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Western Mass Politics & Insight provides news, commentary & analysis on the greater #Springfield area and the world. Mngd by @mszafranski.bsky.social
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ICYMI: Our breakdown of the 413's big results in last week's election. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/surp...
Surprises, Upsets & History Define Election Day in the Lower Valley… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The results in Holyoke were one of several that ripped through cities in the 413 and their elections for municipal offices.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
ICYMI: Our breakdown of the 413's big results in last week's election. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/surp...
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#Springfield's Election saw four incumbents lose across the races for City Council and School Committee. There's an anti-incumbent air out there, but is that all that's going on in Springfield? Plus, 2027 looms. #mapoli #spfldpoli
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Analysis: Four Springfield Incumbents Lost Reelection; What Are City Voters Saying…? — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Something bigger seems to be afoot in Springfield. Two School Committee members and two councilors lost their seats in this election.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
#Springfield's Election saw four incumbents lose across the races for City Council and School Committee. There's an anti-incumbent air out there, but is that all that's going on in Springfield? Plus, 2027 looms. #mapoli #spfldpoli
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INBOX: @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social Ranking Member @neal.house.gov statement on government funding bill. #mapoli
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
INBOX: @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social Ranking Member @neal.house.gov statement on government funding bill. #mapoli
LISTEN: Last Friday, our editor-in-chief @mszafranski.bsky.social joined Paul Tuthill and @dustyc123.bsky.social for the Rundown with Carrie Saldo on @nepublicmedia.bsky.social for some local post-election analysis. #mapoli www.nepm.org/therundown/2...
WMass election analysis
Today on The Rundown, panelists breakdown Tuesday’s elections throughout western Massachusetts, which largely favored incumbents in contested races.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
LISTEN: Last Friday, our editor-in-chief @mszafranski.bsky.social joined Paul Tuthill and @dustyc123.bsky.social for the Rundown with Carrie Saldo on @nepublicmedia.bsky.social for some local post-election analysis. #mapoli www.nepm.org/therundown/2...
READ: Our first look at Election Day in Western Massachusetts from #Holyoke to #Springfield, set against historic races across the country. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/surp...
Surprises, Upsets & History Define Election Day in the Lower Valley… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The results in Holyoke were one of several that ripped through cities in the 413 and their elections for municipal offices.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
READ: Our first look at Election Day in Western Massachusetts from #Holyoke to #Springfield, set against historic races across the country. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/surp...
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Former #Springfield Mayoral aide Darryl Moss prevailed on one of his claims against his former boss, Domenic Sarno, last week. A jury awarded him $750,000. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide's Rights… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
On Wednesday, a Hampden County jury delivered a significant victory to Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, that simultaneously rebuked his former boss. After a weeklong tria...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Former #Springfield Mayoral aide Darryl Moss prevailed on one of his claims against his former boss, Domenic Sarno, last week. A jury awarded him $750,000. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
It is technically not the only example of a generational contest in #Springfield this year, but age and experience are front and center in the Ward 7 Council race in a way unlike any other election in the city this year. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/luck...
Lucky Ward 7 to Decide Springfield's Marquee Generational Contest… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Of the many races for ward seats on the City Council here, Ward 7 stands out a bit as an example of generational contest.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It is technically not the only example of a generational contest in #Springfield this year, but age and experience are front and center in the Ward 7 Council race in a way unlike any other election in the city this year. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/luck...
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A summer scandal that led to lawsuit between the candidates for the Ward 1 Council seat in #Springfield might have been the end of that race. Yet it has come back to life since. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
Ward 1 Council Race in Springfield Still Hot despite Chill from Summer Scandal… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
For a moment in August, it seemed like the race for Springfield’s Ward 1 Council seat was over. Then he came alive again.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A summer scandal that led to lawsuit between the candidates for the Ward 1 Council seat in #Springfield might have been the end of that race. Yet it has come back to life since. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
Last week, Darryl moss, a former aide to #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, won a judgment of $750,000 as part of his suit over his termination. A jury found Sarno illegally retaliated against him under state civil rights law. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide's Rights… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
On Wednesday, a Hampden County jury delivered a significant victory to Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, that simultaneously rebuked his former boss. After a weeklong tria...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Last week, Darryl moss, a former aide to #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, won a judgment of $750,000 as part of his suit over his termination. A jury found Sarno illegally retaliated against him under state civil rights law. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
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Generational contests are springing up everywhere this year. Even #Springfield has a few, but the clearest example may be the Ward 7 Council race where Tim Allen, whose held the seat since 2010 faces a challenge from twenty-something Gerry Martin. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/luck...
