Springfield public meetings in 2025

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 24 meeting, consider several new petitions for alcohol and management changes, hold informational hearings on two businesses, and conduct a final hearing on Plan B Burger Bar's liquor, entertainment, and common victualler licenses. The board will also review an incident report for McCarthy's Tavern.

• Approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 License Commissioners hearing
• New petition for an all alcoholic beverages license for Ikandy Restaurant & Bar LLC at 906-910 State Street
• New petition to change manager of Italian American Citizens Club, Inc. at 123 Colton Street
• Informational hearing on Dewey's Jazz Lounge (232 Worthington St) regarding liquor license transfer
• Final hearing on Plan B Burger Bar (1000 West Columbus Ave) for liquor, entertainment, and common victualler licenses

Mobile Home Rent Control Board - Public Hearing

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will hold a public hearing to consider a rent increase petition filed by the Boston Road Mobile Home Park Tenant's Association. The hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall.

• Public hearing on rent increase for Boston Road Mobile Home Park
• Petition filed by Boston Road Mobile Home Park Tenant's Association
• Hearing scheduled for October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Location: City Hall, 36 Court Street, Room 205

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then move to an executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual, and will not return to open session.

• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025
• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual (Section 21(a)(1) Open Meeting Law)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will consider several pending petitions, including a continuation of the porch renovation request at 102 Thompson Street and the solar panel installation at 152 Sumner Avenue. New public hearings will be held for a black pipe handrail at 26-32 Mattoon Street and an ADA ramp at 127-129 Pineywoods Avenue. The commission will also continue discussion of draft Standard Guidelines for historic districts that currently have no guidelines.

• Petition ID 8779 – 102 Thompson Street porch renovation (stop‑work order) – hearing continued to Oct 2
• Petition ID 8845 – 152 Sumner Avenue solar panel installation – hearing continued to Sep 4
• Petition ID 8930 – 26‑32 Mattoon Street installation of black pipe handrail – new hearing
• Petition ID 8931 – 127‑129 Pineywoods Avenue installation of ADA ramp – new hearing
• Standard Guidelines for districts with no historic guidelines – hearing continued to Oct 2

School Committee - SZEP Student Reps

The Springfield School Committee will first approve the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then vote on Central High School’s request for an overnight field trip to the MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational in East Falmouth on October 12‑13, 2025. The agenda also includes a presentation on post‑secondary success, a discussion of the classroom pledge of allegiance policy, and reports from standing committees and the new student representative.

• Vote to approve minutes of the September 18, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Vote to approve Central High School’s overnight field trip to the MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational in East Falmouth on Oct. 12‑13, 2025
• Presentation on District Priority Four: Post Secondary Success (FOCUS Springfield)
• Discussion of policy around the Pledge of Allegiance in the classroom
• Welcome of new student representative Auly Dilone, junior at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to vote on a field trip request and discuss classroom policy regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting includes a presentation on post-secondary success from FOCUS Springfield.

• Vote on Central High School overnight field trip to MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Invitational in East Falmouth, MA (Oct 12-13, 2025)
• Discussion on classroom policy regarding the Pledge of Allegiance
• Presentation on District Priority Four: Post Secondary Success

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will consider and vote on the 2026 administrative budget. It will also vote on several retirement benefit applications, including accidental disability and survivor benefits. Additional items include approval of audit findings, warrants totaling over $9 million, and admission of new members.

• Presentation of the Springfield Retirement System audit for Dec 31 2024 performed by CBIZ
• Presentation of PRIM’s investment performance by Laura Strickland
• Vote to approve warrants for refunds, transfers, expenses, payroll and PRIT fund redemption totaling over $9 million
• Vote to accept the accidental disability benefits application for Kenneth Byers (Fire Department) and request a PERAC medical panel
• Vote to approve survivor benefits for James Nadle Jr. (Facilities Management) and 12(2)(d) benefits for Alexia Chase‑Walters (School Department)

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Library Commission will vote to approve the draft minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear the Chairman's and Director's reports and a presentation by Janet Nelson and Connie Glise of Re Thinking Libraries, LLC. The agenda includes time for public comment, an executive session, and adjournment.

• Approve draft minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report
• Presentation by Janet Nelson and Connie Glise (Re Thinking Libraries, LLC)
• Executive Session

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Planning Board will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then enter an executive session under Open Meeting Law Section 21(a)(1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025
• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

City Council - Joint Meeting

The Springfield Retirement Board will meet to approve the 2026 administrative budget, audit results, and various retirement benefit applications and financial warrants.

• Vote to approve the 2026 Administrative Budget
• Audit of the Springfield Retirement System for 2024
• Approval of warrants totaling over $9.8 million
• Consideration of accidental disability and superannuation applications
• Discussion of investment performance by PRIM

School Committee - Joint

The Springfield School Committee will hold a joint subcommittee meeting on September 26 to discuss advocacy protocols for parents and student safety and security.

• Student Parent Concerns Subcommittee: Advocacy Protocols and Partnership Opportunities
• School Safety Subcommittee: Student Safety and Security to and from school
• Meeting location: Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main Street, 2 FLR, New England Boardroom
• Meeting time: Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
• Live stream available at: https://www.youtube.com/@schoolcommitteeSPS/streams

Animal Control - Regular

The Springfield Animal Control Board will approve the July 31, 2025 minutes and conduct a series of dog hearings. Cases include dangerous dog hearings for Nova (1112 Worcester St) and Loki (1116 Worcester St) with orders for spaying, muzzling, and kennels, as well as nuisance hearings for dogs at 21 Wells St, 279 Garnet St, and 58 Cherrelyn St. The board will vote on motions and conditions for each case.

• Approval of July 31, 2025 meeting minutes
• Dangerous dog hearing for Nova at 1112 Worcester St – motion for spay and muzzle
• Dangerous dog hearing for Loki at 1116 Worcester St – motion for muzzle and kennel
• Nuisance dog hearing for three dogs (Lincoln, Ragnar, Sampson) at 21 Wells St
• Nuisance dog hearings for two dogs at 279 Garnet St and two dogs at 58 Cherrelyn St

Board of Police Commissioners - Hearing

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on the discipline, dismissal, or complaints regarding a Springfield Police Officer. The board intends to conduct this hearing in Executive Session.

• Hearing and vote on Special Order (SO) #24-036 regarding Violation of Rules & Regulations

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a final hearing on the status of the liquor, entertainment, and common victualler licenses for Le Souk Hookah Lounge, LLC dba Le Souk Hookah located at 1 Worthington Street. It will also consider the manager change and renovation request for Panache Banquet Hall, Inc. dba Panache Banquet Hall at 827 State Street. The meeting includes new petitions for an alcoholic beverage license for Ikandy Restaurant & Bar at 906-910 State Street, a Class II and III car dealer license for Dream Auto at 484 Boston Rd, and a manager change for Malecon Restaurant at 137 Chestnut Street. Minutes from the September 10 hearing will be approved.

• Final hearing on liquor, entertainment, and common victualler licenses for Le Souk Hookah Lounge (1 Worthington Street)
• Final hearing on manager change and renovation request for Panache Banquet Hall (827 State Street)
• New petition for all alcoholic beverages license for Ikandy Restaurant & Bar (906-910 State Street)
• New petition for Class II (used cars) and Class III (detailing, tire, motor) car dealer license for Dream Auto (484 Boston Rd)
• New petition for manager change from Lucinda Lopez to Jennifer Leonor for Malecon Restaurant (137 Chestnut Street)

The commission approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting unanimously. It approved a manager change and new business hours for Malecon Restaurant & Bar. Several pending license petitions were continued to future dates, with votes ranging from unanimous to a 3‑1 split. No final licenses were granted at this meeting.

• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Ikandy Restaurant & Bar alcoholic beverage license petition to 10‑8‑2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Dream Auto car dealer license petition to 11‑12‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for Malecon Restaurant & Bar with hours Thu‑Sun 3 pm‑12 am (unanimous)
• Continued Le Souk Hookah Lounge Section 77 hearing to 11‑12‑2025 (3‑1)
• Continued Panache Banquet Hall manager/renovation petition to 11‑12‑2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two petitions requesting variances from the Springfield zoning ordinance. One petition seeks to combine two parcels on Vinton Street and build a two‑family house despite lacking the required 50‑foot frontage. The other petition seeks to convert five commercial spaces at 199 Dickinson Street into residential units without the required off‑street parking. Both requests would be in violation of specific ordinance sections.

• Petition ID 8929 – combine ES Vinton St (11890‑0032) & Rear Vinton St (11890‑0033) to build a two‑family house lacking 50 ft frontage (Article 10 § 10.2.30). Petitioner: Louis Bonavita.
• Petition ID 8928 – convert five first‑floor commercial spaces at 199 Dickinson St (176‑182 Oakland St, 03910‑0503) to residential units without required off‑street parking (Article 7 § 7‑1). Petitioner: Eric Safner.

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if a specific project is subject to conservation regulations. The body is reviewing a request for vegetation and tree removal at a medical center parking lot.

• Public hearing for Petition ID # 8927: Tree removal/maintenance at 759 Chestnut Street (Baystate Medical Center Inc.)

The commission approved the petition filed by Baystate Medical Center Inc. for vegetation and tree removal on the north side of its parking lot (Parcel ID 02750-0360). The vote was 5 in favor and 0 against. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Baystate Medical Center vegetation/tree removal petition (5-0)

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will discuss the municipal election warrant for the November 4, 2025, general election. The body will also hear requests for special permits and a proposed amendment to the city's zoning ordinance definitions.

• Municipal Election Warrant for November 4, 2025, general election
• Special permit for a pinball club at 34 Front Street, Suite 249
• Special permit for accessory wall signs at 1500 Main Street
• Amendment to a motor vehicle service/sales permit for 484, 472, and NS Boston Road
• Proposed amendment to Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 2, Section 2.2 (Definitions)

School Committee - Joint

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if a tree removal project at Baystate Medical Center requires a permit. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center.

• Public hearing for Baystate Medical Center tree removal at 759 Chestnut Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for Parcel ID 02750-0360
• Meeting location: Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street

The Conservation Commission met on September 23, 2025 at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. Commissioners Collins, Martinez, Alminas, Ryan, and Bongiorni voted to approve Baystate Medical Center’s request for vegetation and tree removal on the north side of its parking lot. The vote was 5‑0 with two members absent. No other matters were acted upon.

• Approved Baystate Medical vegetation/tree removal request (5-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will approve minutes from the September 4 meeting and continue hearings on four pending petitions—WS Buckingham Street single‑family dwelling, WS Pine Street duplex, 152 Sumner Avenue solar panel installation, and 19‑25 Maple Street repairs—until the next meeting. The agenda also includes new public hearings on fencing at 90 Clarendon Street, window replacement at 93 East Park Street, door replacement at 1046 Worthington Street, and demolition delays for three Lyman Street properties. No final decisions are recorded for the new petitions at this meeting.

• Continue hearing on WS Buckingham Street single‑family dwelling (Petition ID 8704)
• Continue hearing on WS Pine Street duplex (Petition ID 8838)
• Continue hearing on 152 Sumner Avenue solar panel installation (Petition ID 8845)
• Continue hearing on 19‑25 Maple Street windows, roof, and exterior repairs (Petition ID 8870)
• New public hearing on fencing at 90 Clarendon Street (Petition ID 8909)

The commission approved a new single‑family dwelling on Buckingham Street and a duplex on Pine Street, both with specific design requirements. It also approved exterior repairs for a 21‑unit building on Maple Street, a fence hardship at 90 Clarendon Street, and new windows for 93 East Park Street. Additionally, the commission granted a 30‑day extension for a Trinity Solar petition, moving its hearing to October 2. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved single‑family dwelling (WS Buckingham St, ID 8704) – unanimous
• Approved duplex (WS Pine St, ID 8838) – unanimous
• Approved 30‑day extension for Trinity Solar hearing (ID 8845) – unanimous
• Approved exterior repairs for 19‑25 Maple St (ID 8870) – unanimous
• Approved fence hardship permitting fence past front line at 90 Clarendon St (ID 8909) – unanimous
• Approved replacement of seven windows at 93 East Park St (ID 8910) – unanimous

School Committee - Public Speak Out

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 4, vote on overnight and same-day field trips for Walsh Elementary and Central High School, and consider a recommendation to name Chestnut’s gymnasium after Andrea’Lee Sofia. The meeting includes committee reports and a presentation from FOCUS Springfield.

• Vote to approve Walsh Elementary overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm
• Vote to approve Central High School field trip to Shakespeare and Company
• Vote to recommend naming Chestnut’s gymnasium after Andrea’Lee Sofia
• Approval of minutes from Special and Regular meetings on September 4, 2025
• Presentation by FOCUS Springfield on College & Career Readiness

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee meeting will consider three voting items. Members will vote to approve overnight field trips for Walsh Elementary to Red Gate Farm and same‑day trips for Central High to Shakespeare and Company. They will also vote on a recommendation to name Chestnut’s gymnasium after student Andrea’Lee Sofia. Additional agenda items include reports from standing committees, a superintendent memo, and a College & Career Readiness presentation.

• Approve Walsh Elementary School overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm (Ashfield) Oct 1‑3, 2025
• Approve Central High School same‑day field trip to Shakespeare and Company (Lenox) Nov 21‑22, 2025
• Recommend naming Chestnut’s gymnasium in honor of student Andrea’Lee Sofia
• College & Career Readiness presentation by FOCUS Springfield
• Superintendent’s memo and contracts report for August 2025

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will enter executive session under Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). In that session they will hold a hearing and vote on the discipline, dismissal, or related complaints against a police officer identified in Special Order #24-036. The employee may request an open‑session hearing, and if the session remains closed the board will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Enter executive session to hear and vote on discipline or dismissal of a police officer under Special Order #24-036

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will vote on a $323,000 increase for the Department of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program. The agenda also includes several grant awards, a solid‑waste ordinance amendment, and a quitclaim deed for a property sale. Additional items cover a zoning ordinance amendment and other routine reports.

• $323,000 increase (no match required) for the Department of Mental Health Jail/Arrest Diversion Program (Item 38)
• $180,000 FY26 TJO Grant (no match required) for veteran services (Item 37)
• $139,805 Mass in Motion Grant (no match required) for transportation projects (Item 36)
• Amendment to Chapter 327 solid‑waste ordinance adding a $90 annual fee for a second automated container per dwelling (Item 40)
• Quitclaim deed authorizing sale of 60 Byers St. to Icarian Real Estate Advisors, LLC for $1,000 (Item 41)

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will meet on September 10, 2025 at the Springfield Training Facility. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, discussing communication with the community, neighborhood councils, and civic associations, and reviewing upcoming training dates and topics.

• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss communication with community, neighborhood councils, and civic associations
• Review and plan training dates and topics

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on several financial and personnel matters, including approval of multiple warrants that total more than $14 million. The board will also consider disability benefit applications from police and fire personnel, superannuation applications and calculations, and a request for legal services proposals. Additional items include approval of refunds, transfers, new member admissions, and monthly financial reports.

• Approve warrants: $126,899.41 (refund), $47,149.08 (refund), $446,830.28 (transfer), $65,589.73 (expenses), $35,454.80 (refund), $8,238,239.70 (retirement payroll), $6,200,000.00 (PRIT fund redemption), $13,224.89 (refund)
• Consider 24 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems
• Approve six retirement allowance calculations for superannuation
• Vote on 111 new members joining the retirement system
• Consider proposals from attorneys/legal firms for legal services

License Commission - Regular

The Board will approve minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It will hear new petitions for an all‑alcoholic beverages license for SLV LLC dba Casa Via at 254 Worthington Street and a BYOB license for Petra Hookah Lounge Inc. at 270 Worthington Street. A final hearing will address the liquor, entertainment and common victualler licenses for Le Souk Hookah Lounge LLC at 1 Worthington Street. The Board will also review an incident report for Plan B Burger Bar dated August 13, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the August 27, 2025 Board of License Commissioners hearing
• New petition for an all‑alcoholic beverages license for SLV LLC dba Casa Via, 254 Worthington Street
• New petition for a BYOB license for Petra Hookah Lounge Inc., 270 Worthington Street
• Final hearing on liquor, entertainment, and common victualler licenses for Le Souk Hookah Lounge LLC, 1 Worthington Street
• Administrative review of incident report for Plan B Burger Bar (incident on August 13, 2025)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 27 meeting. It also approved new liquor-related licenses for Casa Via and Petra Hookah Lounge, and postponed the Section 77 hearing for Le Souk Hookah Lounge to September 24. The commission took no action on the Plan B Burger Bar incident report, closing the case.

• Approved minutes for Aug 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverages license for SLV LLC dba Casa Via, 254 Worthington St (unanimous)
• Approved B.Y.O.B license for Petra Hookah Lounge Inc., 270 Worthington St (unanimous)
• Continued Section 77 final hearing for Le Souk Hookah Lounge to Sep 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Took no action on Plan B Burger Bar incident report, closing the matter (unanimous)

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 7, 2025. The body will then move into executive session to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 minutes
• Executive session regarding case assignments

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee is holding a special meeting on September 4, 2025, at City Hall to discuss 'The Springfield Promise: A Culture of Equity & Proficiency'.

• Special meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025
• Meeting location: City Hall, Room 220, 36 Court Street
• Topic: 'The Springfield Promise: A Culture of Equity & Proficiency'

Historical Commission - Regular

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several continued petitions for residential construction and renovations. The body will also consider new petitions regarding signage, walkway replacements, and exterior repairs.

• Construction of a single-family dwelling at WS Buckingham Street
• Construction of a duplex at WS Pine Street
• Solar panel installations at 152 Sumner Avenue and 60 Ingersoll Grove
• Window and door replacements at 123 Bay Street and 66 Garfield Street
• Granite brick walkway replacement at 85 Chestnut Street & NS Edwards Street (Springfield Museums)

The commission approved the sign application for 220 State Street and approved several other historic‑preservation projects, including window and door replacements, a walkway replacement, and a solar installation. It also moved four pending petitions to the next meeting on September 18, 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Harvey HII280 window and S43 lite steel craftsman door for 123 Bay Street (unanimous)
• Approved sign installation at 220 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved granite‑to‑brick walkway replacement at 85 Chestnut Street & NS Edwards Street (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel project at 60 Ingersoll Grove with equipment placed at rear (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of ten windows at 66 Garfield Street, retaining decorative window (unanimous)
• Continued petition for WS Buckingham Street (ID 8704) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued petitions for WS Pine Street (ID 8838), 152 Sumner Avenue (ID 8845), and 19‑25 Maple Street (ID 8870) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued petition for WS Bowdoin Street (ID 8871) to next meeting (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote to approve the FY2026 amended budget and a $5,000,000 grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center for the Green School Works program. Committee members will also vote on updated competency determination requirements from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and consider naming a street at Duggan Academy in honor of Mr. Dan Kavanagh. A presentation on the Middle School Transformation project will be shown.

• Vote to approve the FY2026 Amended Budget
• Vote to approve the $5,000,000 MassCEC Green School Works Grant
• Vote to approve updated Competency Determination requirements per DESE guidelines
• Vote to consider naming a street at Duggan Academy for Mr. Dan Kavanagh
• Presentation on Middle School Transformation (FOCUS Springfield slide deck)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission will discuss the installation of new crosswalks and various 'No Parking' signs. The body will also review a proposal for a new handicap parking sign design and an honorary street sign.

• Two new crosswalks on Worthington Street
• No Parking signs at Riverview Terr., Acrebrook Road, and 28-30 Mystic Street
• Honorary street sign for 'Overseer Dorothy Davis' on Northampton Avenue
• Adoption of a new design for handicap parking signs

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Library Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation from the Supervisor of Adult and Youth Information Services. The session includes standard reports from the commission, chairman, and director.

• Presentation by Anna Mickelsen, Supervisor of Adult and Youth Information Services
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings on two liquor license petitions. One petition (ID #8865) seeks a license for Ikandy Restaurant & Bar, LLC at 906‑910 State Street. The second petition (ID #8864) requests a new all‑alcoholic license for SLV, LLC d/b/a Casa Via at 254 Worthington Street. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

• Public hearing on liquor license petition ID #8865 for Ikandy Restaurant & Bar at 906‑910 State Street
• Public hearing on liquor license petition ID #8864 for Casa Via at 254 Worthington Street

The Springfield Planning Board unanimously approved two new all‑alcoholic liquor licenses: one for the property at 906‑910 State Street and another for 254 Worthington Street. Each approval includes specific operating hour and signage conditions. All seven board members voted aye on both petitions.

• Approved all‑alcoholic liquor license for 906‑910 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved all‑alcoholic liquor license for 254 Worthington Street (unanimous)

School Committee - Joint

The Buildings & Maintenance and School Safety subcommittees are meeting jointly. The body will consider recommending the naming of a street at Duggan Academy in honor of Mr. Dan Kavanagh. Members will also discuss maintenance and exterior safety at Rebecca Johnson Elementary School.

