staffer for Governor Maura Healey will sound familiar to some in the Lower Valley. T...

Longmeadow Daze: Voters' Give Thumbs up to Merger in the Middle (Schools)… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 4d

#Longmeadow voters approved a debt exclusion property tax override last week to fund the new middle school. It's hardly the town's first such vote to raise its own taxes to preserve its vaunted school system. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/long...

Longmeadow Daze is an occasional series about Longmeadow government and politics. Longmeadow voters authorized a debt exclusion on Tuesday that will let the town build a new middle school to replace W...

Briefings: Springfield & Co-Plaintiffs Try to Be Appealing in Another Court… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 4d

#Springfield and its co-plaintiffs are appealing a DC judge's decision to dismiss their case that sought to recover environment and climate funds the EPA had swiped. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

Springfield and parties attempting to restore an environmental block grant program filed an appeal with an appellate court in Washington

Briefings: A Western Mass Ashe Rises into the Governor's Office… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 4d

The new Legislative Director in @massgovernor.bsky.social's office, Tom Ashe, has a name that will sound familiar to many in and around #Springfield. But it's not the former city pol. It's his son, who's built up his own career in state govt. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

UPDATED 10/8/25 1:11PM: To include clarification from the governor’s office on the staff changes. The name of a new staffer for Governor Maura Healey will sound familiar to some in the Lower Valley. T...

Briefings: A Western Mass Ashe Rises into the Governor's Office… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 5d

There's a new face on @massgovernor.bsky.social's staff, but the name is well known in and around #Springfield. wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...

The name of a new staffer for Governor Maura Healey will sound familiar to some in the Lower Valley. Tuesday brought news that the governor’s new legislative director would be Thomas Ashe. No, not tha...

Longmeadow Daze: Voters' Give Thumbs up to Merger in the Middle (Schools)… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 10d

On Tuesday, #Longmeadow voters approved a debt exclusion tax override that will finance a new middle school to replace and consolidate two others. Despite objections, supporters pointed to the importance of maintaining the town's education system. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/long...

Longmeadow Daze is an occasional series about Longmeadow government and politics. Longmeadow voters authorized a debt exclusion on Tuesday that will let the town build a new middle school to replace W...

Longmeadow Daze: Voters' Give Thumbs up to Merger in the Middle (Schools)… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12d

FULL STORY: Voters in #Longmeadow approve a debt exclusion that will fund a brand new Middle School into which the two current schools will merge. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/long...

Longmeadow Daze is an occasional series about Longmeadow government and politics. Longmeadow voters authorized a debt exclusion on Tuesday that will let the town build a new middle school to replace W...

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 12d

This vote comes after a special town meeting two weeks ago voted to put the question before the broader public. The measure allows the town to sidestep Proposition 2.5% to pay for the bond. #mapoli

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12d

BREAKING: #Longmeadow voters have approved a debt exclusion to pay for a new, combined middle school in town.
Unofficial result per Town:
Yes: 2129
No: 1360
Blank: 1
#mapoli

As Disney Relents, the 413's Federal Pols Set Sights on WWLP's Owner, Nexstar… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 12d

BREAKING: #Longmeadow voters have approved a debt exclusion to pay for a new, combined middle school in town.
Unofficial result per Town:
Yes: 2129
No: 1360
Blank: 1
#mapoli

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 17d

This week, @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social returned to air, including on Western Mass's ABC station. That comes as the region's federal officials demand answers from Nexstar, which is still boycotting Kimmel owns the NBC-branded @wwlp-22news.bsky.social. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/as-d...

Local members of Congress are calling out Nexstar Media Group, the owner of WWLP, for its role in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.

Take My Council, Please: Recommending a High Fiber Diet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 18d

At last week's #Springfield Council meeting, councilors again deferred action on petitions an internet service provider is seeking amid concern the company won't bring its services to the whole city. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/take...

The Springfield City Council again put off approval of a bevy of permits for GoNetSpeed, an Internet Service Provider.

Briefings: Three Prelims Slim Springfield Races down to Two Candidates Each… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 18d

How did #Springfield slim down its ballot in three races earlier this month? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/brie...

Incumbents Malo Brown, Victor Davila & Chris Collins advanced and will face Willie Naylor, Mary Johnson & Rosa Valentin respectively.

As Disney Relents, the 413's Federal Pols Set Sights on WWLP's Owner, Nexstar… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 19d

The owner of NBC-affiliated @wwlp-22news.bsky.social, Nexstar, says its ABC stations will not air @jimmykimmel.com when he returns to the air. Meanwhile, members of Congress including @repmcgovern.bsky.social are demanding answers from Nexstar. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/as-d...

Local members of Congress are calling out Nexstar Media Group, the owner of WWLP, for its role in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 19d

Station management confirms to me that WGGB, the ABC #Springfield, MA affiliate (part of the @westernmassnews.com brand), will air @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social as scheduled. That means the show will be available on Western Mass TV, but not much of Connecticut, as @wtnh.bsky.social is Nexstar owned.

Take My Council, Please: Recommending a High Fiber Diet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 20d

At last week's #Springfield City Council meeting, councilors again put off a vote on petitions for work GoNetSpeed has planned, amid concerns the company would not fulfill promises to wire up the whole city. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/take...

The Springfield City Council again put off approval of a bevy of permits for GoNetSpeed, an Internet Service Provider.

Amid Feds' Authoritarian Push, WWLP's Parent Company Hits a Censor Spot… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 20d

WWLP carries NBC, not ABC, the network Jimmy Kimmel was on. However, WWLP is owned by the local broadcasting company that contributed to Kimmel's suspension. wmasspi.com/2025/09/amid...

Nexstar, the parent company of WWLP, also owns ABC affiliates and contributed to Disney’s decision to suspend Kimmel’s show.

Noho and Other Valley Cities Cut down Their Election Fields in Prelim… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 20d

#Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra cruised through last week's mayoral preliminary. However, she faces the runner-up, Jillian Duclos, in November and there's a PAC spending money in this year's city races. #mapoli #nohopoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/noho...

By far, however, the highest profile of these races was for mayor in Noho, which is experiencing a heated cycle as the mayor seek reelection.

Take My Council, Please: Recommending a High Fiber Diet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 21d

The #Springfield City Council seems to be drawing a line on digital nutrition: every city neighborhood should have more fiber in their Internet diet. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/take...

The Springfield City Council again put off approval of a bevy of permits for GoNetSpeed, an Internet Service Provider.

Amid Feds' Authoritarian Push, WWLP's Parent Company Hits a Censor Spot… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

Western Mass Politics & Insight @wmasspi.com · 22d

While Western Mass's higher-rated local broadcast station is not an ABC affiliate, WWLP's parent company, Nexstar, played a role in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel this past week. wmasspi.com/2025/09/amid...

Nexstar, the parent company of WWLP, also owns ABC affiliates and contributed to Disney’s decision to suspend Kimmel’s show.

Noho and Other Valley Cities Cut down Their Election Fields in Prelim… — Western Mass Politics & Insight

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Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · 22d

The general election for #Northampton's mayoral race is set after this week's prelim. Incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra placed a comfortable first, but came just short of 50%. She will face the runner-up, Jillian Duclos, in November. #mapoli #nohopoli wmasspi.com/2025/09/noho...

By far, however, the highest profile of these races was for mayor in Noho, which is experiencing a heated cycle as the mayor seek reelection.