Lucky Ward 7 to Decide Springfield's Marquee Generational Contest… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Of the many races for ward seats on the City Council here, Ward 7 stands out a bit as an example of generational contest.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Generational contests are springing up everywhere this year. Even #Springfield has a few, but the clearest example may be the Ward 7 Council race where Tim Allen, whose held the seat since 2010 faces a challenge from twenty-something Gerry Martin. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/11/luck...
The race for #Springfield City Council seat hit a major inflection point over the summer when the incumbent sued her challenger for defamation. However, since then, the campaign has restarted and has been firing on all cylinders. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
Ward 1 Council Race in Springfield Still Hot despite Chill from Summer Scandal… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
For a moment in August, it seemed like the race for Springfield’s Ward 1 Council seat was over. Then he came alive again.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The race for #Springfield City Council seat hit a major inflection point over the summer when the incumbent sued her challenger for defamation. However, since then, the campaign has restarted and has been firing on all cylinders. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
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Five years ago, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno fired his aide Darryl Moss for violating the city's social media policy. This week, a jury found that in doing that, Sarno unlawfully retaliated against Moss. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide's Rights… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
On Wednesday, a Hampden County jury delivered a significant victory to Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, that simultaneously rebuked his former boss. After a weeklong tria...
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November 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Five years ago, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno fired his aide Darryl Moss for violating the city's social media policy. This week, a jury found that in doing that, Sarno unlawfully retaliated against Moss. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
ICYMI: @amtrak.com's Lake Shore Limited, the only rail link between the 413 and Boston, is returning on December 1. The service had been suspended due to a sinkhole in New York state. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
Briefings: Lake Shore Be Gone? Not in December, When Trans-Mass Service Rail Resumes… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Over the summer, the earth opened up and swallowed the only rail connection between Boston and Western Mass. Service resumes in December.
wmasspi.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ICYMI: @amtrak.com's Lake Shore Limited, the only rail link between the 413 and Boston, is returning on December 1. The service had been suspended due to a sinkhole in New York state. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
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After Maria Perez sued her opponent for defamation, among other things, the #Springfield Ward 1 race looked over. But then her opponent, Joesiah Gonzalez up got off the ground--and Perez changed up, too. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
Ward 1 Council Race in Springfield Still Hot despite Chill from Summer Scandal… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
For a moment in August, it seemed like the race for Springfield’s Ward 1 Council seat was over. Then he came alive again.
wmasspi.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 AM
After Maria Perez sued her opponent for defamation, among other things, the #Springfield Ward 1 race looked over. But then her opponent, Joesiah Gonzalez up got off the ground--and Perez changed up, too. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/ward...
Darryl Moss, the former #Springfield Mayoral Aide who sued his ex-boss, won a $750,000 verdict this week. He only won on a retaliation claim, not direct discrimination, and the city will fight the verdict, but it could still sting. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide's Rights… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
On Wednesday, a Hampden County jury delivered a significant victory to Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, that simultaneously rebuked his former boss. After a weeklong tria...
wmasspi.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Darryl Moss, the former #Springfield Mayoral Aide who sued his ex-boss, won a $750,000 verdict this week. He only won on a retaliation claim, not direct discrimination, and the city will fight the verdict, but it could still sting. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
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The only rail service linking Boston and Western Mass was shut down due to sinkhole further down the route in New York state. On December 1, the service returns. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
Briefings: Lake Shore Be Gone? Not in December, When Trans-Mass Service Rail Resumes… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Over the summer, the earth opened up and swallowed the only rail connection between Boston and Western Mass. Service resumes in December.
wmasspi.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The only rail service linking Boston and Western Mass was shut down due to sinkhole further down the route in New York state. On December 1, the service returns. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
Was last week's #Springfield City Council discussion about a residential conversions in downtown an omen? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...