• Vote to recommend naming a street at Duggan Academy for Mr. Dan Kavanagh
• Discussion of public park maintenance adjacent to Rebecca Johnson Elementary School
• Discussion of exterior safety at Rebecca Johnson Elementary School

School Committee - Joint

Three subcommittees are meeting to recommend actions to the full School Committee. The body will consider budget amendments, a large energy grant, legal service contracts, and updated competency requirements.

• Vote to recommend approval of the FY2026 Amended Budget
• Vote to recommend expenditure of $5,000,000.00 from the MassCEC Green School Works Grant
• Vote to recommend legal services contract for Robinson and Cole or Bulkey Richardson
• Vote to recommend updated Competency Determination requirements per DESE guidelines

License Commission - Regular

The Board will approve minutes from the August 13 hearing and consider several pending and new license petitions. Items include continued petitions to transfer an alcoholic beverages package store license to Johnny Mac Liquors and to grant an all‑alcoholic beverages license to Antojos Corp. New petitions cover a manager change for Top Shelf, a car dealer license for Dream Auto, and a BYOB license for Petra Hookah Lounge. An informational one‑day beer and wine permit for a WWE Raw Block Party at the Plaza on Bruce Landon Way will also be heard.

• Approve minutes from the August 13 Board of License Commissioners hearing
• Continue petition to transfer Johnny Mac Liquors package store license to Naksh Radhe Krishna, Inc.
• New petition for Car Dealer License (Class II & III) for Dream Auto Convenience Inc. at 484 Boston Road
• One‑day beer & wine permit for WWE Raw Block Party on September 15 at the Plaza on Bruce Landon Way
• Final hearing on transfer and sale of Graham’s Package Store liquor license at 1649‑1651 Main Street

The commission approved the minutes and several license petitions, including a transfer of the Johnny Mac Liquors package store with set operating hours and a manager change for Top Shelf. It denied Antojos Corp’s all‑alcoholic beverages license due to nearby churches, a school and community opposition. Several items were continued to September 24, 2025, and a one‑day beer and wine permit was approved with limited hours. The board also took no action on two incident reports.

• Approved minutes for August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Johnny Mac Liquors license with hours 8 AM‑10 PM weekdays, 10 AM‑8 PM Sunday (unanimous)
• Denied Antojos Corp all‑alcohol license (motion carried)
• Approved manager change for Top Shelf to Carlos Melendez (unanimous)
• Continued Dream Auto license petition to 9‑24‑2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Petra Hookah Lounge BYOB license petition to 9‑10‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Beer & Wine permit with hours 2 PM‑7 PM (unanimous)
• Continued Section 77 hearings for Panache Banquet Hall and Graham’s Package Store to 9‑24‑2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing to consider new and continued petitions for alcoholic beverage and car dealer licenses. The body will also review a one-day beer and wine permit for a public event and conduct final hearings on several business status updates.

• Transfer of alcoholic beverages package store license at 1949 Wilbraham Road
• All alcoholic beverages license petition for Antojos Springfield at 263 Hancock Street
• Car dealer license (Class II & III) for Dream Auto at 484 Boston Road
• B.Y.O.B License for Petra Hookah Lounge at 270 Worthington Street
• One day beer and wine permit for WWE Raw Block Party at Plaza on Bruce Landon Way

The commission approved the meeting minutes and approved the transfer of the Johnny Mac Liquors license with set business hours. It denied Antojos Corp’s all‑alcoholic beverages license due to nearby churches, a school, and neighborhood opposition. Several items were continued to future dates, and two incident reports were closed with no action.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved transfer of Johnny Mac Liquors license with hours 8 AM‑10 PM weekdays, 10 AM‑8 PM Sunday (unanimous vote)
• Denied Antojos Corp all‑alcoholic beverages license (Espinosa and D’Angelantonio in favor, Ramirez against; motion carried)
• Approved manager change for Top Shelf to Skin at 240 Chestnut St (unanimous vote)
• Continued Dream Auto license petition to 9‑24‑2025 (unanimous vote)
• Continued Petra Hookah Lounge B.Y.O.B. license petition to 9‑10‑2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved One Day Beer & Wine Permit with hours 2 PM‑7 PM (unanimous vote)
• Took no action on Mojitos Bar incident report (unanimous vote)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center to review agenda items.

• Meeting location: Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center
• Meeting date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
• Meeting time: 3:30 PM
• Meeting location address: 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will meet to discuss a proposal by Eversource to install a single, fully owned utility pole at the end of Nantasket Street.

• Eversource to install (1) fully owned pole at Nantasket Street
• Meeting at Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street
• Public hearing on Eversource/Nantasket Street project

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will continue public hearings for several pending projects, including a single-family dwelling on Buckingham Street and porch renovations on Thompson Street. The agenda also lists new applications for window replacements, solar panel installations, and a building demolition.

• WS Buckingham Street: Continue hearing for Single-Family Dwelling
• 102 Thompson Street: Continue hearing for Porch Renovations
• 90 Clarendon Street: Continue hearing for Fencing
• 459 Dwight Street: Demolition of Commercial Building
• Indian Orchard Fire Station Project Updates

The Springfield Historical Commission approved two window replacement applications: one for 72 Garfield Street and another for 36 Bellevue Avenue, each with a unanimous 4‑to‑0 vote. Both motions were moved by Commissioner Vana Nespor. The commission also continued several other petitions and withdrew one application.

• Approved window replacement at 72 Garfield St (4‑0)
• Approved window replacement at 36 Bellevue Ave (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for WS Buckingham St petition (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for 102 Thompson St petition (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for WS Pine St duplex petition (4‑0)
• Continued hearing for 152 Sumner Ave solar petition (4‑0)
• Withdrawn petition 8778 (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve minutes from June and consider awarding diplomas to three students. The meeting includes reports from standing committees and a presentation on early literacy.

• Approval of minutes from June 18 and June 25, 2025
• Awarding City of Springfield Diplomas to Erasmo Santos, Kashaily Rios, and Miosotis Tapia Maldonado
• Recommendation to name a street at Duggan Academy after Mr. Dan Kavanagh
• Presentation on early literacy plans for the 2025-26 school year
• Reports from standing committees including Budget and Finance

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will meet on August 20, 2025 at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The agenda includes a discussion of an Eversource project to install eight 4‑inch conduits from the existing MH 1321/2U on Reed Street, crossing the public sidewalk, to the property at 1067 State Street. No other substantive items are listed beyond standard procedural notices.

• Eversource project: install eight 4‑inch conduits from existing MH 1321/2U on Reed St, crossing sidewalk to 1067 State St

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning change (ID #8830) that proposes amending Article 2, Section 2.2 of the city’s zoning ordinance. The board will also review a definitive subdivision petition (ID #8829) for the Tinkham Woods project, covering several parcels on Tinkham Road and submitted by Bretta Construction, LLC and Bretta Realty, LLC. Additional agenda items include acceptance of minutes and other routine matters.

• Zoning Change (ID #8830): amendment to Article 2, Section 2.2 of the Springfield Zoning Ordinance
• Definitive Subdivision Petition (ID #8829): Tinkham Woods project on parcels 243, 261, 277, 289, and 233 Tinkham Road
• Petitioner for zoning change: Springfield Planning Board
• Owner of subdivision petition: Bretta Construction, LLC & Bretta Realty, LLC
• Engineer for subdivision plan: R. Levesque Associates, Inc.

The board approved a zoning ordinance amendment (ID #8830) to change definitions in Article 2, Section 2.2, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the definitive subdivision petition for Tinkham Woods (ID #8829), conditional on required approvals and standards, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved zoning amendment (ID #8830) to Article 2, Section 2.2 (5-0)
• Approved definitive subdivision of Tinkham Woods (ID #8829) with conditions (5-0)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will meet on August 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street. The agenda includes a new‑business item to approve the installation of a 4‑inch communication conduit, approximately 70 feet long, from Verizon manhole #5385 to manhole #560 at the intersection of Liberty Street and Armory Street (#633 Armory St).

• Install 4‑inch communication conduit (~70 ft) from Verizon manhole #5385 to manhole #560 at Liberty St & Armory St (#633 Armory St).

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The Springfield City Council will act on several items, including an election preliminary warrant, two honorary street signs, a parking restriction change on Rochelle Street, and multiple special permit applications. One permit requests approval for a motor vehicle repair and maintenance operation at 879 Boston Road. Other permits seek amendments to existing permits for used‑car sales, a recycling center, and an indoor place of amusement at 34 Front Street, Suite 249.

• Election Preliminary warrant for the September 2025 city primary
• Honorary sign designation for Robert “CEE” Jackson Way
• Removal of No Parking restriction on Rochelle Street between Wilbraham Road and Annawon St.
• Special Permit for motor vehicle repair/maintenance at 879 Boston Road (owner: Noorzad Realty, LLC)
• Special Permit for an indoor place of amusement (Pinball Club) at 34 Front Street, Suite 249

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will approve the minutes from the July 9 meeting and consider two accidental disability applications from police department employees. It will accept several superannuation applications and fifteen retirement allowance calculations. The board will reaffirm six warrants, including a retirement payroll warrant of $8,298,187.75, and will review fifty refund and transfer requests, new member admissions, June financial reports, and legal services proposals.

• Reaffirm warrants: #42 $93,081.57, #43 $132,428.39, #44 $26,548.94, #45 $97,051.24, #46 $777.59, #47 $8,298,187.75
• Approve fifteen retirement allowance calculations as presented
• Review and consider Requests for Proposals for Legal Services
• Consider accidental disability applications for Jameson Williams and Derek Slattery (Police Department)
• Approve superannuation applications for eight listed employees

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold hearings regarding new and continued liquor license petitions. The body will also address customer complaints for three businesses and review the status of a restaurant on Main Street.

• Alcoholic Beverages License petition for Antojos Springfield at 263 Hancock Street
• Manager change for Irving at 11 Tapley St
• Customer complaint hearings for Car Connect LLC, Marlee's, and United Auto Sales Inc.
• One Day Beer & Wine Permit for Jazz Fest at King Phillip Stockade (Park) on August 23, 2025
• Final hearing for Island Blaze Restaurant at 708 Main St regarding opening status

The board approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting unanimously. It continued the Antojos Corp alcohol‑beverage license petition and approved a manager change for AMG Retail I, LLC, both with unanimous votes. The commission dismissed a customer complaint against Car Connect LLC and cancelled the One Day Beer & Wine permit for the Jazz Fest. The hearing for Blaze Restaurant was continued to August 27, 2025.

• Approved minutes for July 23, 2025 hearing (unanimous)
• Continued Antojos Corp all‑alcoholic beverage license petition to 8‑27‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for AMG Retail I, LLC to Stacy Katherine Fortin (unanimous)
• Dismissed customer complaint against Car Connect LLC (unanimous)
• Cancelled One Day Beer & Wine permit for Jazz Fest at King Phillip Stockade
• Continued Blaze Restaurant hearing to 8‑27‑2025 (motion carried)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 23 meeting and review several liquor license petitions. Items include a petition for an all‑alcoholic beverages license for Antojos Corp at 263 Hancock Street and a manager change petition for AMG Retail I, LLC at 11 Tapley Street. The board will also hold informational hearings on customer complaints from Car Connect LLC, ML&J LLC, Tu Casa Restaurant, and United Auto Sales, and a final hearing on the status of Island Blaze Restaurant at 708 Main Street.

• Petition for All Alcoholic Beverages License for Antojos Corp dba Antojos Springfield, 263 Hancock Street
• Petition to change manager for AMG Retail I, LLC dba Irving, 11 Tapley St
• One‑day beer & wine permit for Jazz Fest on Aug 23, 2025 at King Phillip Stockade Park
• Informational hearing on customer complaint for Car Connect LLC, 174 Massachusetts Ave
• Final hearing on status of Island Blaze Restaurant, 708 Main St

The commission approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It continued the Antojos Corp alcoholic beverage license petition and the Blaze Restaurant hearing to August 27, 2025, both by unanimous vote. The commission approved a manager change for AMG Retail I, LLC and dismissed a customer complaint against Car Connect LLC, each with unanimous support. The Jazz Fest beer and wine permit was cancelled.

• Approved minutes for July 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Antojos Corp alcoholic beverage license petition to 8/27/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for AMG Retail I, LLC (unanimous)
• Dismissed customer complaint against Car Connect LLC (unanimous)
• Cancelled One Day Beer & Wine Permit for Jazz Fest at King Phillip Stockade
• Continued Blaze Restaurant (Island Blaze) hearing to 8/27/2025 (unanimous)

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2025. The body will then enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual and will not return to open session.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Executive session regarding case assignments under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will continue hearings on two pending petitions for fencing at 90 Clarendon Street and porch renovations at 102 Thompson Street. It will also hear new petitions to replace windows at several addresses, construct a duplex on W S Pine Street, and build a shed at 95 Sumner Avenue. The commission will discuss draft Standard Guidelines for historic districts that currently have no guidelines. Administrative updates and a public speak‑out session are also on the agenda.

• Continue hearing petition ID 8778 – fencing at 90 Clarendon Street
• Continue hearing petition ID 8779 – porch renovations at 102 Thompson Street
• New petitions to replace windows at 113‑115 Mill Street (ID 8834) and 115 Garfield Street (ID 8835)
• Petition ID 8838 – construction of a duplex on W S Pine Street
• Discussion of Standard Guidelines for historic districts with no existing guidelines (ID 8643)

The Historical Commission approved several window replacement applications, including 30 windows at 113‑115 Mill Street and 41 windows at 205 Saint James Avenue, and also approved a prefabricated shed at 95 Sumner Avenue. It also voted to continue five other petitions to the August 21 meeting. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Continue hearing for 90 Clarendon St fencing petition (unanimous)
• Continue hearing for 102 Thompson St porch renovation petition (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of 30 vinyl windows at 113‑115 Mill St (unanimous)
• Approved remediation of windows at 115 Garfield St, including painting (unanimous)
• Continue application for windows and doors at 123 Bay St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of 41 windows at 205 Saint James Ave (unanimous)
• Continue duplex application on Pine St (unanimous)
• Approved placement of prefabricated shed at 95 Sumner Ave (unanimous)

Retirement Board - Regular

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 5, 2025. The body will then move into an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual and will not return to open session.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Executive session regarding case assignments under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law

Animal Control - Regular

The Animal Control Advisory and Hearing Committee will meet to review several cases of dangerous and nuisance dogs. The board will determine if specific animals meet these legal definitions and may impose restraint or confinement conditions.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Nova at 1112 Worcester St (Derrick Cook and Dayna Gomes)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Loki at 1116 Worcester St (Luis Guevara)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Coco at 53 Haskin St (Miranda Delvalle)
• Nuisance Dog Hearing: Emery at 1859 Roosevelt Ave (Amanda-Lee Camacho)
• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss several requests for new stop signs and parking restrictions. The body will also consider an honorary street sign designation.

• Honorary street sign for Robert “CEE” Jackson Way at 25-16 Strathmore Street
• No Parking signs at Fort Pleasant Ave. and 28-30 Mystic Street
• Stop signs at Oklahoma Street/Redlands Street, Cedar Street/Pine Street, and Forest Park Ave. at Riverview St. and Forest St.
• MassDot 4 Way Stop Signs at St James Ave. and Thompson St.
• Removal of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM parking restrictions on Rochelle Street

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 9 meeting, consider three petitions to transfer package store licenses, hold informational hearings on tax and inspection issues for three establishments, conduct final hearings on two existing liquor and entertainment licenses, review a new application for outdoor alcoholic beverage service, and examine an incident report from July 12.

• Petition to transfer wine and malt beverages license from Ella K Realty, LLC dba Quik Mart to 5 Star 603 Wilbraham, Inc. dba Quik Mart (603 Wilbraham Road)
• Petition to transfer all alcoholic beverages license from IYAAN Corp. dba Johnny Mac Liquors to Naksh Radhe Krishna, Inc. dba Johnny Mac Liquors (1949 Wilbraham Road)
• Petition for all alcoholic beverages license for Antojos Corp dba Antojos Springfield (263 Hancock Street)
• New application for outdoor alcoholic beverage service
• Final hearing on Blaze Restaurant Inc. dba Island Blaze Restaurant (708 Main St) and Le Souk Hookah Lounge, LLC dba Le Souk Hookah (1 Worthington Street)

The License Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a transfer of a wine and malt beverages license to 5 Star 603 Wilbraham, Inc., pending a TIP certification. Several pending applications were continued to future dates, and one hearing was dismissed until a special permit is obtained. The commission also approved a new outdoor alcoholic beverage service application.

• Approved minutes for July 9, 2025 hearing (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of Quik Mart wine/malt license pending TIP certification (unanimous)
• Continued Johnny Mac Liquors license transfer to 8/27/2025 pending manager change (unanimous)
• Continued Antojos Springfield license application to 8/13/2025 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Orchard Car Company hearing until special permit obtained (unanimous)
• Approved new outdoor alcoholic beverage service application (unanimous)
• Continued Le Souk Hookah Lounge licensing matters to 9/10/2025 (majority vote)
• Took no action on Rose incident report (unanimous)

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Springfield Commission on Disability met on July 22, 2025 at Mason Square Library. The agenda listed approval of minutes, three unspecified new‑business topics, a statement, and routine old‑business items. No concrete actions or decisions were detailed in the agenda.

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing. It will consider amending an existing Order of Conditions issued in November 2024 for the Department of Capital Assets' redevelopment project at Neal Park, located at 1708 Page Boulevard. The amendment request was submitted by the City of Springfield’s Department of Capital Asset Construction and is represented by Pare Corporation.

• Public hearing
• Amendment to Order of Conditions for Neal Park redevelopment (1708 Page Boulevard)
• Petition ID #8831 submitted by City of Springfield/Department of Capital Asset Construction

The Springfield Conservation Commission voted to amend the existing Order of Conditions issued in November 2024 for the Department of Capital Assets' redevelopment work at Neal Park, located at 1708 Page Boulevard (Parcel ID 09440-0435). The amendment was approved unanimously with a 4‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amendment to Order of Conditions for Neal Park redevelopment (4-0)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several property renovation petitions and the construction of a single-family dwelling. The body is also continuing a hearing regarding standard guidelines for historic districts that currently lack them.

• 23 Spruceland Avenue: Replace brick steps
• WS Buckingham Street: Construction of a single-family dwelling
• 17 Garfield Street: Replace slate roof with asphalt shingle roof
• 102 Thompson Street: Porch renovations and demolition of detached garage
• Standard Guidelines for Those Districts with No Guidelines

The Springfield Historical Commission unanimously approved the replacement of brick steps at 23 Spruceland Avenue and the conversion of a slate roof to asphalt shingles at 17 Garfield Street. It also approved exterior renovations to a detached garage at 243 Central Street and a hardship request to keep existing vinyl windows at 29 George Street, with future replacements subject to review. Two petitions were continued to future meetings.

• Approved replacement of brick steps and black pipe rail at 23 Spruceland Ave (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for petition at 243 Central St to Aug 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement with GAF Royal Slate Camelot II shingles at 17 Garfield St (unanimous)
• Approved exterior garage renovations (doors and Hardie Board siding) at 243 Central St (unanimous)
• Approved hardship to keep existing vinyl windows at 29 George St, future replacements require commission review (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for fencing petition at 90 Clarendon St to Aug 7, 2025 (unanimous)

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings on a petition for a new all‑alcoholic liquor license at 263 (also listed as 273) Hancock Street, submitted by Antojos Corporation. It will also consider a site‑plan amendment that adds two residential units to the redevelopment at 531 Worthington Street and NS Winter Street, requested by Dano Holdings, LLC. Additionally, the Board will review a petition to amend Article 2, Section 2.2 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance.

• Petition for a new all‑alcoholic liquor license at 263 (273) Hancock Street – Antojos Corporation d/b/a Antojos Springfield
• Amendment to an existing site‑plan to add two housing units at 531 Worthington Street and NS Winter Street – Dano Holdings, LLC
• Petition to amend Article 2, Section 2.2 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance

The board approved a new all‑alcoholic liquor license for the property at 263 (273) Hancock Street, with operating‑hour and signage conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to a previously approved site‑plan for 531 Worthington Street and NS Winter Street, adding two housing units (for a total of 20) and imposing several development conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the board approved a petition to amend Article 2, Section 2.2 of the Springfield Zoning Ordinance’s definitions.

• Approved new all‑alcoholic liquor license at 263 (273) Hancock St (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to site‑plan for 531 Worthington St & NS Winter St, adding 2 housing units (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Article 2, Section 2.2 of the Springfield Zoning Ordinance (vote not recorded)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will vote on a $19,690,123 bond to fund FY25 MSBA construction projects. Council members will also approve a quitclaim deed transferring 8 Ringgold Street to North End Housing Initiative. Several grant awards ranging from $2,381.70 to $1,117,816 will be accepted. Two ordinance amendments will be considered: new building‑permit standards for adaptive‑reuse apartments and a solid‑waste rule limiting automated containers with a $90 annual fee for a second barrel.

