ICYMI: What happened at the first #Springfield City Council meeting of 2026? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:21 AM
ICYMI: What happened at the first #Springfield City Council meeting of 2026? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
ICYMI: This month, #Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the first woman of color to become Council President. She spoke about her plans for the coming year at the municipal legislature. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM
ICYMI: This month, #Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the first woman of color to become Council President. She spoke about her plans for the coming year at the municipal legislature. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
The #Springfield City Council updated its rules to start meetings earlier and approved a firefighter labor contract at its first meeting of 2026. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The #Springfield City Council updated its rules to start meetings earlier and approved a firefighter labor contract at its first meeting of 2026. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Earlier this month, at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield became the first woman of color to lead the #Springfield City Council. But she's got her eye on a broader agenda than just making history. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Earlier this month, at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield became the first woman of color to lead the #Springfield City Council. But she's got her eye on a broader agenda than just making history. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
The #Springfield City Council will start meetings earlier following a rule change adopted at this week's meeting, which also featured approval of a new labor contract with city firefighters. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The #Springfield City Council will start meetings earlier following a rule change adopted at this week's meeting, which also featured approval of a new labor contract with city firefighters. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
ICYMI: The Superior Court's role in Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, has wrapped up, for now at least. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
Court Lands on Final Number in Moss Suit against Sarno & Springfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The lawsuit Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, filed against his ex-boss appeared to be entering its final phase.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
ICYMI: The Superior Court's role in Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, has wrapped up, for now at least. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
What political events stood out in #Springfield in 2025? Funding fights and an election with actual surprises. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/the-...
The Year in Springfield, 2025… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Given recent Springfield history, 2025 may have expressed disgruntlement many expected in 2023. A foul wind from Washington was also blowing .
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January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
What political events stood out in #Springfield in 2025? Funding fights and an election with actual surprises. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/the-...
#Springfield at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the city's first woman of color to be Council President. But her to-do list goes well beyond that, with plans to address costs and government transparency. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
#Springfield at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the city's first woman of color to be Council President. But her to-do list goes well beyond that, with plans to address costs and government transparency. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
The Superior Court's work on Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield mayor Domenic Sarno, is done--for now. The case will be appealed. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
Court Lands on Final Number in Moss Suit against Sarno & Springfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The lawsuit Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, filed against his ex-boss appeared to be entering its final phase.
wmasspi.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The Superior Court's work on Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield mayor Domenic Sarno, is done--for now. The case will be appealed. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
#Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made city history as the first woman of color to become Council President. What does she have planned as the body's leader in the coming year? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
wmasspi.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 PM
#Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made city history as the first woman of color to become Council President. What does she have planned as the body's leader in the coming year? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
All of the post-judgment motions in Darryl Moss's case against #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno have rulings. What is the case is final disposition--for now--in Superior Court? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
Court Lands on Final Number in Moss Suit against Sarno & Springfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The lawsuit Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, filed against his ex-boss appeared to be entering its final phase.
wmasspi.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:33 AM
All of the post-judgment motions in Darryl Moss's case against #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno have rulings. What is the case is final disposition--for now--in Superior Court? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
#Springfield's new City Council President is the first woman of color to hold the office. Tracye Whitfield goes beyond the history, though, to discuss her plans for her term in the office. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
#Springfield's new City Council President is the first woman of color to hold the office. Tracye Whitfield goes beyond the history, though, to discuss her plans for her term in the office. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Ceremony closes with a poem and a prayer. #spfldpoli #mapoli
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Ceremony closes with a poem and a prayer. #spfldpoli #mapoli
Whitfield makes a point of thanking Fenton for his time as president. She also acknowledges Council presidents Hurst, & Lederman, the others she served under. She omitted Marcus Williams, but perhaps an oversight? #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Whitfield makes a point of thanking Fenton for his time as president. She also acknowledges Council presidents Hurst, & Lederman, the others she served under. She omitted Marcus Williams, but perhaps an oversight? #mapoli #spfldpoli
Councilors are drawing seats. Clerk Oyola has assigned former councilor Jesse Lederman to pass around the box with numbers because, she says, councilors got mad at her last time. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Councilors are drawing seats. Clerk Oyola has assigned former councilor Jesse Lederman to pass around the box with numbers because, she says, councilors got mad at her last time. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield is quite brief. Closes with noting that nobody should doubt what they can achieve (I'm super paraphrasing). #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Whitfield is quite brief. Closes with noting that nobody should doubt what they can achieve (I'm super paraphrasing). #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield announces a new leadership initiative and four committees on tax rises, econ dev, transparency, and city contracting. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Whitfield announces a new leadership initiative and four committees on tax rises, econ dev, transparency, and city contracting. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield says leadership includes showing up. "Presence is service." name drops Veep Delgado. Her job takes her out of the city often, so it's plausible we will be seeing Delgado preside over meetings. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Whitfield says leadership includes showing up. "Presence is service." name drops Veep Delgado. Her job takes her out of the city often, so it's plausible we will be seeing Delgado preside over meetings. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield states she is not starting this term with any grudges and specifically names Ward 5 Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, possibly a reference to his flipping to Edwards at the caucus last month. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Whitfield states she is not starting this term with any grudges and specifically names Ward 5 Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, possibly a reference to his flipping to Edwards at the caucus last month. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield opens by thanking family and colleagues with special recognition to new councilors Hurst and Martin. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Whitfield opens by thanking family and colleagues with special recognition to new councilors Hurst and Martin. #mapoli #spfldpoli
To Whitfield's credit, despite packing the program with friends and well-wishers, she's laid out an efficient show. Fastest way to lose people is to drag out things. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
To Whitfield's credit, despite packing the program with friends and well-wishers, she's laid out an efficient show. Fastest way to lose people is to drag out things. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Whitfield's friend Lidya Rivera-Early, her mother and children are speaking. #spfldpoli #mapoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Whitfield's friend Lidya Rivera-Early, her mother and children are speaking. #spfldpoli #mapoli
Friends and family speaking now. Three on agenda. Then Whitfield's speech and drawing of seats. Speeches aside, this program is moving right along. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Friends and family speaking now. Three on agenda. Then Whitfield's speech and drawing of seats. Speeches aside, this program is moving right along. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Dinall is pretty energetic compared to Akers's restraint. Makes a bit more sense once Dinall makes clear shed known Whitfield for a while. #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Dinall is pretty energetic compared to Akers's restraint. Makes a bit more sense once Dinall makes clear shed known Whitfield for a while. #mapoli #spfldpoli
Dinall starts with a funny: she said Whitfield gave her 90 seconds to speak same as Akers (who clearly took longer). #mapoli #spfldpoli
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Dinall starts with a funny: she said Whitfield gave her 90 seconds to speak same as Akers (who clearly took longer). #mapoli #spfldpoli