Take My Council, Please: Conversant in Residential Conversions… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The City Council's approval was necessary to allow a large redevelopment of buildings at the corner of State and Main streets.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Was last week's #Springfield City Council discussion about a residential conversions in downtown an omen? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...
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Former #Springfield mayoral aide scored a $750,000 verdict against his former boss, Domenic Sarno, as part of a discrimination suit Moss had filed. However, the city will seek to overturn the decision. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide's Rights… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
On Wednesday, a Hampden County jury delivered a significant victory to Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, that simultaneously rebuked his former boss. After a weeklong tria...
wmasspi.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Former #Springfield mayoral aide scored a $750,000 verdict against his former boss, Domenic Sarno, as part of a discrimination suit Moss had filed. However, the city will seek to overturn the decision. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/moss...
The Lake Shore Limited returns to Massachusetts in December. A New York sink hole had swallowed the service east of Albany #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
Briefings: Lake Shore Be Gone? Not in December, When Trans-Mass Service Rail Resumes… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Over the summer, the earth opened up and swallowed the only rail connection between Boston and Western Mass. Service resumes in December.
wmasspi.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Lake Shore Limited returns to Massachusetts in December. A New York sink hole had swallowed the service east of Albany #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
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The #Springfield City Council approved a project that will convert several historic commercial buildings into residences. Some councilors would have liked to see affordable housing, but there may be more housing conversations ahead. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...
Take My Council, Please: Conversant in Residential Conversions… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The City Council's approval was necessary to allow a large redevelopment of buildings at the corner of State and Main streets.
wmasspi.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The #Springfield City Council approved a project that will convert several historic commercial buildings into residences. Some councilors would have liked to see affordable housing, but there may be more housing conversations ahead. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...
On December 1, the only direct rail service between Western Mass and Boston, presently replaced with a bus, will return. The Lake Shore Limited in Massachusetts and the seasonal New York to #Pittfield Berkshire Flyer had been suspended due to a sink hole. wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
Briefings: Lake Shore Be Gone? Not in December, When Trans-Mass Service Rail Resumes… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Over the summer, the earth opened up and swallowed the only rail connection between Boston and Western Mass. Service resumes in December.
wmasspi.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
On December 1, the only direct rail service between Western Mass and Boston, presently replaced with a bus, will return. The Lake Shore Limited in Massachusetts and the seasonal New York to #Pittfield Berkshire Flyer had been suspended due to a sink hole. wmasspi.com/2025/10/brie...
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Earlier this month, @edmarkey.bsky.social got a significant primary challenger. But is @sethmoulton.bsky.social somebody who can take advantage of growing demands for generational turnover? #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/a-mo...
A Moulton Primary Challenge Bubbles up for Senator Markey… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
For the second time in as many reelections, Senator Ed Markey faces a rival from Massachusetts’s House delegation. Salem Congressman Seth Moulton announced Wednesday morning he is challenging Markey f...
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October 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Earlier this month, @edmarkey.bsky.social got a significant primary challenger. But is @sethmoulton.bsky.social somebody who can take advantage of growing demands for generational turnover? #mapoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/a-mo...
The #Springfield City Council had a light agenda this past Monday. However, its approval of a project that would convert old downtown buildings to apartments comes amid a growing housing debate in the city. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...
Take My Council, Please: Conversant in Residential Conversions… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—The City Council's approval was necessary to allow a large redevelopment of buildings at the corner of State and Main streets.
wmasspi.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The #Springfield City Council had a light agenda this past Monday. However, its approval of a project that would convert old downtown buildings to apartments comes amid a growing housing debate in the city. #mapoli #Spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/10/take...