• Bond Authorization – FY25 MSBA Projects #2 – $19,690,123 (Mayor Sarno)
• Quitclaim deed for 8 Ringgold Street (formerly East Side Dwight Street) to North End Housing Initiative
• Ordinance ORD‑2025‑6 adding building‑permit requirements for adaptive‑reuse apartments and condo square‑footage standards
• Amendment to Chapter 327 solid‑waste: one automated container per unit; $90 yearly fee for a second barrel
• Eversource Gas petition for underground conduit at 295 Worthington Street

The council voted 12‑0 to approve three Eversource gas petitions for 295 Worthington St., Locust St., and 1250 State St. Six Gonetspeed fiber‑optic conduit petitions were not decided and were continued to a later meeting on September 15, 2025. All councilors voted yes on the gas approvals; Timothy C. Allen was absent. The motions to continue the Gonetspeed items passed.

• Approved Petition #8746 (Eversource Gas – 295 Worthington St.) 12‑0
• Approved Petition #8747 (Eversource Gas – Locust St.) 12‑0
• Approved Petition #8808 (Eversource – 1250 State St.) 12‑0
• Continued six Gonetspeed petitions (IDs #8721, #8733, #8732, #8730, #8729, #8728) to 9/15/2025

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will vote to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will also introduce newly appointed Commissioner Clinton Harris. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 minutes
• Introduction of Commissioner Clinton Harris

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will elect Robert P. Moynihan as a member and approve the minutes from the June 11 meeting. It will consider several disability and superannuation applications, approve 25 retirement allowance calculations, and review redeposits of refunds and contribution make‑ups. Major financial actions include approving multiple warrants totaling over $8 million and voting on 22 refund/transfer requests. The board will also start an RFP process for legal services and receive reports on compliance, benefits, and budget balances.

• Election of Robert P. Moynihan as a board member
• Approval of warrants: $8,102,678.36 retirement payroll, $7,800,000 PRIT fund redemption, plus other refunds and expenses
• Vote on 25 retirement allowance calculations
• Begin Request for Proposals for legal services
• Consider redeposit of refunds for five named employees

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to review alcohol permits and license transfers. The body will consider a one-day permit for the Italian Feast and a license transfer for a package store.

• One Day All Alcohol Permit for Italian Feast at 13-15 Winthrop Street (July 12-13, 2025)
• Informational hearing regarding Petra Café at 270 Worthington Street
• Transfer and sale of liquor license for Graham’s Package Store at 1649-1651 Main Street
• Discussion of Seasonal all alcohol License
• New application for Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service

The commission unanimously approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a one‑day all‑alcohol permit for the Italian Feast at 13‑15 Winthrop Street on July 12‑13. It took no action on a June 1 incident at Petra Café and declined to issue a seasonal all‑alcohol license. The board also postponed the transfer of Graham’s Package Store liquor license to August 27, 2025. No decision was recorded on a new outdoor alcoholic beverage service application.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day all‑alcohol permit for July 12‑13 event at 13‑15 Winthrop Street (unanimous)
• Took no action on Petra Café incident of June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declined to approve a seasonal all‑alcohol license
• Continued Graham’s Package Store liquor‑license transfer hearing to August 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will discuss new business titled GONETSPEED. The discussion involves installing 1.25‑inch fiber‑optic conduit at four intersections: Almira Rd. and Rosemary Dr., Rosemary Dr. and Mary Louise St., Duffy Ln. and Grayson Dr., and Spear Rd. and Rosemary Dr. The lengths range from about 149 ft to 338 ft between the specified utility poles.

• Install 1.25" conduit (~149 ft) from pole #12 to pole #10 on Rosemary Dr. at Almira Rd. & Rosemary Dr.
• Install 1.25" conduit (~294 ft) from pole #8 to pole #1 on Rosemary Dr. at Rosemary Dr. & Mary Louise St.
• Install 1.25" conduit (~276 ft) from pole #3 on Duffy Ln. to pole #14 on Grayson Dr. at Duffy Ln. & Grayson Dr.
• Install 1.25" conduit (~338 ft) from pole #1 on Rosemary Dr. to pole #7 on Spear Rd. at Spear Rd. & Rosemary Dr.

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Conservation Commission is conducting public hearings regarding two development projects. The body will consider a continued petition for the Tinkham Woods project and a new petition for improvements to Treetop Park.

• Continued public hearing for Tinkham Woods project at 243, 261, 277 and 289 Tinkham Road (Petition ID # 8761)
• New public hearing for Treetop Park improvements at 258 Corcoran Boulevard (Petition ID # 8769)

The Springfield Conservation Commission approved the petition filed by TL Bretta Realty and Bretta Construction, LLC for the Tinkham Woods Project on parcels on Tinkham Road (ID #8761). It also approved the City of Springfield Parks Department's petition for improvements to Treetop Park at 258 Corcoran Boulevard (ID #8769). Both measures passed unanimously with a 4‑to‑0 vote.

• Approved Tinkham Woods Project petition (ID #8761) – vote 4-0
• Approved Treetop Park improvements petition (ID #8769) – vote 4-0

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will hold an executive session to review litigation strategy for matters before the Appellate Tax Board. The session will also cover review of FY 2025 personal exemptions and related abatement applications. In the public portion, the Board will report motor vehicle and trailer excise commitments of $10,914,727.86, $1,750,048.17, and $898,780.80, and list several personal property and real estate accounts.

• Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Commitment 1 – $10,914,727.86
• Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Commitment 2 – $1,750,048.17
• Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Commitment 3 – $898,780.80
• Uncollectible Personal Property – Elite Home Improvement FY 2024 $54.94, FY 2025 $32.16
• Executive Session to discuss ATB docket review (litigation strategy) and FY 2025 personal exemptions

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors meeting on June 27, 2025 will review May 2025 abatement totals for real estate ($154,769.83) and motor vehicles ($25,059.90). It will consider reassessments for FY 2025 on parcels at 0 N S Quincy St (PID #100150004) and E S Rosewell St (PID #104050104). The Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy, personal exemption applications, and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements. Minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting will also be reviewed.

• May 2025 real estate abatement total = $154,769.83
• May 2025 motor vehicle excise abatement total = $25,059.90
• FY 2025 reassessment of PID #100150004 – 0 N S Quincy St
• FY 2025 reassessment of PID #104050104 – E S Rosewell St
• Executive session to discuss ATB docket review, personal exemptions, and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements

Animal Control - Regular

The Springfield Animal Control board will approve minutes from prior meetings and conduct several dog hearings. At this meeting they will hold a dangerous‑dog hearing for a Pitbull at 10 Sanderson Street owned by Ana Nina, along with other dangerous‑dog and nuisance‑dog hearings. They will also address a non‑compliance hearing for dogs at 66 Leyfred Ter.

• Dangerous Dog Hearing – Pitbull at 10 Sanderson St (owner Ana Nina)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing – dog at 87 Massreco St (owner Elizabeth Torres)
• Nuisance Dog Hearing – dog at 64 California Ave (owner Peter Gallucci)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing – dog at 192 Harkness Ave (owner Mark Tourangeau)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing – dogs Charlie, Deja, Brenda at 66 Leyfred Ter (owner Abdul Kabba)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and authorize the installation of underground conduits for a new transformer at 1250 State Street. The meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM.

• Installation of (12) 4" conduits from MH 652/2 on Gaucher St to 1250 State St
• Installation of (4) 4" conduits from MH 652/1 on Gaucher St to 1250 State St
• Installation of (4) 4" conduits from MH 361/1 on Alton St to 1250 State St
• Meeting location: Corner of Roosevelt Ave. and Gaucher Street
• Meeting time: June 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Historical Commission - Special

The Historical Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss several property petitions, including a response to a stop-work order and a new single-family dwelling. The body will also hear new petitions regarding windows, solar panels, roofing, and fencing.

• 145 Harvard Street: Exterior restorations grant petition
• 23 Spruceland Avenue: Replacement of existing brick steps
• 93 Clarendon Street: Porch renovations following a Building Department stop-work order
• WS Buckingham Street: Construction of a single-family dwelling
• New petitions for 21 Parker Street (windows), 105-107 Buckingham Street (solar), 200 Florida Street (roof), and 165 Central Street (fencing)

The Springfield Historical Commission approved eight applications, including a historic home restoration at 145 Harvard Street and a solar panel installation at 105‑107 Buckingham Street. All motions were adopted unanimously, with several items continued to the July 17 meeting. The approved projects cover exterior restorations, porch renovations, window replacements, roof work, and a new fence at 165 Central Street.

• Approved 145 Harvard Street historic home restoration grant (unanimous)
• Continued 23 Spruceland Avenue application to July 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 93 Clarendon Street porch renovation as hardship (unanimous)
• Granted 45‑day extension and continued WS Buckingham Street hearing (unanimous)
• Approved 21 Parker Street window replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 105‑107 Buckingham Street (unanimous)
• Approved roof vent and shingle replacement at 200 Florida Street (unanimous)
• Approved new fence installation at 165 Central Street (unanimous)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss several new traffic control measures and parking restrictions. The body will consider the installation of multiple stop signs and the addition or removal of no-parking zones across the city.

• Stop sign installations at intersections including Cedar Street and Pine Street, and Oklahoma Street and Redlands Street
• MassDot 4-way stop signs at St James Ave. and Thompson St., Sunrise Terrace at Lumae Street/North Brook Road, School Street at High Street, and Alden Street at Middlesex Street
• No parking restrictions from 7 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday on Oakland St.
• Removal of no-parking signs on Cambria St. and Lancaster St. (8:00 am to 4:00 pm school days)
• Honorary street signs for Robert “CEE” Jackson Way on Strathmore Street and “Ricky Wallace” on Cortland Street

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will hold a special meeting on June 25, 2025. The committee will enter an executive session to discuss strategy for the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership and Springfield Education Association collective bargaining. After reconvening in open session, the committee will vote to approve the collective bargaining agreement for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for SEZP/SEA collective bargaining
• Vote to approve SPS/SEZP/SEA collective bargaining agreement (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)

City Forestry - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the June 11 meeting and consider several new license petitions. Petitions include an All Alcoholic Beverages Club license for Casa Italiana at 13-15 Winthrop Street and new car dealer licenses (Class I and Class III) for Tesla Motors at 365 Cadwell Drive. Informational hearings will address complaints against local auto businesses and a one‑day alcohol permit for a boxing fundraiser at 355 Berkshire Avenue.

• Approve minutes from the June 11 Board of License Commissioners hearing
• Petition for All Alcoholic Beverages Club license for Casa Italiana, 13-15 Winthrop Street
• Petition for new car dealer Class I (new car) and Class III (used) license for Tesla Motors, 365 Cadwell Drive
• Informational hearing on Ziggy’s Jerk Center, 436 Boston Rd, regarding 2025 common victualler and entertainment licenses
• One‑day alcohol permit for August 16, 2025 boxing fundraiser at 355 Berkshire Ave

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to consider new license petitions and address customer complaints. The body will also review a one-day alcohol permit for a boxing fundraiser.

• New All Alcoholic Beverages Club License petition for Casa Italiana at 13-15 Winthrop Street
• New Car Dealer Class I and III License petition for Tesla at 365 Cadwell Drive
• One Day All Alcohol Permit for Central City Boxing & Barbell Inc. at 355 Berkshire Ave
• Customer complaint hearings for Fast Lane Auto Sales & Service, Plar Auto Sales LLC, and Car Guyz Auto Recyclers
• Administrative review of a June 1, 2025 incident report for Petra Café

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting. It granted a Class I and Class III car dealer license to Tesla Motors MA, Inc., approved an all‑alcohol permit for a boxing fundraiser, and set operating hours for Casa Italiana’s beverage club. The board also dismissed multiple customer complaints and postponed several informational hearings.

• Approved June 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Casa Italiana alcohol club license with set hours (unanimous)
• Approved Tesla Motors Class I and Class III car dealer license (unanimous)
• Continued Ziggy’s Jerk Center hearing to 7‑9‑25, no 2025 license (unanimous)
• Approved One Day All Alcohol Permit for August 16 boxing fundraiser (unanimous)
• Dismissed Fast Lane Auto Sales complaint dated 4‑11‑25 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Fast Lane Auto Sales complaint dated 5‑28‑25 (unanimous)
• Continued Petra Café incident report to 7‑9‑25 informational hearing (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a petition regarding driveway expansion and a request to divide a conforming lot. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at City Hall--Room 220.

• Petition (ID # 8738) for 1571 Dwight St to allow excess pavement for an additional driveway
• Petition (ID # 8738) for 854 Worthington St to divide a conforming lot with a two-family home
• Petition (ID # 8738) for WS Nagle St regarding an appeal

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss new business regarding Eversource. The primary item involves the installation of infrastructure on Wilbraham Rd.

• Eversource proposal to install (I) 60” hex hole and 6 4” conduits from existing manhole 1654/9 on Wilbraham Rd.

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two petitions requesting a determination of applicability: one for the City’s Blunt Park Improvements‑Phase 2 at 1568 Roosevelt Avenue, and another for CSX Transportation’s Railroad Vegetation Management Plan on the active CSX railroad right‑of‑way. The commission will also consider a Notice of Intent filed by TL Bretta Realty and Bretta Construction for the Tinkham Woods project on parcels at 243, 261, 277 and 289 Tinkham Road. Additional items may be addressed under "All Other Matters."

• Petition ID #8760: City of Springfield request for determination of applicability for Blunt Park Improvements‑Phase 2 at 1568 Roosevelt Avenue.
• Petition ID #8762: CSX Transportation request for determination of applicability for its Railroad Vegetation Management Plan on the active CSX railroad right‑of‑way.
• Petition ID #8761: Notice of Intent by TL Bretta Realty/Bretta Construction for the Tinkham Woods project on parcels 243, 261, 277 and 289 Tinkham Road.

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to approve the City of Springfield’s request for applicability of the Blunt Park Improvements‑Phase 2 project at 1568 Roosevelt Avenue. It also voted 6‑0 to approve CSX Transportation’s request for applicability of its railroad vegetation management plan on the active CSX right‑of‑way. The Tinkham Woods Project notice of intent was continued to the July 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved applicability for Blunt Park Improvements‑Phase 2 (6‑0)
• Approved applicability for CSX Transportation Railroad Vegetation Management Plan (6‑0)
• Continued Tinkham Woods Project notice of intent to 7/8/2025

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss new business regarding Eversource. The primary item is the installation of one fully owned pole in front of 55 Alsace Street.

• Installation of (1) Eversource fully owned pole in front of 55 Alsace Street

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council will consider a petition from Eversource to install underground gas facilities on Stearns Square and approve two budget transfers totaling $205,000. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Hybrid Council Chamber.

• Eversource gas line project on Stearns Square (295 Worthington St)
• Budget transfer of $130,000 to Emergency Communications
• Budget transfer of $75,000 to Professional Services
• Public hearing on ordinance to ban synthetic cannabinoids
• Eversource gas line project on Locust Street

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote on entering executive session to review FY 2025 personal exemption applications and preliminary tax abatements. In the public portion they will approve meeting minutes and report monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. They will present FY 2026 preliminary tax warrants for real estate, CPA surcharge, and personal property. The board will also discuss reassessments of three specific parcels and deed‑restricted parcels.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 personal exemption applications
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 preliminary tax abatements
• Presentation of FY 2026 preliminary tax warrants: Real Estate $119,530,769.16; CPA surcharge $1,290,559.74; Personal Property $18,481,462.95
• Monthly abatement totals reported: Real Estate $944,095.66 (Dec 2024) and $477,135.49 (Apr 2025); Motor Vehicle Excise $22,874.91 (Dec 2024), $6,316.07 (Jan 2025), $56,102.25 (Feb 2025), $97,648.90 (Mar 2025), $42,939.36 (Apr 2025); Personal Property $75.42 (Mar 2025), $104,140.26 (Apr 2025)
• Reassessment of parcels: ID 027100012 – W S Cherry Street; ID 002000163 – S E S Alden Street; ID 058450023 – S S Gourley Road

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes and monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. The board will discuss reassessments of three specific parcels and examine preliminary FY 2026 tax warrants. It will also vote to enter executive session to consider FY 2025 personal exemption applications and related tax abatements.

• Real estate abatement totals: Dec 2024 $944,095.66; Apr 2025 $477,135.49
• Motor vehicle excise abatements: Dec 2024 $22,874.91; Jan 2025 $6,316.07; Feb 2025 $56,102.25; Mar 2025 $97,648.90; Apr 2025 $42,939.36
• Personal property abatements: Mar 2025 $75.42; Apr 2025 $104,140.26
• Preliminary FY 2026 tax warrants: Real Estate $119,530,769.16; CPA surcharge $1,290,559.74; Personal Property $18,481,462.95
• Reassessments of parcels: 027100012 (W S Cherry Street), 002000163 (S E S Alden Street), 058450023 (S S Gourley Road)

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee met in a special session to enter executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A. The closed session will be used to discuss bargaining strategy with the Springfield Education Association (teachers) and the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals. Votes may be taken in the closed session, with a possible reconvening in open session later.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Springfield Education Association (teachers)
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and hear updates on tobacco regulation and synthetic cannabinoid policies from the Deputy Commissioner.

• Approval of May 2025 minutes
• Tobacco Regulation Update presentation
• Synthetic Cannabinoid LBOH Regulation presentation

School Committee - Joint

The Budget & Finance and Legislative & Contracts Subcommittees will meet on June 18, 2025. They will vote to recommend approval of a new Executive Director of Innovation Schools position and to recommend a process and timeline for evaluating the superintendent. The meeting location was changed by emergency amendment to City Hall, Room 220.

• Vote to recommend approval of a new Executive Director of Innovation Schools position
• Vote to recommend approval of the process and timeline for the superintendent’s evaluation
• Emergency amendment changing meeting location to City Hall, Room 220

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The Springfield School Committee Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will meet on June 18, 2025. The subcommittee will vote to recommend that the full School Committee approve an amended Building Permit Policy. It will also vote to recommend that the full Committee consider a request for proposal to dispose of and redevelop the German Gerena Community School. An informational item on Putnum Field requests will be discussed.

• Vote to recommend approval of the amended Building Permit Policy
• Vote to recommend the full School Committee consider the RFP for disposition and redevelopment of the German Gerena Community School
• Discussion of Putnum Field Requests

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a liquor license petition. The board will also address the acceptance of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a new, all-alcoholic liquor license at 13-15 Winthrop Street for Columbus Italian American Organization, Inc. (d/b/a Casa Italiana)

The Springfield Planning Board voted to approve a new all‑alcoholic liquor license for the property at 13‑15 Winthrop Street. The approval was unanimous, with all seven board members voting aye. The decision includes conditions on operating hours, exterior changes, signage, and a ban on grand‑opening banners or streamers.

• Approved new all‑alcoholic liquor license at 13‑15 Winthrop St (unanimous)
• Set conditions: operating hours as petitioned, exterior changes and signage require SRA review, no banners or streamers for grand opening

School Committee - Regular

At its regular meeting on June 18, 2025, the Springfield School Committee will consider several votes. Items include approving a new science course, a $20,000 grant expenditure, and a $2,009,985.38 appropriation from surplus funds for listed investments. The committee will also vote on tuition rates, an amended Building Permit Policy, and multiple diploma awards. Additional agenda items cover a state representative presentation, reports from standing committees, and discussion of student activity funds.

• Vote to approve the appropriation of $2,009,985.38 from carryover and surplus funds for listed investments
• Vote to approve the expenditure of $20,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant for computer science professional development and devices
• Vote on the Request for Proposal for the disposition and redevelopment of the German Gerena Community School
• Vote to approve the new science course, Sustainable Building Engineering
• Vote to ratify the Springfield Education Association teachers’ successor contract memorandum of agreement

School Committee - Curriculum & Programs

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet on June 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the New England Boardroom at 1550 Main Street. The subcommittee has one voting item: a recommendation to the full School Committee to approve a new science course called Sustainable Building Engineering. No other agenda items are listed.

• Vote to recommend approval of the new science course “Sustainable Building Engineering”

School Committee - Budget and Finance

The Springfield School Committee Budget & Finance Subcommittee will consider four voting items. These include recommending approval of a $20,000 state grant for computer science professional development, FY 2026 tuition rates for public day and alternative school programs, a Student Activity Funds memo, and an appropriation of $2,009,985.38 from carryover and surplus funds for listed investments.

• Vote to recommend approval of $20,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for computer science professional development and devices
• Vote to recommend approval of FY 2026 tuition rates for Public Day and Alternative School programs
• Vote to recommend approval of the Student Activity Funds Memo
• Vote to recommend approval of $2,009,985.38 appropriation from carryover and other surplus funds for listed investments

Historical Commission - Special

The Springfield Historical Commission will discuss a proposed update to the historical ordinance, schedule a quorum call for June 26, 2025, and hold a public speak‑out session.

• Discussion of proposed historical ordinance update (ID #8743)
• Quorum call scheduled for June 26, 2025 (ID #8744)
• Public speak‑out session (ID #8745)

The Historical Commission held a special meeting on June 16, 2025. No substantive actions on the proposed historical ordinance were taken. Commissioners voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will hold a hearings meeting to discuss a new ordinance prohibiting synthetic cannabinoids. The body will also review several special permit requests for local businesses and utility petitions from Eversource Gas.

• Ordinance to prohibit manufacture, sale, and disposition of synthetically derived cannabinoids
• Special permit for motor vehicle repair/maintenance at 879 Boston Road
• Special permit for a pinball club (indoor place of amusement) at 34 Front Street, Suite 249
• Amendment to a used car sales special permit at 67 Wilbraham Road
• Eversource Gas petitions for underground conduit at 295 Worthington St. and Locust Street

Election Commission - Regular

The Election Commission is meeting to review updates regarding the city preliminary and municipal elections. The body will also discuss poll books and staff updates.

• City Preliminary election update
• Municipal Election update
• Poll Books discussion
• Staff Update

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review several FY 2025 tax figures, including real estate and personal property amounts. The Board will also vote to enter an executive session to discuss FY 2025 personal exemption applications as required by state law.

• Pro Forma Real Estate Tax FY 2025 – $32,575.55
• Revised Real Estate Tax FY 2025 – $447,227.02
• Omitted Real Estate Tax FY 2025 – $512,683.39
• Supplemental Real Estate Tax FY 2025 – $434,213.77
• Vote to enter executive session to review FY 2025 personal exemption applications

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to conduct a vote for a second member of the Training Review Committee. The board will also discuss training dates.

• Election of a second member to the Training Review Committee
• Discussion of training dates

Retirement Board - Regular

The Retirement Board will consider several disability benefit applications for police and fire department personnel. The board will also vote on 14 superannuation applications and the approval of multiple financial warrants.

• Disability benefit applications for Benjamin Bouffard, William Lee, Joshua Cruz-Birriel, Jameson Williams, Jose Canini, and Remington McNabb
• 14 superannuation applications for employees in the Police, School, Water and Sewer, Collector's, and Elder Affairs departments
• Warrant #36 for retirement payroll in the amount of $8,124,429.82
• Warrant #32 for refunds in the amount of $270,277.53
• Redeposit of refunds for 8 employees and makeup of contributions for Carla Mazzafero-Grimaldi

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It will hold informational hearings on several petitions concerning manager‑of‑record clarifications for businesses on Chestnut Street and a customer complaint at Plar Auto Sales LLC. The board will consider a one‑day all‑alcohol permit for an adult day block party on June 13, 2025 at State Street/Ben Swan Way & Vietnam Veteran Memorial. A final hearing will address the opening status of Blaze Restaurant Inc. dba Island Blaze Restaurant at 708 Main St.

• Approve minutes from the May 28, 2025 License Commissioners hearing
• Informational hearing on customer complaint at Plar Auto Sales LLC dba Pena Lopez Auto Repair, 971 E Columbus Ave
• Clarify manager‑of‑record for Top Shelf (240 Chestnut St), Top Shelf II (238 Chestnut St), and Faces Grill Bar Lounge (234 Chestnut St)
• One‑day all‑alcohol permit request for June 13, 2025 outdoor block party at State Street/Ben Swan Way & Vietnam Veteran Memorial (IGN Company Inc.)
• Final hearing on Blaze Restaurant Inc. dba Island Blaze Restaurant, 708 Main St, regarding opening readiness

The License Commission unanimously approved the May 28 meeting minutes and dismissed a customer complaint against Plar Auto Sales LLC. It confirmed Carlos Melendez as Manager of Record for two businesses, approved a one‑day alcohol permit for a June 13 block party, and postponed two licensing matters to future dates.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Dismissed complaint against Plar Auto Sales LLC dba Pena Lopez Auto Repair (unanimous)
• Continued Top Shelf (240 Chestnut St) case to 8/13/2025 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Carlos Melendez as Manager of Record for Papa Ram Associates, LLC dba Top Shelf II
• Confirmed Carlos Melendez as Manager of Record for Celyfer Associates, LLC dba Faces Grill Bar Lounge
• Approved One Day All Alcohol Permit for June 13, 2025 block party (unanimous)
• Continued Island Blaze Restaurant case to 7/23/2025 (unanimous)

Mobile Home Rent Control Board - Regular

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will reconvene to close the evidentiary portion of a hearing and deliberate on a decision for the Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park.

• Public Hearing Reintroduction
• Closing of Evidentiary Portion for Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park
• Deliberation and Decision
• Meeting at City Hall Room 205

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss the installation of fiber optic cable and conduits at multiple locations. These projects involve placing conduit along Boston Rd, Morton St, Fargo St, Gresham St, Arnold Ave, Almira Rd, Eaton St, and Woodrow St.

• Installation of 2” and 1.25” conduit on Boston Rd, Morton St, and Fargo St/Gresham St
• Installation of 1.25” conduit on Arnold Ave
• Installation of 1.25” conduit on Almira Rd, Fargo St, and Eaton St
• Installation of 1.25” conduit on Woodrow St

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a notice of intent filed by the Town of East Longmeadow to install a permanent wastewater flow monitoring station at the existing sewer vault at the end of Oak Hollow Rd. The commission will review Petition ID #8742 and related project details submitted by the East Longmeadow Department of Public Works and represented by Tighe & Bond, Inc. No other agenda items require a decision.

• Public hearing scheduled as part of the meeting
• Notice of intent for flow monitoring station at Oak Hollow Rd
• Petition ID #8742 submitted by Town of East Longmeadow DPW
• Project: Sewershed "E" Permanent Wastewater Flow Monitoring
• Representative: Tighe & Bond, Inc.

The Conservation Commission voted to approve the Town of East Longmeadow's petition to install a flow monitoring station at the existing sewer vault on Oak Hollow Road. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑to‑0 vote. All five commissioners present voted in favor.

• Approved installation of flow monitoring station at Oak Hollow Rd (5-0)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss new business regarding the installation of fiber optic cable and conduit at seven different locations. These projects involve installing 1.25” conduit across various residential and commercial streets.

• Installation of 304 ft conduit from Lumae St. to Breckwood Blvd.
• Installation of 420 ft conduit from Boston Rd. to Rosewell St.
• Installation of 256 ft conduit at 111 Gresham St.
• Installation of 149 ft conduit from Almira Rd. to Rosemary Dr.
• Installation of 294 ft conduit from Rosemary Dr. to Mary Louise St.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several financial orders, including a large bond authorization and budget transfers. The body is also considering ordinances regarding skills-based hiring, apartment building permits, and synthetic cannabinoids. Additionally, the council will review multiple petitions for fiber optic conduit installations by Gonetspeed.

• Bond Authorization for FY25 MSBA Projects: $34,481,266.00
• Budget Transfer from Finance to Multi-Year Pay-Go Fund: $2,957,581.64
• FY24 Certified Free Cash to Stabilization Reserve Fund: $2,480,718.91
• ORD-2025-5: New article for Skills Based Hiring Practices
• ORD-2025-6: New building permit requirements for adaptive reuse and new apartments

Animal Control - Regular

The Residency Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and hold a closed executive session to discuss complaints against an individual, with no return to open session.

• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2025
• Executive session to discuss complaints against an individual
• Meeting held at City Hall, Room 205, 36 Court Street

Commissioners approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Genesis Velez and a second by Al Rodriguez. They also approved moving into executive session to discuss employment matters after a motion by Judith Crowell and a second by Al Rodriguez. Both actions were approved by roll‑call vote of the five present commissioners.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Velez, second by Rodriguez)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment matters (motion by Crowell, second by Rodriguez)

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 1, 2025. The body will then move into executive session to discuss case assignments regarding complaints or charges brought against an individual.

• Approval of May 1, 2025 minutes
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) regarding complaints or charges against an individual

The Residency Commission approved the meeting minutes from May 1, 2025. The commission also voted to move into an executive session to discuss employment matters, with no return to the open session scheduled.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (vote: Piemonte, Crowell, Rodriguez, Fenton, Velez)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment matters (vote: Piemonte, Crowell, Velez, Fenton, Rodriguez)

Historical Commission - Regular

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several property modifications, including the construction of a single-family dwelling and a duplex. The body will also consider a demolition request and multiple exterior restoration grant petitions.

• Demolition petition for a single-family dwelling at 289 Tinkham Road
• Construction petition for a single-family dwelling at WS Buckingham Street
• Construction petition for a duplex at N S Bay Street
• Porch renovation response to a Stop Work Order at 93 Clarendon Street
• Exterior restoration grant petitions for 102 Magnolia Terrace, 70 Bowdoin Street, 164-166 Washington Boulevard, 71 Westminister Street, and 145 Harvard Street

The Springfield Historical Commission unanimously approved amendments and construction proposals for several properties, including a porch restoration at 13 Harvard Street and a duplex at N S Bay Street. It also granted a 45‑day extension and continued the hearing for the 23 Spruceland Avenue brick‑step project. Additional approvals were given for a heat‑pump and meter upgrade at 64 Washington Road, solar panels at 90 Garfield Street, and the hearing for a porch renovation at 93 Clarendon Street was continued to the June 26 special meeting.

• Approved amendment to environmental review for 13 Harvard St porch (unanimous)
• Granted 45‑day extension and continued hearing for 23 Spruceland Ave brick‑step project (unanimous)
• Approved duplex application with Hardie Board siding at N S Bay St (unanimous)
• Approved meter upgrade and heat‑pump installation at 64 Washington Rd (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 90 Garfield St (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 93 Clarendon St porch renovation to June 26 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Traffic Commission will consider several items, including a new no‑parking restriction on Oakland Street and a stop‑sign installation at Magazine and Lincoln Streets. It will also consider honorary street‑name signs for Robert “CEE” Jackson Way on Strathmore Street and “Ricky Wallace” on Cortland Street, and a no‑parking sign installation near Fort Pleasant Avenue. The commission will also accept the minutes from the May 2025 meeting.

• 25-14 Oakland St. – No Parking from 7 am to 4 pm Monday‑Friday.
• 25-15 Stop Sign – Northbound approach of Magazine St. with Lincoln St.
• 25-16 Strathmore St. – Honorary Street Sign "Robert “CEE” Jackson Way".
• 25-17 Cortland St. – Honorary Street Sign "Ricky Wallace".
• 25-18 No Parking – Install “No Parking” sign from Fort Pleasant Ave., approx. 130 ft eastward.

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will move to an executive‑session hearing to consider discipline or dismissal of a police officer under Special Order #25-001. The hearing follows Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). A roll‑call vote will be taken on the outcome. The officer may request that the hearing be held in open session.

• Executive‑session hearing and vote on discipline/dismissal of officer under Special Order #25-001
• Roll‑call vote required

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Library Commission will hear a presentation by Tracy Snow, Reference Librarian. Commissioners will approve the draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The board will receive committee, chairman, and director reports, consider any new business, and hold an executive session before adjourning.

• Presentation by Tracy Snow (Reference Librarian, Adult and Youth Information Services)
• Approval of draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 Library Commission meeting
• Commission committee reports
• Chairman's report
• Director's report

Springfield Empowerment Zone - Regular

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will consider two items that require a vote: the SEZP school plans for the 2025‑26 school year and the SEZP proposed budget for the 2025‑26 fiscal year. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to 15 minutes and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Vote on SEZP SY 2025‑26 School Plans
• Vote on SEZP SY 2025‑26 Proposed Budget

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The committee will consider contract extension requests for several local projects. The meeting also includes updates on local historic district changes and feedback for 2025 applications.

• Contract extension requests for Forest Park Trolley Barn
• Contract extension requests for Godfrey Triangle
• Contract extension requests for Bay Path Cemetery
• Contract extension requests for Angelina Park
• Update on SHC proposed LHD changes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will consider a revenue versus expenditure report, several Eversource utility petitions, and multiple budget and grant items. It will vote on a $196,000 budget transfer, a $1,365,000 free‑cash allocation to cover department deficits, and a $3,300,000 bond to fund citywide vehicle purchases. The council will also adopt the Springfield Crossing Development District and approve several entitlement grants ranging from $9,048 to $9,380,533. Ordinance amendments on building permits, adaptive‑reuse standards, and skills‑based hiring will be presented for action.

• Bond Authorization – Citywide Vehicles – $3,300,000 (Mayor Sarno)
• Budget Transfer Across Departments – $196,000 (Mayor Sarno)
• FY24 Free Cash Transfer to Various Deficits – $1,365,000 (Mayor Sarno)
• Order establishing the Springfield Crossing Development District and pledging future property‑tax revenue for MDFA bonds
• HUD Continuum of Care Grant – $9,380,533 (Mayor Sarno)

The council adopted the April revenue versus expenditure report unanimously (11‑0). It approved six Eversource utility petitions for Oak Street, Brookdale Drive, Oak Hollow Road, 74 Edgewood St., Porter Lake Dr., and another Oak Street item, each unanimously. The council also adopted a $196,000 budget transfer, a $1.365 million free‑cash transfer, a $3.3 million bond for citywide vehicles, the Springfield Crossing Development District with an $8 million public subsidy (12‑0, Councilor Allen recused), and several grant allocations ranging from $9,048 to $9.38 million, all by unanimous or 12‑0 votes.

• Adopt April revenue vs expenditure report (11‑0)
• Approve six Eversource utility petitions (unanimous)
• Adopt $196,000 budget transfer across departments (unanimous)
• Adopt $1,365,000 FY24 free cash transfer to cover deficits (unanimous)
• Adopt $3,300,000 bond for citywide vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopt Springfield Crossing Development District with $8 M subsidy (12‑0, Allen recused)
• Adopt Home‑ARP grant $9,048 (unanimous)
• Adopt DPW rideshare funding $120,352 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal from Eversource Gas to install plastic underground gas facilities on Locus Street, Darwell Street, and Woodside Terrace. The project also includes retiring existing low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure. No other agenda items were listed.

• Eversource Gas proposal to install plastic underground gas facilities on Locus St, Darwell St, and Woodside Terrace, and retire low‑pressure cast‑iron gas lines

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold elections for members to serve on the Use of Force Committee and the Force Training Review Committee. The board will also discuss training dates and NACOLE.

• Election of a Board member to the Use of Force Committee
• Election of a Board member to the Force Training Review Committee
• Discussion of training dates
• Discussion of NACOLE

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the May 14 hearing and consider several petitions involving alcohol beverage licenses. Items include a transfer of Graham’s Package Store’s liquor license to Chestnut Package Store, an ownership change at Max's Tavern, and manager changes for other food‑service establishments. The agenda also lists final hearings on the status of liquor licenses for The Place 2 be and Graham’s Package Store.

• Petition to transfer Graham’s Package Store liquor license (1649‑1651 Main St) to Chestnut Package Store (492 Bridge St).
• Petition for ownership interest change at Max's Tavern (1000 Hall of Fame Ave).
• Petition to change manager for Tlalli Taco & Mexican Catering (309 Berkhire Ave).
• Final hearing on liquor license status for The Place 2 be (1000 Hall of Fame Ave).
• Final hearing on transfer and sale of Graham’s Package Store liquor license (1649‑1651 Main St).

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and approved multiple license petitions, including a transfer of Graham’s Package Store liquor license and a change of ownership for Max's Grill. It also approved a conditional manager change for Xalapa, Inc. and set future dates to continue several pending matters. The Board voted to cancel the liquor license for The Place 2 be. Several items were continued to future dates for further action.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Graham’s Package Store liquor license to PPNG, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved change of ownership for Max's Grill, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Xalapa, Inc. contingent on tip certification (unanimous)
• Continued Orchard Car Company special permit issue to 7-23-25 (unanimous)
• Continued Plar Auto Sales complaint to 6-11-25 (unanimous)
• Cancelled liquor license for The Place 2 be (unanimous)
• Continued Graham’s Package Store transfer & sale to 7-9-25 (unanimous)

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will consider several petitions to transfer or change ownership of liquor licenses, including Graham’s Package Store and The Place 2 be. They will also hear petitions to change managers for multiple food‑service establishments. Informational hearings will address tax, permit, and customer‑complaint issues for several businesses. A final hearing will review the status of the liquor license for The Place 2 be and the transfer of Graham’s Package Store license.

• Petition to transfer Graham’s Package Store liquor license (1649-1651 Main St) to PPNG, Inc dba Chestnut Package Store (492 Bridge St)
• Petition for ownership change of Max's Grill, LLC dba Max's Tavern (1000 Hall of Fame Ave)
• Petition to change manager for Xalapa, Inc. dba Tlalli Taco & Mexican Catering (309 Berkhire Ave)
• Informational hearing on tax and special permit issues for Orchard Car Company Inc. (421 Main St)
• Final hearing on status of liquor license for P2B Springfield LLC dba The Place 2 be (1000 Hall of Fame Ave)

The Springfield License Commission approved several license transfers and ownership changes, all with unanimous votes. It also approved continuations of pending matters and special permits. Most notably, the commission voted to cancel the liquor license for P2B Springfield LLC dba The Place 2 be. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes for May 14, 2025 hearing (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Graham’s Package Store liquor license to PPNG, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved change of ownership for Max's Grill, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Xalapa, Inc., contingent on tip certification (unanimous)
• Continued special permit issue for Orchard Car Company to 7/23/25 (unanimous)
• Cancelled liquor license for P2B Springfield LLC dba The Place 2 be (unanimous)
• Continued transfer & sale of Graham’s Package Store license to 7/9/25 (unanimous)
• Continued clarification of manager of record for Top Shelf (240 Chestnut St) to 6/11/25 (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council will vote on an order to retain the Conservation Law Foundation as counsel for the Council and its members. The order covers an appeal of the May 7 2025 Appeals Court decision in the Palmer Renewable Energy, LLC case to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. An executive‑session portion of the meeting will be used to discuss litigation strategy.

• Order authorizing continued representation by the Conservation Law Foundation for an appeal to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the Palmer Renewable Energy, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals case

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will review permits for GONETSPEED to install fiber optic conduit along multiple streets. The work involves installing 1.25-inch conduit over approximately 2,900 feet across five locations.

• Permit for 1.25" conduit at Gardens Dr. and Lumae St.
• Permit for 1.25" conduit at Mallowhill Rd. and Scarsdale Rd.
• Permit for 1.25" conduit at Mallowhill Rd. and Cabinet St.
• Permit for 1.25" conduit at Senator St. and Dutchess Street.
• Permit for 1.25" conduit at Wilbraham Rd.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Springfield City Council will vote on the FY2026 General Fund budget, allocating $977,543,885 in appropriations and $8,152,341 in other financing uses. It will also approve a $2,000,000 transfer from the City’s Pension Reserve Fund to FY26 revenue and a $732,129 transfer from FY24 Certified Retained Earnings to the Enterprise Fund. Additionally, the Council will adopt the FY26 Enterprise Fund (Trash) budget and related orders.

• Approve transfer of $2,000,000 from Pension Reserve Fund to FY26 revenue
• Approve transfer of $732,129 from FY24 Certified Retained Earnings to Enterprise Fund FY26 revenue
• Adopt FY26 General Fund appropriations of $977,543,885 and $8,152,341 other financing uses
• Approve FY26 Enterprise Fund (Trash) budget and related spending limits
• Adopt FY26 budget orders for revolving funds and other enterprise accounts

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss the installation of two utility poles on Oak Street. This work is intended to upgrade service to 476 Oak Street.

• Installation of 2 poles along Oak Street by Eversource to upgrade service to 476 Oak Street

Park Commission - Regular

The Park Commission will discuss the management of NS Carew Street and ice rental rates at Cyr Arena. The body is also reviewing requests for tree removals and the installation of memorial benches.

• Significant tree removal requests for 35 Lenn Road and 117 Overlook Drive
• One-day liquor licenses for Springfield Pride Parade, Caribbean Carnival, and Starfiers Summer Classic
• Acceptance of care, custody, management and control of NS Carew Street
• Ice rental rates for Cyr Arena
• Memorial bench installations in Forest Park and Franconia

City Council - Audit Subcommittee

The City Council Audit Subcommittee will review the Office of Internal Audit’s annual plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also discuss a performance audit of the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Presentation of the Office of Internal Audit’s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Audit Plan
• Presentation and discussion of the Parks & Recreation Department Performance Audit

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will move into an executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3. In that closed session, members will discuss bargaining strategy for the Student Assignment Services Unit(s) and for Teachers (Unit A). No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Student Assignment Services Unit(s)
• Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Teachers (Unit A)

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee will approve minutes from four prior meetings, vote on a Renaissance overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm, ratify the SAS contract, and award City of Springfield Diplomas to three individuals. The agenda also includes a presentation on post‑secondary success and a recognition of teacher Tara Boudereau with the 2025 Barbara Capron Award. Additional reports from standing committees and the superintendent will be presented.

• Vote to approve Renaissance's overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (June 11‑13, 2025)
• Vote to ratify the SAS contract
• Vote to award a City of Springfield Diploma to James Edward Lewis
• Vote to award a City of Springfield Diploma to Nathan Christopher-George Flores
• Vote to award a City of Springfield Diploma to Nyalla Alise Torres

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will consider several votes, including ratifying the SAS contract and approving a field trip for Renaissance students to Red Gate Farm. It will also vote to award City of Springfield Diplomas to three individuals. Additional agenda items include a presentation on post‑secondary success and recognition of a teacher with the 2025 Barbara Capron Award.

• Vote to approve Renaissance's overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (June 11‑13, 2025)
• Vote to ratify the SAS contract
• Vote to award City of Springfield Diplomas to James Edward Lewis, Nathan Christopher-George Flores, and Nyalla Alise Torres
• Presentation on Post Secondary Success
• Recognition of Tara Boudereau with the 2025 Barbara Capron Award for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal to install sewer flow monitoring equipment on Oak Hollow Road. The item is listed under New Business. No other specific actions, contracts, or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Install sewer flow monitoring equipment on Oak Hollow Road

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will receive a presentation on drug checking in Springfield. Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel will provide updates on the tobacco regulation process and discuss regulation of the synthetic cannabinoid LBOH. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Presentation: Drug checking in Springfield
• Update: Tobacco regulation process
• Discussion: Synthetic cannabinoid LBOH regulation

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hear a petition to change the location of an all‑alcoholic liquor license (package store) from 1649 Main Street to 492 Bridge Street. The petitioner is PPNG, Inc. represented by Hasmukh Gogri. The board will also review any non‑subdivision plans and address other routine matters.

• Petition (ID #8633) to relocate an all‑alcoholic liquor license from 1649 Main St to 492 Bridge St
• Public hearing on the liquor license petition
• Review of non‑subdivision plans

The board voted to approve the petition to move an all‑alcoholic liquor license from 1649 Main Street to 492 Bridge Street. The approval was unanimous, with a 5‑to‑0 vote. Conditions were set that the hours of operation follow the petition, no exterior banners or promotional material, exterior renovations require review by the Historical Commission and Redevelopment Authority, and there shall be no loitering or on‑site consumption.

• Approved relocation of all‑alcoholic liquor license to 492 Bridge Street (5‑0)

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Commission on Disability will meet to discuss new business items and board membership. The agenda includes reviews of specific locations and a missing sign.

• Taekwondo- Boston Rd.
• STCC Building 2
• New members for the board
• Missing sign

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will consider a proposal to install a fully owned 17"x30" polymer/concrete handhole on the treebelt at 74 Edgewood Street. The item is listed under new business and relates to future utility service at that location. No other specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Installation of a fully owned 17"x30" polymer/concrete handhole on the treebelt at 74 Edgewood St.

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will approve the May 6 meeting minutes, continue voting on 2025 application recommendations, and consider the FY26 budget. Additional agenda items include an administrative update, other matters, and scheduling the next meeting for June 3, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting
• Continue voting on 2025 application recommendations
• Discuss FY26 budget
• Administrative update
• Other matters

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to continue voting on recommendations for 2025 applications. The body will also discuss the FY26 budget.

• Voting on 2025 application recommendations
• FY26 budget discussion
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal from Eversource to install a pole that shortens the span of a three‑phase line on Porter Lake Drive. The meeting agenda lists this as new business. No other specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Eversource proposal to install a pole to shorten span of 3‑phase line on Porter Lake Drive

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will hold a hearings meeting to review special permit requests for automotive businesses on Boston Road. The body will also consider petitions regarding a new stop sign and an honorary street sign.

• Special permit for motor vehicle repair and electronic equipment installation at 879 Boston Road
• Special permit to re-establish used car sales at 95 Boston Road
• Petition for a stop sign on Cherokee Dr. at the intersection with Stapleton Rd.
• Petition for an honorary street sign for Bishop Leonard Naylor on Prospect Street

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council - Regular

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will convene to review Tier 2 reporting and receive an update from the National Weather Service. The meeting will also cover upcoming emergency events, trainings, and exercises.

• Tier 2 Reporting: Community Outreach by Fire Marshall
• National Weather Service (NWS) Update
• Upcoming Events, Trainings & Exercises
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2025

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will consider a proposal from Eversource to install 330 feet of primary cable and conduit, including a fully owned hex hole, on the property line of 280 Brookdale Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and communications.

• Eversource proposal to install 330 ft of primary cable and conduit at 280 Brookdale Drive

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission approved continuances for two pending petitions: replacing brick steps at 23 Spruceland Avenue and a duplex construction at NS Bay Street. New petitions were introduced for window replacement at 3 Clarendon Street, siding repairs at 34 Mulberry Street, and several exterior restoration grants. The meeting also included informational updates on a historic district proposal, a community preservation committee appointment, and administrative matters.

• Continuance of Petition ID #8600 to replace brick steps at 23 Spruceland Avenue
• Continuance of Petition ID #8603 for duplex construction at NS Bay Street (Property ID 01085-0033)
• Petition ID #8645 to replace windows at 3 Clarendon Street
• Petition ID #8644 for siding repairs at 34 Mulberry Street
• CPC Historic Home Restoration Grants for 81 Mulberry Street, 258 Sumner Avenue, 102 Magnolia Terrace, and 41 Churchill Street

The Springfield Historical Commission approved exterior restoration projects at 81 Mulberry Street, 258 Sumner Avenue, 102 Magnolia Terrace, and 41 Churchill Street, all by unanimous vote. It also approved replacement windows at 3 Clarendon Street unanimously. Three petitions (IDs 8600, 8603, 8643) were continued to future meetings, and one petition (ID 8644) was withdrawn.

• Approved exterior restoration at 81 Mulberry Street (unanimous)
• Approved exterior restoration at 258 Sumner Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved exterior restoration at 102 Magnolia Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved exterior restoration at 41 Churchill Street (unanimous)
• Approved replacement windows at 3 Clarendon Street (unanimous)
• Continued petition ID 8600 (23 Spruceland Ave) to June 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued petition ID 8603 (N S Bay St duplex) to June 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued petition ID 8643 (Standard Guidelines) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous)

License Commission - Regular

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to process new petitions and informational hearings. The board is reviewing manager changes for three businesses and addressing customer complaints for two others.

• Manager changes for 110 Island Pond Road, 390 Allen St, and 664-666 Page Blvd
• Informational hearings regarding complaints for Fast Lane Auto Sales & Service (18 Berkshire Avenue) and Tlalli Taco & Mexican Catering (309 Berkhire Ave)
• Seasonal application for Abandoned Building Brewery to sell at Forest Park Cyr Arena parking lot (200 Trafton St)
• Administrative review of incident reports for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant and Top Shelf II
• License review for Ziggy’s Jerk Center (436 Boston Rd)

The Springfield License Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It approved four petitions to change managers for existing licensees and granted a seasonal permit for Abandoned Building Brewery to operate at the Forest Park Farmers Market. The commission also voted to continue two pending hearings to June 25, 2025 and took no action on two incident reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of April 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for 110 Island Pond Road, LLC dba Nathan Bills (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for 390 Allen St LLC dba Sullivan's Allen Street Package Store (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for Boulevard Tavern Inc dba The Boulevard Tavern & Grill (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal application for Abandoned Building Brewery LLC at Forest Park Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Continued Ziggy’s Jerk Center hearing to 6-25-25 (unanimous)
• Continued Fast Lane Auto Sales & Service hearing to 6-25-25 (unanimous)
• Took No Action on incident reports for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant and Top Shelf II (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to request a determination of applicability for a Resource Development Agreement related to the Greenleaf Park tennis court redevelopment project at 1187 Parker Street. The applicant is the City of Springfield Parks Department, represented by GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc. The meeting also includes routine items such as the call to order and any other matters properly before the commission.

• Request for determination of applicability for RDA for Greenleaf Park tennis court redevelopment, 1187 Parker Street

The commission approved the request for determination of applicability for the Greenleaf Park tennis court redevelopment project at 1187 Parker Street. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners Juanita Martinez, Peter J Alminas, Frank Ryan, and Paul Bongiorni voted in favor. No other matters were acted upon.

• Approved RDA for Greenleaf Park tennis court redevelopment (4-0)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission will meet to discuss new traffic safety items, including a stop sign at Cherokee Drive and a proposed no-parking zone on Oakland Street. The body will also consider reducing the speed limit on St. James Avenue.

• Stop Sign at Stapleton Rd. and Cherokee Dr.
• No Parking on Oakland St. from 7 am to 4 pm Monday thru Friday
• Reduce speed limit on St. James Avenue from 30 to 25 mph
• Accept minutes of the April 2025 meeting
• Honorary street sign for Bishop Leonard Naylor on Prospect Street

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will discuss several petitions and grant items, including a $1,000,000 free cash appropriation for citywide vehicles. It will also review a fuel storage petition for 11 Liberty Street and an order for underground fiber optic conduit at Morningside Park. Additional items include solid waste ordinance amendments and various grant receipts.

• $1,000,000 free cash allocation for citywide vehicles (Mayor Sarno)
• Petition for a 5,000‑gallon above‑ground diesel storage at 11 Liberty Street
• Order approving underground fiber optic conduit installation at Morningside Park
• Amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste ordinance
• Grant receipts: $7,200 firefighter safety equipment, $10,000 NACCHO MRC, $13,299.52 SAFE & Senior SAFE

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will review monthly abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise taxes. The body will also enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy, 2025 personal exemptions, and FY 2025 preliminary tax abatements.

• Real Estate Abatements: Jan ($162,871.62), Feb ($26,526.07), March ($87,682.44)
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements: Jan ($6,316.07), Feb ($56,102.25), March ($97,648.90)
• Executive session for Appellate Tax Board (ATB) docket review and litigation strategy
• Executive session for 2025 personal exemption applications
• Executive session for FY 2025 preliminary tax abatements

City Forestry - Regular

The Springfield Public Schools Budget & Finance Subcommittee meeting on May 8, 2025 will consider several voting items. Members will recommend to the School Committee approval of a $13,100 grant from the Goodnation Foundation, compensation recommendations for two assistant superintendents, and budget additions for those positions. The subcommittee will also recommend approval of the FY26 budget.

• Recommend approval of $13,100 expenditure from the Goodnation Foundation – Democratic Knowledge Project Launch Grant.
• Recommend approval of the Superintendent’s compensation recommendation for the Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement, Family Empowerment and Partnerships (M.G.L. ch. 71 sec. 59).
• Recommend approval of the Superintendent’s compensation recommendation for the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development (M.G.L. ch. 71 sec. 59).
• Recommend adding the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development to the FY25 General Fund Budget and the Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement, Family Empowerment and Partnerships to the FY25 Title I Budget.
• Recommend approval of the FY26 Budget.

School Committee - Budget and Finance

The Budget and Finance Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the FY26 Budget. The body will also consider funding for two Assistant Superintendent positions and a foundation grant.

• Vote to recommend approval of the FY26 Budget
• Vote to recommend expenditure of $13,100.00 from the Goodnation Foundation – Democratic Knowledge Project Launch Grant
• Vote to recommend adding Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development to FY25 General Fund Budget
• Vote to recommend adding Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement, Family Empowerment and Partnerships to FY25 Title I Budget
• Vote to recommend compensation for two Assistant Superintendent positions

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve the FY26 budget, approve minutes from March and April, and vote on several staff compensation recommendations and a grant expenditure.

• Vote to approve FY26 Budget
• Vote to approve $13,100.00 Goodnation Foundation grant
• Vote to approve Superintendent's compensation recommendations
• Vote to approve naming Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy gymnasium
• Vote to approve Resolution in Support of Mass Promise

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss several traffic control requests and a street sign designation. The body will consider changes to speed limits, parking restrictions, and the installation of a stop sign.

• Honorary Street Sign for Bishop Leonard Naylor at 25-11 Prospect Street
• Stop sign installation at the intersection of Stapleton Rd. and Cherokee Dr.
• No parking restriction from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, on Oakland St.
• Reduction of speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH on St. James Avenue from the I-291 Intersection to the Chicopee City Line

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will move into Executive Session to hold a hearing on Special Order #24-024. In that session they will receive evidence, discuss and vote on discipline, dismissal, or pay status for a police officer. A roll‑call vote is required, and employees may request the hearing be held in open session.

• Move to Executive Session for hearing on Special Order #24-024
• Discuss and vote on discipline, dismissal, or pay status of a police officer
• Roll‑call vote required
• Employees may request the hearing be held in open session

Retirement Board - Regular

The Board will consider disability benefit applications for Fire and Police Department employees and approve 12 superannuation applications. The meeting includes votes on financial warrants and the acceptance of 45 new members into the retirement system.

• Warrant #30 retirement payroll in the amount of $8,055,796.84
• Warrant #29 expenses in the amount of $1,257,434.49
• Disability benefit applications for Luis Ribeiro, Seth Cournoyer, Alexander Tollis, and Jeremy Rivas
• Superannuation applications for 12 employees across various city departments
• Redemption from the PRIT fund in the amount of $7,300,000.00

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Library Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting and receive reports from committee chairs and the director. The session includes a presentation on adult and youth information services and a public comment period.

• Approval of April 2, 2025 minutes
• Presentation: Adult and Youth Information Services
• Committee Reports
• Director's Report
• Public Comment

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site‑plan petition (ID #8581) submitted by Dano Holdings, LLC. The petition seeks approval to renovate and redevelop existing buildings at 531 Worthington Street and NS Winter Street into residential units of fewer than 25 dwellings. The Board will consider the request under the Massachusetts General Laws and the Springfield Zoning Ordinance. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Site‑plan petition (ID #8581) for renovation of 531 Worthington St. and NS Winter St.
• Requested conversion to residential units with fewer than 25 dwellings
• Petitioner: Dano Holdings, LLC (contact: Zahoor Riaz)

The Springfield Planning Board approved a Site Plan Review (Tier 2) to renovate and redevelop the existing buildings at 531 Worthington Street and NS Winter Street into eighteen residential units. The approval includes specific conditions on parking, dumpsters, landscaping, and required permits. The vote was unanimous, with all seven members voting aye.

• Approved site plan for 18 residential units at 531 Worthington St & NS Winter St (unanimous ayes: McQuade, DeFillippo, Florian, Daniele, Morin, Cunningham, Mineo)

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will consider several items, including approving the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and voting on the 2025 general grant conditions and application recommendations. The committee will also vote to request local technical assistance from PVPC and consider a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a CPA administrator.

• Approve April 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote on 2025 general grant conditions
• Vote on 2025 application recommendations
• Vote to request local technical assistance from PVPC
• RFQ for CPA administrator

The committee accepted the April 15 minutes and adopted revised 2025 general grant conditions. It approved a series of preservation grants totaling $2,548,797, covering historic, open‑space, and housing projects. Members also voted to request fifteen hours of free technical assistance from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and to issue a request for qualifications for a new CPA administrator.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised 2025 general grant conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 for Parent Villages Nonprofit Center restoration (Historic Reserve)
• Approved $300,000 for Marshall Roy Park All Ability Play Structures (Open Space & Undesignated)
• Approved $288,000 for North Riverfront Park Dock Improvement (Undesignated Reserve)
• Approved $300,000 for Paramount Theater Roof Replacement (Historic & Undesignated)
• Approved $55,000 for McKnight Park Restoration (Undesignated Reserve)
• Requested fifteen hours of free local technical assistance from PVPC (unanimous)

Springfield Empowerment Zone - Regular

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will vote on a motion to adjourn the open meeting to an executive session. The executive session will be used to discuss strategy for the lawsuits Iman Williams v. Springfield Public Schools, et. al. and Jane Doe v. Springfield Public Schools, et. al., as well as collective bargaining strategy with the Springfield Education Association [Unit A Contract]. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes from the 2.11.25 Winter Meeting, and informational updates from SEZP leaders.

• Vote to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation (Iman Williams v. Springfield Public Schools, et. al.; Jane Doe v. Springfield Public Schools, et. al.)
• Vote to adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Springfield Education Association [Unit A Contract]
• Public comment period (maximum 15 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from the 2.11.25 Winter Meeting of the SEZP Board of Directors
• Informational agenda items: updates from SEZP leaders on key initiatives

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will discuss a series of fiber‑optic conduit projects under the GONETSPEED program. The projects involve installing 1.25" and 2" conduits at several street corners and addresses throughout the city. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• 2" conduit, ~224 ft, from pole #66 to pole #68 at Parker St. & Hamilton St.
• 2" conduit, ~224 ft, from pole #52 to pole #54 at Parker St. & Hermitage Dr.
• 2" conduit, ~228 ft, from pole #74 to pole #76 at Parker St. & Hermitage Dr.
• 1.25" conduit, ~232 ft, from pole #1M on Durant St to pole #1 on Jordan St.
• 2" conduit, ~588 ft, from pole #81 on Parker St. to utility pole #1 on Ravenwoon St. at Sonia St. & Parker St.

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will first approve the minutes from the April 4, 2025 meeting. It will then move to an executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law to discuss complaints or charges against a person, and will not return to open session.

• Approve minutes from April 4, 2025
• Enter executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

Commissioners approved the meeting minutes from April 4, 2025. They then voted to move into executive session to discuss employment matters, with the body not returning to open session.

• Approved April 4, 2025 meeting minutes (Piemonte, Crowell, Rodriguez, Velez)
• Approved move to executive session to discuss employment matters (Piemonte, Crowell, Velez, Rodriguez)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors met on May 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM in City Hall, Room 9. The board entered executive session to review three matters: the Appellate Tax Board docket, personal exemption applications, and FY 2025 real estate and personal property tax abatements, including overvaluation issues. These discussions are confidential under Massachusetts law and are not listed as public votes.

• Executive session to review Appellate Tax Board docket and litigation strategy
• Executive session to discuss FY 2025 personal exemption applications
• Executive session to examine FY 2025 real estate tax abatements and overvaluation
• Executive session to examine FY 2025 personal property tax abatements and overvaluation
• Executive session to review FY 2025 personal exemptions

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will review Petition No. 10,304 submitted by David K. Bartley, Esq. and others. The petition seeks to discontinue and abandon about 1500 feet of Cloverdale Street starting at Edgeland Street. The board will decide whether to recommend the discontinuance, relocate the street line, and estimate any resulting damages.

• Petition No. 10,304 to discontinue and abandon ~1500 ft of Cloverdale Street from Edgeland St
• Public hearing scheduled at the corner of Edgeland St and Cloverdale St
• Board to recommend discontinuance and street‑line relocation
• Board to estimate damages from the proposed action

Historical Commission - Regular

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several property modification petitions, including solar installations and window replacements. The body will also consider a request to demolish a detached garage and review continued hearings for siding and porch work.

• 110 Thompson Street: Installation of vinyl siding
• 15-19 Litchfield Street: Rear porch modifications
• 295 Pasco Road: Demolition of detached garage
• 36 Westernview Street and 130 Firglade Avenue: Solar power installations
• N S Bay Street: Construction of a duplex

The commission approved several applications, including a rear porch renovation at 15‑19 Litchfield Street, solar panel installations at 36 Westernview Street and 130 Firglade Avenue, a copper roof replacement at 29 Ingersoll Grove, and window replacements at 6 Oxford Street. It also continued the hearing for the brick‑step project at 23 Spruceland Avenue to May 15, 2025. All approvals and the continuance were unanimous.

• Approved rear porch renovation at 15‑19 Litchfield Street (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 36 Westernview Street with painted conduit and specific routing (unanimous)
• Approved solar panel installation at 130 Firglade Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved copper standing‑seam roof replacement at 29 Ingersoll Grove (unanimous)
• Approved window replacement at 6 Oxford Street, specifying desert sand color and exterior mullions (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for brick‑step project at 23 Spruceland Avenue to May 15, 2025 (unanimous)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E. The meeting is presided over by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno as the issuing authority for entertainment licenses.

• Entertainment hearing for Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E. at 73-75 Wilbraham Road

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on April 30, 2025, to consider a license application for Pot Belly's Pub at 153 Main Street in Indian Orchard.

• Entertainment Hearing for Pot Belly's Pub
• License application for 153 Main Street, Indian Orchard
• Manager of Record: Carlo Sarno

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on Monday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM in City Hall, room 205 on the 2nd floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Shakago Martini and Piano Bar, located at 21‑23 Hampden St. The manager of record is Shahkar M. Fatemi.

• Entertainment license application for Shakago Martini and Piano Bar (21‑23 Hampden St.)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on April 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM in City Hall room 205‑2nd Floor. The agenda lists a single item: the entertainment license application for Noir located at 84‑90 Worthington Street, with Ashley C. Earl as manager of record. The commission will discuss and decide on this application.

• Entertainment license application for Noir, 84-90 Worthington Street

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss new business regarding Eversource. The primary item is the installation of plastic underground gas facilities on Dickinson St.

• Installation of plastic underground gas facilities on Dickinson St. to replace low-pressure cast iron infrastructure

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will consider a vote to recommend that the full School Committee approve naming the gymnasium at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy after State Representative Bud L. Williams. The subcommittee will also discuss the Building Permit Policy, including insurance and any other amendments.

• Vote to recommend naming the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy gymnasium "Bud L. Williams 'Top Cat' Gymnasium"
• Discussion of Building Permit Policy regarding insurance and possible amendments

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will vote on the appointment of two assistant superintendents and hold a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding collective bargaining with teachers.

• Vote to approve appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement
• Vote to approve appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
• FY26 Budget Public Hearing
• Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy with Teachers (Unit A)

School Committee - Legislative & Contracts

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will vote on whether to forward a resolution supporting the Mass Promise to Invest program for equitable public school funding to the full School Committee. The subcommittee will also discuss the School Committee’s Remote Participation Policy. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the conference room of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.

• Vote to present to full committee a Resolution in Support of Mass Promise to Invest: Equitable Public School Funding for Every Child
• Review of the School Committee’s Remote Participation Policy

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases, variances, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Mobile Home Rent Control Board - Regular

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will discuss a petition submitted by the owner of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park requesting a rent increase. No decision has been recorded in the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park – owner’s petition for rent increase

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax-related matters. The meeting includes a public portion and an executive session to review specific tax applications and litigation strategies.

• ATB Docket Review regarding litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters
• FY 2025 Personal Exemptions applications
• FY 2025 Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2025 Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2025 Personal Exemptions Review

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss new business regarding Eversource. The primary item involves the installation of concrete encased ducts and a manhole to support a new service at 775 Worthington St.

• Installation of (4) concrete encased ducts and manhole at 775 Worthington St. by Eversource

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM in Room 205, 2nd Floor of City Hall. The hearing will consider the application for an entertainment license for Solmar Restaurant located at 130‑132 Main Street, Indian Orchard. The manager of record, Stephen T. Bedard, will be present to discuss the request.

• Entertainment license application for Solmar Restaurant (130‑132 Main St., Indian Orchard) presented by manager Stephen T. Bedard

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Sophia's Pizza & Sports Bar. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno serves as the issuing authority for these licenses.

• Entertainment hearing for Sophia's Pizza & Sports Bar at 463-465 Breckwood Blvd

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM in room 205 on the 2nd floor of City Hall. The hearing will consider the entertainment license for Tu Casa Restaurant located at 427 White Street. Lourdes Jimenez is listed as the manager of record for the restaurant.

• Entertainment license for Tu Casa Restaurant, 427 White Street (Manager: Lourdes Jimenez)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on April 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM in City Hall room 205‑2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for X Pub located at 520 Sumner Avenue. Genaro Sarno is listed as the manager of record for the applicant.

• Entertainment license hearing for X Pub, 520 Sumner Avenue

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal from Eversource for work at 18 State Street. The proposal includes installing a precast concrete vault, a pad‑mount transformer, and four 4‑inch concrete‑encased conduits with cable connecting an existing manhole (1901/18M‑1) to the new transformer. The meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2025 at the parking lot of Riverfront Park, 18 Main Street.

• Eversource proposal to install a precast concrete vault at 18 State St.
• Installation of a pad‑mount transformer at 18 State St.
• Installation of four 4" concrete‑encased conduits with cable from manhole 1901/18M‑1 to the new transformer

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will review a collective bargaining agreement for the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local-364. The body will also consider a city-wide zoning amendment regarding floodplains and two specific petitions.

• Police contract (IBPO Local-364) with 3.5% wage increases annually from 2024 through 2028
• Zoning amendment to Article 8, Section 8.4 (Floodplain Overlay District) city-wide
• Petition for 5,000 gallon above-ground diesel storage at 11 Liberty Street
• Petition for honorary sign: Leo A. Florian Way

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to hold a hearing regarding Special Order (SO) #24-021. The board will discuss and vote on complaints, discipline, dismissal, or pay status for certain Springfield Police Officers.

• Hearing and vote on discipline or dismissal of officers regarding Special Order (SO) #24-021

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the April 9 meeting, review several new petitions and informational hearings, and hold a final hearing on the transfer and sale of the liquor license for Graham’s Package Store at 1649‑1651 Main Street. Other items include a petition for a Class II & III car dealer license for A&J Auto Service at 433 Main Street and a one‑day all‑alcoholic permit for an event at Van Horn Park, 494 Armory Street.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025 Board of License Commissioners hearing
• New petition for a Class II & III car dealer license for A&J Auto Service, Inc., 433 Main Street
• Informational hearings for 2025 Common Victualler Licenses: Khi & Eli's Food for the Soul (882 Sumner Ave), Offsite 222 (222 Worthington St), and Dewey's Jazz Lounge (232 Worthington St) – tax review for the latter
• One‑day all‑alcoholic permit request for a road race and after‑party at Van Horn Park, 494 Armory Street on May 3, 2025
• Final hearing on the transfer and sale of Graham’s Package Store liquor license, 1649‑1651 Main Street

The License Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting and granted a Class II & III motor vehicle dealer license to A&J Auto Service, Inc. It also approved a one‑day all‑alcoholic permit for an event at Van Horn Park on May 3, 2025, and ordered Dewey’s Jazz Lounge to cease operations after midnight on April 23, 2025 while allowing a later date to transfer its liquor license. Several items were continued to a later meeting for further action.

• Approved April 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class II & III auto dealer license for A&J Auto Service (unanimous)
• Continued Offsite 222 Common Victualler License pending tax issues (unanimous)
• Approved Dewey’s Jazz Lounge cannot operate past midnight 4/23/2025; continuation set for 7/23/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved One Day All Alcoholic Permit for May 3, 2025 at Van Horn Park (unanimous)
• Accepted closure and surrender of licenses for Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant (no vote recorded)
• Continued Graham’s Package Store liquor license transfer to 5/28/2025 (motion carried, 2 in favor, 1 against)
• Continued P2B Springfield LLC liquor license status to 5/28/2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will move the meeting into Executive Session under Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1). In Executive Session they will hold a hearing, consider evidence, and vote on the discipline or dismissal—including pay status—of certain Springfield police officers as outlined in Special Order #24-021. A roll‑call vote will be taken, and the meeting will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Motion to enter Executive Session per Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1)
• Executive Session hearing on discipline or dismissal of officers under Special Order #24-021
• Roll‑call vote on the officers' discipline or dismissal
• Employees may request the hearing be held in open session
• No reconvening in open session after the Executive Session concludes

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to go into executive session to discuss three matters. First, the litigation strategy for cases before the Appellate Tax Board. Second, applications for FY 2025 personal exemptions. Third, FY 2025 real estate and personal property tax abatements, including eight of the 58 pending applications such as The Hand Center and Hola Restaurant LLC.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss ATB docket review and litigation strategy
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 personal exemption applications
• Review FY 2025 real estate tax abatements – 8 of 58 applications (e.g., The Hand Center, 271 Pine Street, Hola Restaurant LLC)
• Review FY 2025 personal property tax abatements
• Review FY 2025 personal exemptions

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board will consider a proposal from Eversource to install four 4‑inch conduits encased in concrete, running from an existing manhole (1388/2) to the property at 56 Saint James Boulevard. The work is to be performed in front of the CVS parking lot at that address. The Board will discuss and decide on this utility installation during the meeting.

• Eversource conduit installation: four 4" conduits encased in concrete from manhole 1388/2 to 56 Saint James Blvd.

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and likely authorize the installation of a handhole for Eversource at 64 Cambridge Street.

• Installation of a handhole at 64 Cambridge St
• Meeting location: In front of #64 Cambridge St

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several renovation petitions, including continued hearings for planter boxes and garden trellis at 70 Buckingham Street, vinyl siding at 110 Thompson Street, and solar panel installation at 102 Dartmouth Street. New petitions will be heard for painting the brick façade at 95‑97 Chestnut Street, rear‑porch modifications at 15‑19 Litchfield Street, and replacement of the slate roof at 102 Dartmouth Street. The meeting will also include informational items such as a letter of support for renovations at 471 Plainfield Street and updates to historic district guidelines.

• Petition ID #8559 – 70 Buckingham Street: planter boxes, garden trellis, fence removal (hearing continued)
• Petition ID #8561 – 110 Thompson Street: installation of vinyl siding (hearing continued)
• Petition ID #8586 – 95‑97 Chestnut Street: painting brick façade (new hearing)
• Petition ID #8587 – 15‑19 Litchfield Street: rear porch modifications (new hearing)
• Petition ID #8556 – 102 Dartmouth Street: installation of solar panels (hearing continued)

The commission reclassified a planter‑box application at 70 Buckingham St as a Certificate of Non‑Applicability and approved a facade paint project at 95‑97 Chestnut St. It also approved a roof replacement at 102 Dartmouth St, a solar‑panel installation at the same address, and adopted letters of support for the Brightwood School renovation tax‑credit program. Two hearings were continued to the May 1 meeting.

• Reclassified 70 Buckingham St planter boxes as Certificate of Non‑Applicability (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 110 Thompson St siding application to May 1 (unanimous)
• Approved painting of 95‑97 Chestnut St facade (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 15‑19 Litchfield St rear porch to May 1 (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement with black shingles at 102 Dartmouth St (unanimous)
• Approved solar‑panel project at 102 Dartmouth St with conduit and meter placement conditions (unanimous)
• Issued letter of support for Massachusetts Historic Tax Credits for 471 Plainfield St renovation (unanimous)
• Issued letter confirming eligibility for Tax Credit & Home Program for 471 Plainfield St project (unanimous)

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The Board of Public Works will discuss a new business item to install a 3‑inch conduit from the existing MH 1305/9 to the property of the newly constructed building at 243‑245 Quincy Street. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA.

• Install (1) 3‑inch conduit from existing MH 1305/9 to the newly constructed building at 243‑245 Quincy Street

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will meet on April 16, 2025 to consider a proposal from Eversource. The proposal involves installing a 3‑inch conduit from existing manhole 1305/9 to the property at 243‑245 Quincy Street. The board will discuss this utility project as new business.

• Eversource proposal to install a 3‑inch conduit from existing MH 1305/9 to the property at 243‑245 Quincy Street

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will consider and vote on three field‑trip requests: Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial Elementary School to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (May 12‑14, 2025), German Gerena School to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (May 19‑21, 2025), and the Springfield Conservatory of the Arts to Chelmsford High School in North Chelmsford, MA (May 31, 2025). After the votes, the committee will enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3. No other agenda items are listed.

• Vote to approve Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial Elementary School overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm, Ashfield, MA (May 12‑14, 2025)
• Vote to approve German Gerena School overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm, Ashfield, MA (May 19‑21, 2025)
• Vote to approve Springfield Conservatory of the Arts same‑day field trip to Chelmsford High School, North Chelmsford, MA (May 31, 2025)
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025. The council will hear presentations from Tapestry Trainer Kyle Harrington on drug checking and OPVEE, and from Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel on updates to the tobacco regulation process and synthetic cannabinoid LBOH regulation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on drug checking in Springfield
• Presentation on OPVEE
• Presentation on tobacco regulation process updates
• Presentation on synthetic cannabinoid LBOH regulation

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to enter executive session for three matters: (1) to discuss litigation strategy for cases before the Appellate Tax Board, (2) to review FY 2025 personal exemption applications, and (3) to consider FY 2025 real estate and personal property tax abatements. The session will include review of eight of the fifty‑eight pending abatements, such as The Hand Center, 271 Pine Street, and Hola Restaurant LLC.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 personal exemption applications
• Review FY 2025 real estate tax abatements, including 8 of 58 applications (The Hand Center, 271 Pine Street, Hola Restaurant LLC)
• Review FY 2025 personal property tax abatements
• Review FY 2025 personal exemptions

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax-related matters. The meeting includes a public portion and an executive session to review specific tax applications and legal strategies.

• Review of ATB Docket litigation strategy
• FY 2025 Personal Exemptions applications
• FY 2025 Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2025 Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting, review and discuss applications submitted for the 2025 community preservation program, provide an administrative update, and address any other matters. The meeting is held remotely via online collaboration technology.

• Approve April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 community preservation applications
• Administrative update
• Other matters

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee approved the April 15, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. Members began discussion of the 2025 CPA applications and identified their top eight projects for future voting. No other actions were taken; the next meeting is set for May 6 to vote on project funding.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal to install and maintain fiber optic facilities in the public right‑of‑way along Morningside Park and Eckington Street. This item appears under New Business as GONETSPEED/75 Morningside Park. No other agenda items are detailed.

• Install and maintain fiber optic facilities on Morningside Park and Eckington Street (GONETSPEED/75 Morningside Park)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax-related matters. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session to review litigation strategy and specific tax applications.

• ATB Docket Review regarding litigation strategy
• FY 2025 Personal Exemptions applications
• FY 2025 Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2025 Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue

Park Commission - Regular

The Park Commission will discuss several requests for significant tree removals at residential addresses. The body is also considering a liquor license for Van Horn Park and the expansion of Angie Florian Park.

• One day liquor license request for Van Horn Park
• Significant tree removal requests for 21 Texel Drive, 63 Ambrose Street, 25 Ivan Street, 142 Carr Street, 26 Grainger Street, and 60 Abbott Street
• Angie Florian Park expansion
• Request for Tom Ashe to approve trust account expenditures
• Discussion regarding paddle boats

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will convene a special meeting on April 10, 2025. After the call to order, the committee will move into an executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21, Exemption 3. In that closed session, members will discuss strategy and updates for the clerks' (AFSCME) and teachers' (Unit A) collective bargaining, as well as the Student Assignment Services Unit contract. The committee may take votes in executive session before returning to the open session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with Clerks (AFSCME)-Unit C
• Executive session to discuss updates to collective bargaining with Teachers (Unit A)
• Executive session to discuss updates to the Student Assignment Services Unit contract

School Committee - High School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee will vote on several items, including approval of two overnight field trips for students. It will also consider expenditures from multiple grants, a schedule of future meeting dates, a letter opposing a vocational lottery proposal, and the ratification of collective bargaining agreements. Additional agenda items include award recognitions and reports from various standing committees.

• Approve $30,000 expenditure from the Project Lead the Way Gateway Grant
• Approve $16,400 expenditure from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant
• Approve overnight field trip for High School of Commerce to All-Service National JROTC Fitness Challenge Championships in Daytona, FL (May 2‑4, 2025)
• Approve overnight field trip for White Street Elementary School to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (May 28‑30, 2025)
• Ratify the integrated Clerks (AFSCME)-Unit C Collective Bargaining Agreements

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will consider votes on two overnight field trips, one for the High School of Commerce to a JROTC fitness challenge in Daytona, FL (May 2‑4, 2025) and one for White Street Elementary to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (May 28‑30, 2025). The committee will also vote to approve expenditures totaling $74,650 from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant and three Project Lead the Way grants. Additional items include approving the 2025‑2026 meeting schedule, a drafted letter opposing the DESE vocational‑technical lottery admissions proposal, and ratifying the integrated Clerks (AFSCME)‑Unit C collective bargaining agreements.

• Approve High School of Commerce overnight field trip to All-Service National JROTC Fitness Challenge Championships in Daytona, FL (May 2‑4, 2025)
• Approve White Street Elementary overnight field trip to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (May 28‑30, 2025)
• Approve $16,400 expenditure from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant
• Approve $58,250 total expenditures from Project Lead the Way grants ($16,000, $30,000, $12,250)
• Approve drafted letter to DESE opposing the lottery admissions proposal for Vocational Technical Education

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on April 9, 2025, to consider a license application for Le Souk Hookah located at 1 Worthington Street.

• Hearing for Le Souk Hookah at 1 Worthington Street
• Manager of Record: Genesis Pujol
• Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Room 205, 2nd Floor, City Hall

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on April 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM in City Hall room 205‑2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Shakago Martini and Piano Bar located at 21‑23 Hampden St. The application is presented by manager Shahkar M. Fatemi.

• Review of entertainment license application for Shakago Martini and Piano Bar (21‑23 Hampden St) presented by manager Shahkar M. Fatemi

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment licensing hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The hearing will consider the application for Sol Karibe Restaurant located at 1236 Main Street, represented by manager Jacqueline Sanchez.

• Entertainment license application for Sol Karibe Restaurant, 1236 Main Street
• Hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM in City Hall room 205‑2nd Floor

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Theodore's. The meeting involves Manager of Record Keith Weppler.

• Entertainment hearing for Theodore's at 201 Worthington Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an Entertainment Hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The hearing will take place in the X Room, located at 265‑271 Dwight Street, City Hall. The agenda contains no other items beyond this hearing.

• Entertainment licensing hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025, 2:00 PM at 265‑271 Dwight Street

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will first approve minutes from March and April 2025. It will then enter executive session to discuss and roll‑call vote on the duty and pay status of a police officer whose certification was suspended by the POST Commission on April 3, 2025 (POST Case #2025-021/SPD, Special Order #24-031). The board will also vote on accepting the findings and disciplinary decision for Special Order #24-015 after three days of hearings. The meeting will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Approve minutes from March 12, 13, 25, 26, 2025 and April 1, 2025
• Executive session to vote on duty and pay status of officer (POST Case #2025-021/SPD, Special Order #24-031)
• Executive session to vote on accepting findings and disciplinary decision for Special Order #24-015
• Roll‑call votes required for both executive‑session items
• Meeting will not reconvene in open session after executive session

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will meet to approve prior minutes and hear petitions for new car dealer and transfer licenses. The meeting includes informational hearings on various business licensing issues and a seasonal winery permit application.

• Approval of March 26, 2025 minutes
• New Petition: VJ Auto & Rims (Class III) at 1576 State Street
• Transfer: Sophia's Pizza to Sophia’s Bar & Grill at 465 Breckwood Blvd
• Seasonal Winery License for Forest Park Farmers Market (May 6–Oct 28)
• Informational hearings for 7 businesses regarding 2025 Common Victualler Licenses

The License Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 23 meeting. It granted a Class III license to VJ Auto & Rims, approved the transfer of Sophia’s Pizza to Sophia’s Bar & Grill, and released the Popeyes license pending tax payment. The commission also approved a seasonal farmer winery license and voted to continue several pending applications for later dates.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class III license for VJ Auto & Rims (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license to Rocky & Louie, Inc. dba Sophia’s Bar & Grill (unanimous)
• Released Popeyes license pending tax payment (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal farmer winery license (unanimous)
• Continued Stephanie Buggs (Khi & Eli's Food) application to 4‑23‑2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Orchard Car Company application to 5‑28‑2025 pending tax issues (unanimous)
• Continued Offsite 222 application to 4‑23‑2025 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield School Committee Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote to recommend approval of four grant expenditures totaling $74,650. The items include $16,400 from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant and three Project Lead the Way grants of $16,000, $30,000, and $12,250. The meeting will also include discussion of the FY26 Superintendent's Recommended Budget and a proposed $47 million cut to K‑12 educational grant funding.

• Vote to recommend $16,400 from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant
• Vote to recommend $16,000 from the Project Lead the Way Grant
• Vote to recommend $30,000 from the Project Lead the Way Gateway Grant
• Vote to recommend $12,250 from the Project Lead the Way High School Engineering Grant
• Discussion of a $47 million educational grant funding cut for K‑12

School Committee - Budget and Finance

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on four grant‑funded expenditures totaling $74,650. It will also review the FY26 superintendent’s recommended budget and discuss a projected $47 million reduction in K‑12 educational grant funding. All items are presented for recommendation to the full School Committee.

• Vote to recommend $16,400 from the TNTP Reimagine Teaching Grant
• Vote to recommend $16,000 from the Project Lead the Way Grant
• Vote to recommend $30,000 from the Project Lead the Way Gateway Grant
• Vote to recommend $12,250 from the Project Lead the Way High School Engineering Grant
• Discussion of a $47 million cut to K‑12 educational grant funding

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM in City Hall, room 205‑2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E., located at 73‑75 Wilbraham Road. Dorien K. Barrow is listed as the manager of record.

• Review of entertainment license application for Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E., 73‑75 Wilbraham Road

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in City Hall, room 205 on the second floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Paddy’s Irish Pub, located at 1060 Wilbraham Road. The Commission will decide whether to grant the license.

• Entertainment license application for Paddy’s Irish Pub, 1060 Wilbraham Rd

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on April 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM in City Hall. The hearing concerns the application for Pot Belly's Pub, located at 153 Main Street, with Carlo Sarno listed as Manager of Record. The commission will review the request and decide whether to grant or deny the entertainment license.

• Entertainment license hearing for Pot Belly's Pub (153 Main Street)
• Manager of Record: Carlo Sarno
• Hearing scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM, City Hall, room 205‑2nd Floor

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on April 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM in City Hall. The hearing will address the license for Pub 155 located at 155 Maple Street.

• Hearing for Pub 155 at 155 Maple Street
• Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM
• Location: Room 205, 2nd Floor, City Hall

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment licensing hearing on April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM in City Hall. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Red Mango Kitchen located at 1287 Liberty Street, with Desmond Mills listed as manager of record. The commission will review the application during the meeting.

• Entertainment license application for Red Mango Kitchen, 1287 Liberty St (manager Desmond Mills)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Council will discuss expenditures for transportation and infrastructure, including Chapter 90 funds and Fair Share Amendment funds. The body is also reviewing a zoning amendment for the Floodplain Overlay District and several utility petitions from Eversource.

• Order authorizing expenditure of FY26 Chapter 90 Funds: $5,035,405.80
• Order authorizing expenditure of FY25 State of Massachusetts Fair Share Amendment Funds: $807,384.41
• Proposed amendment to the Springfield Zoning Ordinance Article 8, Section 8.4 (Floodplain Overlay District)
• Bills of Prior Year for the Police Department: $10,806.80
• 15 Eversource petitions for various locations including Main Street, Boston Road, and Memorial Dr.

Residency Commission - Regular

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from February 6, 2025, and discuss rules and regulations regarding 24-hour advance requirements. The body will then enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of February 6, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of rules and regulations regarding 24-hour advance requirements
• Executive session to discuss case assignments and complaints against an individual

The commission approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. They discussed handling 24‑hour advance notice on a case‑by‑case basis but took no action. A motion to move into executive session to discuss employment matters was approved.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (all present voted to approve)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss employment matters (all present voted to approve)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to move three agenda items into executive session. The items include the ATB docket review to protect litigation strategy, FY 2025 personal exemption applications, and FY 2025 real estate and personal property tax abatements. The executive session is invoked under M.G.L. chapter 30A provisions.

• Vote to enter executive session for ATB Docket Review (litigation strategy)
• Vote to enter executive session for FY 2025 personal exemption applications
• Vote to enter executive session for FY 2025 real estate tax abatements/overvalue
• Vote to enter executive session for FY 2025 personal property tax abatements/overvalue

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission met to continue public hearings on several petitions, including a garage door replacement at 123 Ingersoll Grove and duplex construction projects at E S Ingersoll Grove and 34 Kopernik Street. Motions to defer the hearings to future dates were approved unanimously. The commission also approved minutes from the March 20 meeting and introduced new petitions for solar panels, historic window restoration, HVAC, planter boxes, and siding installations.

• Petition ID 8538 – replace wooden garage doors at 123 Ingersoll Grove; proposed door cost $8,000 versus $21,000 repair
• Petition ID 8539 – construction of a duplex at E S Ingersoll Grove (06925-0025)
• Petition ID 8540 – construction of two duplexes at 34 Kopernik Street
• Petition ID 8556 – installation of solar‑powered panels at 102 Dartmouth Street
• Petition ID 8561 – installation of vinyl siding at 110 Thompson Street

The commission unanimously approved the replacement of wood garage doors with a steel insulated door at 123 Ingersoll Grove and approved renovation applications for duplexes at Ingersoll Grove, 34 Kopernik Street, a historic window at 264 Sumner Avenue, and a mini‑split installation at 200 Florida Street. It also voted to continue the hearings for the solar roof project at 102 Dartmouth Street and the planter‑box plan at 70 Buckingham Street to the April 17, 2025 meeting. No other motions were taken.

• Approved replacement of garage doors at 123 Ingersoll Grove (5-0)
• Approved duplex renovation at Ingersoll Grove (unanimous)
• Approved duplexes at 34 Kopernik Street (unanimous)
• Approved historic window restoration at 264 Sumner Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved mini‑split conduit plan at 200 Florida Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 102 Dartmouth Street solar project to 4/17/2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 70 Buckingham Street planter boxes & trellis to 4/17/2025 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Springfield Traffic Commission will meet to accept the minutes from its March 2025 meeting and discuss the installation of Cultural District signs in downtown Springfield. The meeting will be held at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center with remote participation available via Zoom.

• Accept minutes of the March 2025 meeting
• Discuss 25-12 Cultural District signs in downtown Springfield
• Consider 25-11 Prospect Street honorary street sign for Bishop Leonard Naylor

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax-related matters. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session to review litigation strategy and specific tax applications.

• ATB Docket Review regarding Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy
• FY 2025 Personal Exemptions applications
• FY 2025 Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2025 Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on several financial items, including multiple warrants totaling about $7.9 million and the redemption of $7.5 million from the PRIT fund. It will also consider superannuation applications for eight employees, survivor benefits for two deceased police officers, and a series of refunds, transfers, and new member admissions. Additional reports on the PRIT fund, budget balances, and recent investment fraud attempts will be presented.

• Warrants: transfers $332,386.97; refunds $63,311.86, $274,962.16, $264,899.63; expenses $406,401.20; retirement payroll $8,021,225.66; PRIT fund redemption $7,500,000.00
• Superannuation applications for eight staff members with service ranging from 11 to 41 years
• Survivor benefits under Section 101 for beneficiaries of Police Dept. officers Daniel Conway and Nicholas Slepchuk
• Refunds and transfers for 42 requests involving various city departments and external retirement boards
• Consideration of 31 new members joining the Springfield Retirement System

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Library Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation from Teen Services Librarian Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe. The meeting includes standard reports from the commission, chairman, and director.

• Presentation by Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, Teen Services Librarian
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposed change to the city's zoning ordinance. The primary item is a public hearing regarding the Floodplain Overlay District.

• Public hearing for Zoning Change ID # 8522 to amend Article 8, Section 8.4 (Floodplain Overlay District) city-wide

The Springfield Planning Board approved a change to the Zoning Ordinance (ID #8522) that amends Article 8, Section 8.4 to create a floodplain overlay district. The amendment passed with a vote of six in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved floodplain overlay zoning amendment (6-0)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will meet on April 1, 2025. After the public portion, the board will vote to enter executive session. In executive session they will discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters, personal exemption applications, and FY 2025 real estate and personal property tax abatements.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 Real Estate Tax Abatements / Overvalue
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 Personal Property Tax Abatements / Overvalue
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss FY 2025 Personal Exemptions Review

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on discipline for two officers in closed session. The board will not reconvene in open session after the executive session concludes.

• Executive session to discuss Special Order (SO) #24-036
• Executive session to discuss Special Order (SO) #24-015
• Roll call vote required for each item
• Meeting held at Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page Blvd

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM in City Hall, room 222 on the 2nd floor. The agenda lists a single application from Fuego Sports Bar, located at 885 Carew Street, represented by manager Angie Guzman. The commission will consider whether to grant the venue an entertainment license.

• Entertainment license application for Fuego Sports Bar, 885 Carew Street (manager Angie Guzman)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will meet on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM in City Hall (room 222, 2nd floor). The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Hemil's Bar & Grill, located at 278 Main St. The manager of record, Andrew Poyser, will be present.

• Entertainment license application for Hemil's Bar & Grill, 278 Main St
• Manager of record: Andrew Poyser

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM in City Hall, room 222 on the 2nd floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application submitted by the Italian American Citizens organization located at 123 Colton Street. No other agenda items are listed.

• Entertainment license application from Italian American Citizens, 123 Colton Street

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss tax-related matters. The meeting includes a public portion and an executive session to review litigation strategies and specific tax applications.

• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) docket review and litigation strategy
• Personal exemption applications
• FY 2023 Preliminary Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2023 Preliminary Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on March 27, 2025, at 2:30 PM in City Hall to consider a license application for Le Souk Hookah.

• Hearing scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 2:30 PM
• Le Souk Hookah seeking license at 1 Worthington Street
• Genesis Pujol listed as Manager of Record

School Committee - Middle School Representatives

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, vote on a proposed 2025-2026 school calendar, and recommend naming a gymnasium after State Representative Bud L. Williams.

• Vote to approve amended 2025-2026 School Calendar
• Vote to recommend naming gymnasium 'Bud L. Williams Top Cat Gymnasium'
• Vote to approve amended School Committee Policy of the Competency Determination
• Middle School Student Representatives presentation
• Recognition of Serenity Martinez for Student Representative service

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote to approve an amended 2025‑2026 school calendar and to recommend naming the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy gym after State Rep. Bud L. Williams. The committee will also vote on an updated competency‑determination policy. Additional agenda items include student recognitions and reports from standing committees.

• Vote to recommend naming the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy gym the Bud L. Williams "Top Cat" Gymnasium
• Vote to approve the amended inclusive 2025‑2026 School Calendar
• Vote to approve the amended School Committee Policy of the Competency Determination

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on March 26, 2025, to consider a license for Fun City Adventure Park at 1277 Liberty Street. The hearing is scheduled for 11:00 AM in Room 222 of City Hall.

• Entertainment Hearing for Fun City Adventure Park
• License hearing scheduled for 11:00 AM on March 26, 2025
• Location: Room 222, 2nd Floor, Springfield City Hall
• Applicant: Fun City Adventure Park at 1277 Liberty Street

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Board of Assessors will vote to enter an executive session to discuss the litigation strategy for matters scheduled before the Appellate Tax Board. It will also enter executive session to discuss personal exemption applications. The board will review FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements, covering real estate abatements/overvalue, personal property abatements/overvalue, and personal exemptions review.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Review FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements – real estate abatements/overvalue
• Review FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements – personal property abatements/overvalue
• Review FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements – personal exemptions review

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on the discipline or dismissal of a Springfield Police Officer. This meeting is scheduled as a continuation of the March 25, 2025 agenda.

• Hearing and vote regarding Special Order (SO) #24-015 for Violation of Rules & Regulations

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on March 26, 2025, to consider the approval of seasonal liquor licenses and continued hearings regarding existing license petitions.

• Approval of 2025 Seasonal Licenses for Pit Stop Food N Fuel, Springfield Lodge of Elks, and Clubhouse Café
• Continued hearing for Assad & Paul, LLC regarding a liquor license change of location
• Continued hearing for P2B Springfield LLC regarding the status of a liquor license
• Continued hearing for Evinshir, Inc. regarding a change of manager and renovations
• Continued hearing for Blaze Restaurant Inc. regarding establishment readiness

The License Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 12 meeting and approved a transfer of the Benton Park Package Store liquor license. They also approved seasonal licenses for Pit Stop Food N Fuel, Springfield Lodge of Elks, and Clubhouse Café. Several items were continued to future dates, and the commission took no action on a Section 77 petition and two incident reports.

• Approved minutes from March 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Benton Park Package Store license to 521 State Street (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal license for Pit Stop Food N Fuel Inc. at 736-740 Boston Road (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal license for Springfield Lodge of Elks at 440 Rear Tiffany Street (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal license for Clubhouse Café LLC at 617 Dwight Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for The Place 2 be to 4-23-25 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Panache Banquet Hall to 8-27-25 (unanimous)
• Took no action on Section 77 petition for The Hookah Factory (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Springfield Zoning Board of Appeals will consider Petition ID #8526. The petition seeks a variance to exceed the maximum building coverage for the combined lots at 1524 Parker Street. It also requests permission to erect two single‑family houses on newly created non‑conforming lots on W.S. Nagle Street. The board will vote on these requests after the public portion of the meeting.

• Petition ID #8526 – variance to exceed maximum building coverage at 1524 Parker Street
• Petition – approval to erect two single‑family houses on non‑conforming lots at W.S. Nagle Street

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will convene a regular meeting to discuss litigation strategy for the Appellate Tax Board and review personal exemption applications. The session will include an executive portion to address these topics.

• Executive session for Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy
• Executive session for personal exemption applications
• Executive session for FY 2023 Preliminary Tax Abatements
• Public portion scheduled
• Meeting at City Hall -- Room 9, 36 Court Street

Commission on Disability - Regular

The Springfield Commission on Disability will meet on March 25, 2025 at Mason Square Library. After routine items, the commission will consider Topic 1 under New Business. The meeting will then conclude and schedule the next session for April 15, 2025.

• New Business – Topic 1 (details not specified in agenda)

City Council - Joint Meeting

The council considered several utility petitions, including Eversource's request to install a 3‑phase primary riser and 4" conduits on Memorial Drive. The council adopted an order authorizing the underground conduit work, requiring a $10,000 performance bond and compliance with safety and restoration standards. Additional petitions for underground gas facilities on Sumner Avenue and other conduit projects were also presented.

• Eversource – Memorial Dr.: order permitting 3‑phase riser and 4" conduit, $10,000 bond required
• Eversource – Sumner Ave.: order for underground gas facilities in Forest Park neighborhood
• Eversource – Commonwealth Ave.: petition for underground conduit installation
• Eversource – Page Blvd.: petition for underground conduit installation
• Eversource – Westford Cir.: petition for underground conduit installation

Board of Police Commissioners - Hearing

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will hold a hearing to discuss the discipline or dismissal of an officer regarding Special Order #24-015. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025, at the Springfield Training Facility. A subsequent meeting is set for March 26, 2025, to address any remaining agenda items.

• Hearing for Special Order (SO) #24-015
• Potential Executive Session for officer discipline
• Roll call vote required
• Subsequent meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025
• Meeting location: Springfield Training Facility, 299 Page Blvd

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing for Fun City Adventure Park on March 26, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM in Room 222 of City Hall.

• Entertainment license hearing for Fun City Adventure Park
• Location: 1277 Liberty Street
• Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Location: Room 222, 2nd Floor, City Hall

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on March 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM in City Hall, room 222-2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for 350 Grill, located at 350 Worthington Street. The manager of record is Sherri-lynn Via.

• Entertainment license application for 350 Grill, 350 Worthington Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will meet on March 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM in City Hall, room 222‑2nd Floor. The board will consider an entertainment license application for Nathan Bills at 110 Island Pond Road. John Sullivan is listed as the manager of record for the application.

• Entertainment license application for Nathan Bills, 110 Island Pond Road (Manager of Record: John Sullivan)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on March 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM in City Hall, room 222‑2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for The Boulevard Tavern & Grill located at 664‑666 Page Blvd, represented by manager Richard Hutchinson. The commission will decide whether to grant or deny the license.

• Entertainment license application for The Boulevard Tavern & Grill (664‑666 Page Blvd) – manager Richard Hutchinson

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment licensing hearing on March 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM in City Hall. The hearing will consider the application submitted by Holly E. Ferris, manager of record for O'Brien's Corner, located at 1082 Page Boulevard. The commission will decide whether to grant or deny the entertainment license.

• Entertainment license hearing for O'Brien's Corner (1082 Page Blvd)
• Application submitted by manager Holly E. Ferris
• Hearing scheduled for March 20, 2025, 11:45 AM, Room 222, 2nd Floor, City Hall

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Faces Grill Bar Lounge. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is the issuing authority for these licenses.

• Entertainment hearing for Faces Grill Bar Lounge at 234 Chestnut St

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Mojitos Bar & Restaurant. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno serves as the issuing authority for these licenses.

• Entertainment hearing for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant at 497 Belmont Ave

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on March 20, 2025, to consider a license application for The Zone located at 80 Worthington Street.

• Hearing for The Zone at 80 Worthington Street
• Scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM
• Held in Room 222, 2nd Floor, City Hall

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Top Shelf. The meeting involves Manager of Record Milca Ramos.

• Entertainment hearing for Top Shelf at 240 Chestnut Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM in City Hall, room 222-2nd Floor. The agenda item is the license application for Top Shelf II, located at 238 Chestnut Street, with Carlos Melendez listed as the manager of record. The commission will decide whether to grant or deny the entertainment license.

• Entertainment license application for Top Shelf II, 238 Chestnut Street (manager of record: Carlos Melendez)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM in City Hall, room 222‑2nd Floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license for Cana & Cafe Restaurant located at 141 State Street, represented by manager Bienvenido Martinez.

• Entertainment license review for Cana & Cafe Restaurant – 141 State Street

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The City Council will hold a hearings meeting to discuss a petition for an honorary street sign and a special permit for residential redevelopment. The residential request involves the reuse of existing structures for more than 26 dwelling units.

• Special permit request for residential units (more than 26) at 110, 120, and 128 Maple Street
• Petition for honorary street sign: Alvin J McKenzie Way

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding Cana & Cafe Restaurant. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

• Entertainment hearing for Cana & Cafe Restaurant at 141 State Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on March 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM. The board will consider the application for an entertainment license for Christopher's Sports Bar Tavern, located at 360 Cooley Street. The hearing is chaired by Director of Licensing Alesia H. Days.

• Entertainment license application for Christopher's Sports Bar Tavern, 360 Cooley Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM in Room 222, 2nd floor of City Hall. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for City Line Café at 9 Rimmon Avenue, with Martin J. Cunningham listed as manager of record. No other agenda items are listed.

• Entertainment license hearing for City Line Café, 9 Rimmon Avenue

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment licensing hearing on March 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM in City Hall. The agenda item is the application for an entertainment license for Del Rey Taqueria & Bar, located at 211 Worthington Street. The commission will discuss and decide whether to grant the license to manager Jacinto Blanco‑Munzo.

• Entertainment license application for Del Rey Taqueria & Bar
• Location: 211 Worthington Street
• Manager of record: Jacinto Blanco‑Munzo
• Hearing date and time: March 20, 2025, 1:30 PM

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment licensing hearing on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM in City Hall. The hearing will consider the application for the East Springfield America Legion Post 420 located at 290 East Street. The manager of record, Darrell W. Rollins, will be present.

• Entertainment license application for East Springfield America Legion Post 420
• Location: 290 East Street, East Springfield
• Manager of record: Darrell W. Rollins

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2025. After the public portion, the Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for matters before the Appellate Tax Board, personal exemption applications, and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements. The session will be closed to the public and will not reconvene in an open session.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters
• Executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Executive session to discuss FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements (real estate, personal property, personal exemptions)

School Committee - Vocational

The Vocational Education Subcommittee will hear a presentation on the high school choice process. It will receive a data update on the High School of Science & Technology’s Chapter 74 program. The committee will discuss a communication strategy for services offered by students.

• Presentation on the High School Choice Process
• Data update on the High School of Science & Technology’s Chapter 74 program
• Discussion of communication strategy for services offered by students

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission met on March 20, 2025 to continue hearings on siding and window replacement petitions and to hear new petitions for various projects. The commission will consider a demolition petition for a commercial building at 765 East Columbus Avenue. Additional new petitions include window replacements at 14 Fairfield Street, solar panels at 175 St. James Avenue, garage door replacement at 123 Ingersoll Grove, and duplex construction at E S Ingersoll Grove and 34 Kopernik Street. The meeting also included informational items on rehabilitation plans, roof repairs, and other preservation projects.

• Petition ID #8541: Demolition of a commercial building at 765 East Columbus Avenue
• Petition ID #8537: Installation of solar powered panels at 175 St. James Avenue
• Petition ID #8539: Construction of a duplex at E S Ingersoll Grove (06925-0025)
• Petition ID #8540: Construction of duplexes at 34 Kopernik Street
• Petition ID #8536: Replacement of two windows at 14 Fairfield Street

The Historical Commission unanimously approved siding replacement at 3 Clarendon Street, window replacement at 50 Riverview Terrace, picture‑window replacement at 14 Fairfield Street, and a solar installation at 175 St. James Avenue. It also voted to continue the garage‑door replacement hearing for 123 Ingersoll Grove to the next meeting on April 13, 2025. All votes were recorded as 4‑0.

• Approved siding replacement at 3 Clarendon St (4-0)
• Approved window replacement at 50 Riverview Terrace (4-0)
• Approved picture‑window replacement at 14 Fairfield St (4-0)
• Approved solar installation at 175 St. James Ave (4-0)
• Continued garage‑door hearing for 123 Ingersoll Grove to 4/13/2025 (4-0)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will meet to discuss litigation strategy for the Appellate Tax Board and review personal exemption applications. The meeting includes a public portion followed by an executive session.

• Executive session for Appellate Tax Board litigation strategy
• Executive session for personal exemption applications
• Executive session for FY 2023 Preliminary Tax Abatements (Real Estate, Personal Property, Personal Exemptions)

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will meet on March 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The council will approve the January 2025 meeting minutes and consider health center policies under the new administration. Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel will give updates on tobacco regulation, continue discussion of synthetic cannabinoid LBOH regulation, and present the opioid response RFP process.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of health center policies under the new administration
• Update on tobacco regulation process (presentation by Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel)
• Continued discussion of synthetic cannabinoid LBOH regulation (presentation by Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel)
• Presentation of opioid response RFP process (Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel)

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The City of Springfield will conduct an entertainment licensing hearing on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM in City Hall, room 222 on the 2nd floor. The hearing will consider the application for an entertainment license for Cana & Cafe Restaurant located at 141 State Street. The manager of record, Bienvenido Martinez, will be present, and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is the issuing authority.

• Entertainment license hearing for Cana & Cafe Restaurant (141 State St)
• Date & time: March 20, 2025, 12:00 PM
• Location: Room 222, 2nd Floor, City Hall
• Manager of record: Bienvenido Martinez
• Issuing authority: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno

School Committee - Joint

The Springfield School Committee subcommittee will vote to recommend two items to the full body: an amended Competency Determination & Graduation Requirements and an amended inclusive 2025-2026 School Calendar.

• Vote to recommend amended Competency Determination & Graduation Requirements
• Vote to recommend amended inclusive 2025-2026 School Calendar
• Meeting location: 1550 Main Street, 2 FLR, New England Boardroom

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will approve the minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting and then hear five‑minute presentations from applicants for 2025 projects. Applicants include Home Buyer Assistance, the 2612 Main Street Study, the Kavanagh Project, and several Habitat for Humanity and Hope CDC sites on Hancock, Goldenrod, and Marshall Streets. No decisions beyond the minutes approval are noted.

• Approve minutes of the March 4, 2025 meeting
• 5‑minute presentation: Home Buyer Assistance
• 5‑minute presentation: 2612 Main Street Study
• 5‑minute presentation: Kavanagh Project
• 5‑minute presentations: Habitat for Humanity projects on Hancock Street, Goldenrod Street lots 47 & 48, Marshall Street, and Hope CDC sites

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to enter an executive session. The session will cover the Appellate Tax Board docket review, personal exemption applications, FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements, and FY 2025 real estate and personal property abatement applications. The board cites Massachusetts General Laws that permit closed sessions for these matters.

• Enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters (e.g., Boston Road Property LLC, Rivers Landing LLC, CVS Pharmacies, etc.)
• Enter executive session to review personal exemption applications
• Enter executive session to consider FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements
• Enter executive session to consider FY 2025 real estate abatement applications
• Enter executive session to consider FY 2025 personal property abatement applications

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss Special Order #25-002, which concerns possible discipline, dismissal, or continuation of employment for a probationary Springfield police officer. The matter involves complaints or charges against the officer. A roll‑call vote will be taken. The session will be closed to the public under Mass. General Laws chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1).

• Executive session to consider discipline or dismissal of a probationary police officer under Special Order #25-002
• Roll‑call vote required on the matter

School Committee - Public Speak Out

The Springfield School Committee will hold an executive session on collective bargaining strategy, then vote to approve minutes from prior meetings. It will decide on a field trip to Walt Disney World, adopt the 2025‑2026 school calendar, and approve several expenditures and policy changes. The committee will also authorize multiple Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for elementary school projects.

• Approve $220,000 expenditure from Mass Cultural Council – Creative Project Grants.
• Approve $20,000 expenditure from the Project Lead Way Grant.
• Approve new Memorandum of Understanding with Springfield Police Department on school security camera access.
• Approve dedication of Springfield Central High School basketball court to Travis Best.
• Authorize Superintendent to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for several elementary schools.

School Committee - Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on several items, including a field trip for Central High School to Walt Disney World, the 2025‑2026 school calendar, and two grant expenditures. They will also consider an amendment to the School Building Permit Policy and a new memorandum of understanding with the Springfield Police Department on camera access. Additional resolutions authorize the superintendent to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for multiple elementary schools and a middle school.

• Approve Central High School overnight field trip to Walt Disney World (Feb 6‑10 2026)
• Approve the 2025‑2026 school calendar
• Approve expenditure of $220,000 from Mass Cultural Council – Creative Project Grants
• Approve expenditure of $20,000 from the Project Lead Way Grant
• Approve the amended School Building Permit Policy

City Council - Health and Human Services

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to consider license transfers and new applications. The board will also review an incident report for a local business.

• Transfer of alcoholic beverages license for Benton Park Package Store at 521 State St
• New Class II used motor vehicle sales license for Superior Auto Sales at 91 Pinevale St
• Transfer and sale of liquor license for Graham’s Package Store at 1649-1651 Main Street
• Administrative review of a February 28, 2025 incident at Le Souk Hookah

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the February 26 meeting, consider two new license petitions—one to transfer a package store liquor license at 521 State Street and another for a used‑car dealer license at 91 Pinevale Street—and hold a Section 77 final hearing on the transfer and sale of Graham’s Package Store liquor license at 1649‑1651 Main Street. The board will also review an incident report for Le Souk Hookah dated February 28, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2025 License Commissioners hearing
• Petition to transfer the alcoholic beverages license for 521 State St (Benton Park Package Store)
• Petition for a new Class II used‑car dealer license for Superior Auto Sales at 91 Pinevale St
• Section 77 final hearing: transfer and sale of Graham’s Package Store liquor license at 1649‑1651 Main St
• Administrative review of the February 28, 2025 incident report for Le Souk Hookah

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review board responsibilities, training, and the annual report. The meeting also includes a discussion on citizen complaint processes.

• Approval of February 12 and February 20, 2025 minutes
• Ongoing training for Police Commissioners
• YSET Academy student recognition
• Annual report discussion
• Citizen complaint processes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several grant awards and utility petitions for underground conduit installation. The body is also reviewing a collective bargaining agreement for public health nurses and financing for school department computers.

• City Start Grant: $100,000.00
• EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 Grant: $103,780.00
• FY25 SHINE Earmark Grant: $54,000.00
• PEG Access and Cable Related Fund FY25 Q3 Franchise Fee Payment: $132,727.94
• Verizon petition to install conduit on Maple Street

Residency Commission - Regular

The Legislative/Contracts and Budget/Finance subcommittees are holding a joint meeting. The body will vote on a memorandum of understanding regarding police access to security cameras and discuss the transition of SEZP School to SPS management.

• Vote on Memorandum of Understanding between Springfield Public Schools and Springfield Police Department regarding security camera access
• Discussion of House Bill H. 4940 and City of Springfield's Resolution regarding bus stop cameras
• Discussion of SEZP School transition to SPS management
• Discussion of Booster and Athletic Clubs

School Committee - Joint

The Legislative/Contracts and Budget/Finance subcommittees are holding a joint meeting. The body will vote on a memorandum of understanding regarding police access to security cameras and discuss the transition of SEZP School to district management.

• Vote on Memorandum of Understanding with Springfield Police Department regarding school security camera access
• Discussion of House Bill H. 4940 and City of Springfield's Resolution on bus stop cameras
• Discussion of SEZP School transition to SPS management
• Discussion of Booster and Athletic Clubs

Historical Commission - Regular

The Springfield Historical Commission will vote to continue the public hearing on the front‑door replacement petition for 144 Buckingham Street. It will also hear new petitions concerning siding, windows, and exterior renovations at several historic properties. Additional agenda items include informational reviews of Section 106 for a telecommunications antenna at 1295 State Street and other historic‑preservation projects.

• Continue hearing (ID #8443) for front‑door replacement at 144 Buckingham Street
• Petition (ID #8477) for siding replacement at 3 Clarendon Street
• Petition (ID #8478) for window replacement at 108 School Street
• Petition (ID #8481) for exterior renovations at 154 Catherine Street
• Section 106 review (ID #8490) of telecommunications antenna collocation at 1295 State Street

Traffic Commission - Regular

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss several street-level changes and a new honorary sign. The body will review tabled items regarding parking and traffic flow and consider one new petition.

• 24-44 Edgewood Street: Proposed change from two-way to one-way traffic
• 25-04 Main Street: Proposed 15 min no commercial loading parking near Bridge Street
• 25-05 Collage Street: Proposed removal of no parking on the east side
• 25-11 Prospect Street: Proposed honorary street sign for Bishop Leonard Naylor

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an Entertainment Hearing on March 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM in City Hall. The agenda lists a single item: the application for an entertainment license for L' Amour, located at 111 Chestnut Street, with Asif Khan as Manager of Record. The commission will discuss and decide whether to grant the license.

• Entertainment license application for L' Amour, 111 Chestnut St.
• Manager of Record: Asif Khan

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield License Commission will hold an entertainment hearing on March 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM in room 205 on the 2nd floor of City Hall. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Las Kangris Bar & Restaurant located at 1373 Main Street. The manager of record, Daleris Torrales, will be present.

• Entertainment license application for Las Kangris Bar & Restaurant, 1373 Main Street

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an Entertainment Hearing on March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM in City Hall, room 205 on the second floor. The hearing will consider the entertainment license application for Le Souk Hookah, located at 1 Worthington Street, with Genesis Pujol listed as manager of record.

• Review of entertainment license application for Le Souk Hookah, 1 Worthington St (manager: Genesis Pujol)

License Commission - Entertainment Hearing

The City of Springfield will hold an entertainment hearing regarding a license for Rose. The hearing involves manager of record Antron Goodridge.

• Entertainment license hearing for Rose at 555 Worthington St

School Committee - Special Meeting

The Springfield School Committee will vote on a motion to convene an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategy related to ongoing litigation. If approved, the session will be closed to the public and no public comment will be allowed.

• Motion to convene executive session to discuss litigation strategy (no public comment)
• Vote on the motion during the special meeting

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Public Schools Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet on March 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the conference room of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, 1300 State Street. The agenda includes a public input session and a presentation of the FY2026 operating budget. Community members are invited to attend in person or via Zoom to share their thoughts.

• FY26 Public Input Session – community feedback on the operating budget
• FY26 Budget Presentation – overview of the proposed FY2026 budget

School Committee - Budget and Finance

The School Committee Budget & Finance Subcommittee will hold a public input session on the FY 2026 operating budget. Committee members will also present the FY 2026 budget proposal. Residents can attend in person at Roger L. Putnam V ocational Technical Academy, 1300 State St, or join via Zoom. Input must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 3.

• FY26 Public Input Session – community invited to share priorities (Wed., Mar 5, 5:00 PM, Roger L. Putnam V ocational Technical Academy, 1300 State St)
• FY26 Budget Presentation – committee will outline the operating budget

Retirement Board - Regular

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on the July 1, 2025 cost of living adjustment and review several disability and superannuation applications. The board is also considering the approval of multiple payment warrants and membership changes.

• Vote on the July 1, 2025 cost of living adjustment (COLA)
• Warrant #16 for retirement payroll in the amount of $8,012,807.13
• Redemption from the PRIT fund in the amount of $7,500,000.00
• Acceptance of 11 Superannuation Applications for city employees
• Involuntary Accidental Disability applications for Luis Ribeiro, William Lee, and Anthony Johnson

Board of Library Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Library Commission will hear a presentation on collection development, approve minutes from the November 6, 2024 and February 5, 2025 meetings, receive committee, chairman, and director reports, and address any new business before adjourning.

• Presentation: Matthew Jaquith, Supervisor, Collection Development Services
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 and February 5, 2025 Library Commission meetings
• Commission committee reports
• Chairman’s report
• Director’s report

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a continued public hearing regarding a liquor license. The board will also consider a petition to amend the Floodplain Overlay District.

• Petition (ID # 8385) to move an all-alcoholic liquor license from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road (Assad & Paul, LLC)
• Petition to amend Floodplain Overlay District

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for matters before the Appellate Tax Board. The session will also cover personal exemption applications and reviews of FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements, as well as FY 2025 real estate and personal property abatement applications.

• Vote to enter executive session for ATB docket review (litigation strategy) involving Boston Road Property LLC, Rivers Landing LLC, CVS Pharmacies, Kevin Sears, Forest Park Rentals LLP, Sears Family LP
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Review of FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements
• Review of FY 2025 real estate abatement applications
• Review of FY 2025 personal property abatement applications

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will consider a proposal from Eversource Gas/Jean Dr. to install plastic underground gas facilities in a section of the East Springfield neighborhood. The project aims to retire existing low‑pressure cast iron gas infrastructure. This item is listed under New Business for the March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Eversource Gas/Jean Dr. – install plastic underground gas facilities in East Springfield to replace low‑pressure cast iron lines

Community Preservation Committee - Regular

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will approve the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes, hear brief presentations from applicants proposing projects such as all‑ability play equipment at Marshal Roy Park and a walking trail at Nathan Bill Park, consider contract change requests, receive updates from the administrator, and schedule the next meeting for March 18, 2025.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• 5‑minute presentations by 2025 applicants (e.g., Marshal Roy Park play equipment, Myrtle Street Park improvements, Nathan Bill Park walking trail)
• Consideration of contract change requests
• Administrator's updates
• Scheduling of next meeting on March 18, 2025

City Council - State and Federal Relations Sub-Committee

The Board of Assessors will meet to review real estate and personal property abatement applications for FY 2025. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy for cases at the Appellate Tax Board.

• ATB Docket Review for Boston Road Property LLC, Rivers Landing LLC, CVS Pharmacies, Kevin Sears, Forest Park Rentals LLP, and Sears Family LP
• FY 2025 Real Estate Abatement Applications
• FY 2025 Personal Property Abatement Applications
• Personal exemptions review
• Approval of Executive Session Minutes from 8/10/2022

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss a proposal from Eversource Gas. The project involves installing plastic underground gas facilities and retiring low-pressure cast iron infrastructure on Boston Road.

• Eversource Gas proposal to install plastic underground gas facilities on Boston Road
• Retirement of low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure on Boston Road

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will consider a proposal from Eversource Gas to install plastic underground gas facilities on Harvey Street and Brickett Street. The project also includes retiring the existing low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure. This item is listed under New Business for the February 27, 2025 meeting.

• Eversource Gas proposal to install plastic underground gas facilities on Harvey Street and Brickett Street and retire low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure

School Committee - Chapter 74 Vocational

The Springfield School Committee will approve minutes from its January 2, 2025 organizational meeting. The committee will receive a report from the Chapter 74 Advisory Committee. A presentation on the Vocational Technical Career Pathway City Opportunities will be given. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the January 2, 2025 organizational meeting
• Report from the Chapter 74 Advisory Committee
• Presentation on Vocational Technical Career Pathway City Opportunities

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will meet to vote on three specific items. These include a policy update and a facility dedication.

• Vote to approve the amended School Building Permit Policy
• Vote to dedicate Springfield Central High School’s basketball court after Travis Best
• Vote to approve MSBA Location Submissions for FY25

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and hear petitions for a tavern license and a new car dealer license. The meeting will also include an administrative review of an incident report.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025
• Petition for All Alcoholic Beverages License at 1716 Main St
• Petition for New Car Dealer License at 295 Allen St
• Administrative review of incident report for Nathan Bills
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider Petition ID 8473 for 190 Middle Street. The petition seeks permission to erect a two‑family dwelling on a non‑conforming lot and to exceed the 25 % pavement limit in the front yard. The board will also address a continuance request for a front fence dating from January 29 2025.

• Petition ID 8473: request for two‑family dwelling on non‑conforming lot at 190 Middle St
• Request to exceed 25 % front‑yard pavement limit at the same site
• Continuance application for front fence at 190 Middle St (Jan 29 2025)

Board of Assessor - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes and January 2025 abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise. It will consider reassessments of parcels #100150004 and #104050105 and a revised assessment for 1190 Boston Road. The Board will vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy before the Appellate Tax Board, personal exemption applications, and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements.

• January 2025 real estate abatement total = $162,871.62
• January 2025 motor vehicle excise abatement total = $6,316.07
• Reassessment of Parcel #100150004 (FY2020‑2025)
• Revised assessment for 1190 Boston Road – parcel 016550203
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss ATB litigation strategy

Conservation Commission - Regular

The Springfield School Committee Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will meet to vote on approving an amended School Building Permit Policy, dedicating a basketball court at Springfield Central High School, and approving MSBA location submissions for FY25.

• Vote to approve amended School Building Permit Policy
• Vote to dedicate Springfield Central High School basketball court after Travis Best
• Vote to approve MSBA Location Submissions for FY25

City Council - Hearings Meeting

The council held a public hearing and approved Verizon's request to install a 4‑inch underground conduit approximately 109 feet long on Maple Street, requiring a $10,000 performance bond and safety measures such as traffic control. The council also considered amendments to existing special permits for motor‑vehicle sales and repairs at 91 Pinevale Street, 731 Liberty Street, 433 Main Street (I.O.), and 295 Allen Street. All permits are subject to compliance with the Springfield Zoning Ordinance and related state statutes.

• Verizon Maple Street conduit permit – 4‑inch conduit, ~109 ft, $10,000 bond required
• Amendment of special permit for motor‑vehicle sales/auto body at 91 Pinevale Street
• Amendment of special permit for motor‑vehicle sales at 731 Liberty Street
• Special permit for motor‑vehicle repairs and sales (accessory use) at 433 Main Street (I.O.)
• Amendment of special permit for motor‑vehicle repair/sales and gas station at 295 Allen Street

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council - Regular

The council will hear a presentation from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. A National Weather Service update will follow. The meeting will also cover upcoming events, trainings and exercises, and set the date for the next meeting on May 16, 2025.

• Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) presentation
• National Weather Service (NWS) update
• Discussion of upcoming events, trainings, and exercises
• Scheduling of next meeting for May 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. The session concerns the discipline, dismissal, or charges brought against a public officer.

• Executive Session regarding POST Case No. 2023-006, SO#23-058

Historical Commission - Regular

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to hear a presentation from the Department of Conservation and Recreation and an update from the National Weather Service. The body will also discuss upcoming events, trainings, and exercises.

• Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) presentation
• National Weather Service (NWS) update
• Discussion of upcoming events, trainings, and exercises

Public Health Council - Regular

The Springfield Public Health Council will hear a presentation from Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel on three topics: updates to the city's tobacco regulation process, continued discussion of regulation for the synthetic cannabinoid LBOH, and the process for a new opioid response request for proposals. The council will also approve the minutes from the December 2024 and January 2025 meetings. No formal decisions are listed beyond the presentations.

• Approval of Minutes (December 2024 & January 2025)
• Tobacco Regulation Process Updates
• Synthetic Cannabinoid LBOH Regulation Continued Discussion
• Opioid Response RFP Process

City Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Springfield Planning Board will continue a public hearing for a liquor license change from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road and hold a new hearing for a license at 1716 Main Street.

• Public hearing: Liquor license change from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road
• Public hearing: New liquor license at 1716 Main Street
• Petition to amend Floodplain Overlay District

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works met on February 18, 2025 at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The agenda included a new‑business item to approve the installation of a 45‑foot joint owned pole by Eversource and Verizon on S Branch Parkway to support customer upgrades. No other specific items or dollar amounts were listed.

• Approve installation of a 45‑foot joint owned pole by Eversource and Verizon on S Branch Parkway

Animal Control - Regular

The Springfield Animal Control Board will meet to hear dangerous dog hearings for two separate cases and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of December 19, 2024 minutes
• Dangerous dog hearing for Kuma and Nikita at 85 Narragansett St
• Dangerous dog hearing for Charlie, Deja, and Brenda at 66 Leyfred Ter
• Hybrid meeting at Room 205, City Hall
• Board member Melvin A. Edwards present

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works met on February 13, 2025 at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street. The board considered a proposal from Eversource to install a three‑phase primary riser and 4‑inch conduits at Pole 1940/8 on Memorial Drive, connecting to the existing duct bank at MH 1359/73M. The item appeared under New Business on the agenda.

• Eversource – install 3‑phase primary riser and 4" conduits at Pole 1940/8 on Memorial Dr., intercepting existing duct bank to MH 1359/73M

Park Commission - Regular

The Park Commission will meet virtually to discuss several facility updates and administrative items. The agenda includes reviews of stadium and golf course projects and a license agreement with Eversource.

• Walker Stadium fence
• Memorial bench for Vincent and Rina D'Agostino
• Golf course clubhouse construction update
• License agreement with Eversource
• CPA projects

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet at 4:30 PM on February 12, 2025 at the Springfield Training Facility. The agenda includes approval of the January 29, 2025 minutes, a report on a Use‑of‑Force meeting, and discussion of the annual meeting. The Board will enter Executive Session to decide whether to hold a hearing on Special Order #25‑001, which concerns possible discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee. No further items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting
• Report on Use of Force meeting
• Discussion of the annual meeting
• Executive Session to consider Special Order #25-001 (possible discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee)

Board of Police Commissioners - Regular

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting, receive a report on a recent Use of Force meeting, and discuss the upcoming annual meeting. The board will also decide whether to enter executive session to consider holding a hearing on Special Order #25-001, which concerns possible discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

• Approve minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting
• Report on Use of Force meeting
• Discussion of the annual meeting
• Consider entering executive session for Special Order #25-001 (discipline/dismissal matter)

License Commission - Regular

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will consider a petition to change the business name from Chestnut Package to Pace Liquors at 572 St. James Avenue. The board will also conduct administrative reviews of incident reports for Faces Grill Bar Lounge, The Zone, and the Entertainment District.

• Approve minutes from the Jan. 29, 2025 License Commissioners hearing
• Petition to change DBA from Chestnut Package to Pace Liquors, 572 St. James Ave.
• Administrative review of incident report for Faces Grill Bar Lounge (1‑26‑25)
• Administrative review of incident report for The Zone (2‑1‑25)
• Administrative review of incident report for Entertainment District (2‑1‑25)

Springfield Empowerment Zone - Regular

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will hear informational updates on the Configure for Success & Support to Schools program, the future impact of the SEZP, and reports from SEZP leaders on the 2024‑25 school year. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are for information only. The meeting also includes a brief public comment period of up to 15 minutes.

• Configure for Success & Support to Schools (informational)
• SEZP Future Impact (informational)
• Updates from SEZP Leaders on School Year 2024‑25 (informational)

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Springfield Board of Public Works will discuss a proposal from Eversource Gas to install plastic underground gas facilities in the Forest Park Neighborhood. The project aims to retire existing low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure at 453 Sumner Avenue. The board will decide whether to approve the installation.

• Eversource Gas proposal to install plastic underground gas lines at 453 Sumner Ave
• Retirement of low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure in Forest Park Neighborhood

Board of Public Works - Regular

The Board of Public Works will convene on February 11, 2025, at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center to address new business, including a proposal by Eversource Gas to install plastic underground facilities in the Forest Park Neighborhood.

• Eversource Gas to install plastic underground gas facilities in Forest Park Neighborhood
• Meeting location: Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street
• Meeting time: February 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM