Springfield public meetings in 2021

Community Police Hearing Board

The board will conduct a public portion followed by an executive session. This closed session is intended to discuss matters regarding the character, discipline, or complaints of individuals.

• Review of SO#21-138 (Rules and Regulations)
• Review of SO#21-139 (Physical)
• Review of PIE#21-015 (Rules and Regulations)
• Review of PIE#21-016 (Rules and Regulations)
• Review of PIE#21-020 (Rules and Regulations)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss parking at 31 Elm Street. The commission will also continue discussions regarding accessibility.

• Parking on 31 Elm Street
• Discussion about accessibility

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review monthly real estate and motor vehicle excise abatement totals. The meeting includes discussions on uncollectable taxes and a $204,921.75 excise commitment. The Board also plans to enter executive session to discuss personal exemptions and litigation strategy.

• Real estate abatement totals for October and November
• Motor vehicle excise abatement totals for October and November
• Reassessment of parcel 088600066 on ES Morton Street
• Excise commitment of $204,921.75
• Review of uncollectable taxes for Jeanette Brown, Diamond Dispatch Services, and Douglas Harris

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider petitions for manager changes, license transfers, and a location change for local businesses. The meeting also includes a pre-hearing conference regarding security plan violations at Pot Belly’s Pub.

• Manager changes for Wing madness Springfield, LLC, Hemil’ Bar and Grill, Pot Belly’s, and Pride
• License transfers for Pride Operating, LLC at 77 West Street and 112 Parker Street
• Location change for Tj’s Wine and Spirits to Haymarket Square Boston Road
• Pre-hearing conference regarding security plan violations at Pot Belly's Pub

City Council

The Springfield City Council is reviewing several special permit requests regarding building re-use and sign alterations. The agenda also includes the consideration of various grants, such as $413,704.00 in state aid for the public library. Additionally, the council will address orders for property deed executions and library funding.

• Special permit for building re-use at 195 State Street and ES Maple Street
• Special permit for building re-use at 310/300 State Street and ES Spring Street
• $413,704.00 in FY22 State Aid to the Public Library
• CPC recommendation to fund the East Springfield Library Outdoor Reading Room
• Quitclaim deeds for sales on WS Richelieu St. and East Side Hayden Avenue

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is conducting a hearing for Eversource. The proposal involves installing a utility pole to remove a down guy located over the driveway at 11 Trinity Terrace.

• Hearing regarding Eversource pole installation at 11 Trinity Terrace

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold an informal caucus to elect its President and Vice President for the 2022 legislative session. The meeting is scheduled to take place via Zoom.

• Informal Caucus to Elect President and Vice President for the 2022 Legislative Session

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will review several financial orders including state aid for libraries. The meeting also covers emergency management grants and community donations. Additionally, the committee will examine the November revenue and expenditure report.

• FY22 State Aid to Public Library ($413,704.00)
• Emergency Management Performance Grant ($92,735.00)
• Mary & John J. Brogan Endowment ($50,000.00)
• Thomas J. O'Connor Donations ($13,000.00)
• East Springfield Library Outdoor Reading Room funding

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will receive a presentation from CISA regarding cyber and physical threats related to holiday shopping. The meeting also includes updates on COVID-19 booster clinics and the National Weather Service.

• CISA presentation on holiday shopping security and local threat assessment
• Update on COVID-19 booster clinics
• National Weather Service update

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services meeting includes an update on Amendment #2 to the AMR contract, which is currently in the signature process. The agenda also covers the approval of minutes from the November 18, 2021, meeting.

• Update on Amendment #2 to AMR contract
• Approval of November 18, 2021, meeting minutes

School Committee- Regular

The committee will approve minutes from recent December sessions and recognize Dennis Duquette and Madeline Landrau of the MassMutual Foundation. The agenda also includes a technology update and reports from several standing committees.

• Award presentation to Dennis Duquette and Madeline Landrau, MassMutual Foundation
• Technology Update
• Approval of December 2 and December 9 meeting minutes

School Committee- Regular

The committee will review minutes from December 2021 sessions and receive a technology update. The meeting also includes an award presentation for the MassMutual Foundation.

• Presentation of Award to Dennis Duquette and Madeline Landrau, MassMutual Foundation
• Technology Update
• Approval of December 2, 2021 Regular Session and December 9, 2021 Special Working Session minutes

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for new and continued petitions regarding various properties. It will also review informational items concerning non-compliance at 90 Clarendon Street and 121 Dartmouth Terrace.

• Continued public hearings for ES Thompson Street (Aka 39-41), 238 Pine Street, and 120 Harvard Street
• New public hearings for Churchill Street, Dartmouth Terrace, Firglade Avenue, Clarendon Street, and Sumner Avenue
• Review of petition for 361 Sumner Avenue
• Informational items regarding non-compliance at 90 Clarendon Street and 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is holding a virtual meeting. The agenda includes a public discussion regarding ARPA funding.

• Discussion of ARPA funding

City Council

The Springfield City Council held a virtual meeting on December 16, 2021. The agenda was limited to a call to order and a COVID-19 response update during the public portion.

• COVID-19 response update

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding an Eversource proposal for Seymour Street. The request involves installing a pole 50 feet from an existing pole and 12 feet from the street centerline.

• Hearing regarding Eversource utility pole installation on Seymour Street

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board will conduct a public portion and an executive session. This session includes discussions regarding the character, health, or discipline of individuals. The agenda also references upcoming reviews of rules and regulations.

• Executive session matter SO#21-125 Physical
• Executive session matter SO#21-129 Physical
• Review of Rules and Regulations PIE#21-014
• Review of Rules and Regulations PIE#21-015

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is reviewing several development proposals. These include a site plan review for a health science building and multiple zoning changes.

• Site plan review for an Educational Health Science Building on Alden and Sheffield Streets
• Zoning change from Business a to Business B for 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue
• Subdivision layout for Whispering Brook Estates (17 proposed lots)
• Liquor license location change to 1690-1706 Boston Road
• Zoning change for 914 Boston Road

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will review updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis, and environmental asthma concerns. The meeting also includes discussions on Health Center staffing, finance, and IT data reports.

• COVID-19 update
• Opioid crisis update
• Asthma/environmental health discussion
• Health Center staffing and provider updates
• Health Center finance and IT data reports

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet on December 15, 2021. The meeting includes an informational discussion regarding a review of the Big Y Gift Card Program.

• Review of Big Y Gift Card Program

School Committee- Regular

The Technology Subcommittee will meet at Springfield Public Schools on December 15, 2021. The agenda contains only a single informational item regarding a technology update.

• Technology Update

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will review year-to-date projects and receive an update on the Homer/Deberry School project. Members will also discuss the schedule for the upcoming year.

• Review of year-to-date projects
• Update on Homer/Deberry School project
• Discussion of the upcoming year schedule
• Acceptance of October 19, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on December 14, 2021. The agenda included a presentation and discussion regarding a review of the city's cannabis company selection process.

• Review of the City's Cannabis Company Selection Process

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings on several special permit requests. These include applications for marijuana cultivation and retail establishments, as well as residential re-use projects at State Street and Maple Street. The council will also consider a zoning change for Berkshire Avenue.

• Marijuana cultivation permit at 299 Page Boulevard
• Marijuana retail and cultivation permits at 1685 Boston Road
• Re-use of structures at 195 State Street and ES Maple Street (41 units)
• Re-use of structures at 310 State Street, 300 State Street, and ES Spring Street (52 units)
• Zoning change for 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business A to Business B

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met virtually to continue discussions regarding traffic safety in Springfield. The meeting also included a period for public comments.

• Continued discussion of traffic safety in the City of Springfield

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors is reviewing monthly abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a reassessment for a parcel on ES Morton Street. The Board also intends to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and personal exemptions.

• November real estate abatement total of $370,064.29
• October motor vehicle excise abatement total of $472,675.15
• Reassessment of Parcel 088600066 on ES Morton Street
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy for Memorial Square Apartments and Northgate Center LLC

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will discuss the Superintendent's 2020-2021 summative performance evaluation. The committee is also scheduled to vote on a recommended salary increase based on this evaluation.

• Vote to accept the Superintendent Summative Evaluation for 2020-2021
• Vote on recommendation regarding the Superintendent's annual salary

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee meeting includes a public portion for discussion. The agenda focuses on the election process and new machinery.

• Discussion of election process and new machinery

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review minutes from the November 30 meeting and consider new permit petitions. The agenda also includes informational and final hearings regarding license violations involving noise, security, and capacity at local establishments.

• New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Rustic Brewing Company at 34 Front St
• New License for West Indian Delight, Inc. (Talk of the Town) at 320-324 Worthington St
• Change of officers/directors for Sarno Enterprise, Inc. (X – Pub) at 520 Sumner Ave
• Hearing on noise and patio hour violations at Delicias Restaurant & Catering Corp.
• Hearing on security plan and capacity violations at Pot Bellys Pub

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will address several items, including an agreement for the East Springfield Library Recreation. The meeting also includes discussions regarding community preservation plan modifications and project contract extension requests.

• East Springfield Library Recreation Agreement
• Community Preservation Plan Modifications
• Anti-Wage Theft Policy
• Project Contract Extension Requests

Traffic Commission

The provided document contains only the logistical details for the December 6, 2021, Springfield Traffic Commission meeting. No specific proposals or decisions are documented in this text.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several items, including a $5,000,000 Section 108 loan. The agenda includes special permits for mixed-use construction on Belmont Avenue and a crematorium expansion on Pine Street. The council will also review various street petitions and grant proposals.

• $5,000,000 Section 108 Loan
• Special permit for mixed-use building at SS Belmont Avenue
• Special permit for crematorium expansion at WS Pine Street
• $71,500 DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant
• Zoning change from Residence B to Residence C at 8 Florence Street

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several orders including grant requests and budget transfers. The agenda includes a $5,000,000 Section 108 loan and various departmental financial adjustments.

• $5,000,000 Section 108 Loan request
• $75,000 budget transfer within the Department of Law
• $71,500 DPW Recycling Dividends Program (RDP) grant
• $33,554.91 in bills from prior years for various departments
• $28,000 donation to the Parks Department

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will discuss updates to the Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate. The committee also plans to enter an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals Local 4098 (AFT). Various standing committees are scheduled to present reports.

• Executive session regarding Paraprofessional collective bargaining strategy
• Approval of November 16 and November 18 meeting minutes
• Reports from various standing committees

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 2021 meetings and receive reports from various standing committees. The committee also plans to enter an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy for the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals Local 4098.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding AFT Local 4098 collective bargaining
• Approval of November 16 and November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Reports from standing committees including Budget, Technology, and School Safety

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission is conducting public hearings on several property petitions, including continued and new cases. The meeting also includes informational items regarding Section 106 reviews and building non-compliance.

• Continued public hearings for property petitions at various locations including 46 Randolph Street and 120 Clarendon Street
• New public hearings for properties on Firglade Avenue, Pine Street, and Harvard Street
• Information regarding Section 106 Review
• Reports on non-compliance at 90 Clarendon Street and 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The Council will consider orders to transfer $2,500,000 from FY21 Free Cash to the FY22 budget and another $2,500,000 to the FY23 budget. These transfers are proposed as a means to reduce the city's property tax levy for both fiscal years.

• Transfer of $2,500,000 from FY21 Free Cash to FY22 revenues
• Transfer of $2,500,000 from FY21 Free Cash to FY23 revenues

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on several disability applications and eight superannuations. The agenda includes a hearing regarding excess earnings for Henry Douglas. The board will also consider financial warrants, including $7,176,586.69 in retirement payroll.

• Warrant #69: $7,176,586.69 in retirement payroll and $6,000,000.00 PRIT fund redemption
• Disability applications for DPW, Police, Fire, Park, and School Department employees
• Approval of eight superannuations
• Hearing on excess earnings for Henry Douglas
• Fifty-two requests for refunds and transfers to other systems

Board of Elections

The Springfield Election Commission met to conduct a hand recount of ballots from the Ward 4 portion of the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election. This item was included in the public portion of the meeting agenda.

• Hand recount of Ward 4 ballots from the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election

Board of Library Commissioners

This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from September, October, and November 2021. The commission will also hear committee, chairman, and director reports.

• Approval of September 1, 2021, minutes
• Approval of October 6, 2021, minutes
• Approval of November 3, 2021, minutes
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman's Report

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will consider several petitions regarding liquor licenses and zoning changes. The meeting also includes reviews for a new subdivision and a site plan for an educational health science building.

• Site Plan Review for a new Educational Health Science Building at SS Alden Street and Sheffield Street properties
• Zoning change from Business a to Business B for 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue
• Subdivision plan for Whispering Brook Estates with 17 proposed lots
• Liquor License petition for Farmers Series Pour Permit at 34 Front Street
• New Beer & Wine Liquor License petition for 320-324 Wilbraham Road

License Commission

The commission will consider several petitions for new licenses and changes to existing business operations. It will also hold hearings regarding noise ordinance and patio hour violations at Delicias Restaurant & Catering.

• New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Rustic Brewing Company at 34 Front St
• New License for Talk of the Town at 320-324 Worthington St
• Change of Manager for Racing Mart at 1487 Bay St
• Alteration of Premises for City Line Café at 9-11 Rimmon Ave
• Hearings regarding noise and patio violations for Delicias Restaurant & Catering

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a public portion and an update regarding the COVID-19 response. No other specific legislative items are listed in this agenda.

• Update on COVID-19 response

City Council

The Springfield City Council will consider orders to transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY21 certified free cash to both FY22 and FY23 estimated revenues. The council will also review an order setting a residential tax factor for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Transfer of $2,500,000.00 from FY21 free cash to FY22 revenues
• Transfer of $2,500,000.00 from FY21 free cash to FY23 revenues
• Order setting the residential tax factor for Fiscal Year 2022

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive information and testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 property tax rates. Assessors will provide details on available rates and how the tax levy is allocated among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 property tax rates
• Presentation by Assessors on tax rate allocation across property types

City Council

The Springfield City Council will consider orders to transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY21 Certified Free Cash into the estimated revenues for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The council will also consider an order setting a residential factor for Fiscal Year 2022.

• Transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY21 Certified Free Cash to FY22 Estimated Revenues
• Transfer $2,500,000.00 from FY21 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues
• Order setting a residential factor for Fiscal Year 2022

Conservation Commission

The commission will review a Notice of Intent (ID # 6527) during the public portion of the meeting. The agenda also includes continued discussion on the Allen Street Subdivision and a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 179 Overland Street.

• Notice of Intent (ID # 6527)
• Allen Street Subdivision review
• Certificate of Compliance request for 179 Overland Street

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met virtually to discuss traffic safety within the city. No other specific items or decisions were listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of traffic safety in the City of Springfield

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for a COVID-19 response update. The provided agenda contains no other items or scheduled decisions.

• COVID-19 Response Update

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the real estate tax classification and real estate tax ratio for fiscal year 2022. The meeting is scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing regarding real estate tax classification/real estate ratio FY'22

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee met virtually on November 23, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the School Department.

• Discussion of ARPA funds for the School Department

City Council

The Springfield City Council will act on several zoning amendments and special permit requests. These include rezoning properties on Berkshire Avenue and Florence Street, as well as reviewing permits for a mixed-use building, a crematorium expansion, and a marijuana cultivation facility.

• Rezoning 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business a to Business B
• Rezoning 8 Florence Street from Residence B to Residence C for multi-family housing
• Special permit for mixed-use construction at SS Belmont Avenue
• Special permit for crematorium expansion on WS Pine Street
• Special permit for marijuana cultivation at 299 Page Boulevard

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the real estate tax classification and real estate tax ratio for fiscal year 2022.

• Public hearing on real estate tax classification/ratio for FY'22

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board met to approve minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. The board also addressed a petition from the owner of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park regarding a rent increase.

• Rent increase petition for Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park
• Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes

Emergency Medical Services

The meeting includes a discussion regarding AMR data analysis and a possible five-year contract. The board will also approve minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion of AMR Data Analysis and a potential 5-year contract
• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on collective bargaining agreements for custodial employees. The agenda also includes the decommissioning of Eastern Avenue School and transferring its ownership to the City.

• Approval of SASCE collective bargaining agreements
• Decommissioning of Eastern Avenue School and transfer of ownership to the City
• Renaming a portion of the new Homer/DeBerry School
• Naming the Duggan Academy auditorium in honor of Eleanor and William Barker

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on collective bargaining agreements for custodial employees. The agenda also includes a vote to decommission the Eastern Avenue School and transfer its ownership to the City.

• SASCE collective bargaining agreements (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2024)
• Decommissioning of Eastern Avenue School and transfer of ownership to the City
• Renaming Homer St. portion of new Homer/DeBerry School
• Naming Duggan Academy auditorium in honor of Eleanor and William Barker

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss ARPA funds with regards to schools.

• Discussion on ARPA Funds with regards to schools

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue. The board will also consider the definitive layout for Whispering Brook Estates, which includes 17 proposed lots. Additionally, two petitions for new liquor licenses are scheduled for review.

• Zoning change from Business a to Business B at 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue
• Definitive layout of Whispering Brook Estates (17 proposed lots)
• Farmers Series Pour Permit at 34 Front Street
• New Beer & Wine Liquor License at 320-324 Wilbraham Road

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will review a PowerPoint presentation containing supporting data for the Superintendent's 2020-2021 evaluation. The committee attorney will also review documents and procedures related to this evaluation process.

• Superintendent's 2020-2021 evaluation data presentation
• Attorney review of evaluation documents and procedures

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a discussion about the future of Lake Massasoit. This item is scheduled for the public portion of the meeting.

• Discussion of the future of Lake Massasoit

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board is scheduled to meet on November 15, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session regarding the character or discipline of individuals.

• Executive session matter SO#21-131 (Physical 11/26/2021)
• Executive session matter PIE#21-010 (Rules and Regulations)
• Executive session matter PIE#21-012 (Rules and Regulations)
• Executive session matter PIE#21-013 (Rules and Regulations)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $5 million transfer from the Stabilization Reserve to cover law department settlements. The agenda also includes an agreement with the Springfield Parking Authority and updates on various grants. Additionally, several special permits for business operations and signage are up for review.

• $5,000,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to Law Department Settlement Account
• Agreement with Springfield Parking Authority for parking management and enforcement
• $249,975 EEA grant for Van Horn Dam Phase II repairs
• Special permit for marijuana establishment at 666 State Street
• Special permit for trash hauling facility at 1635 Page Boulevard

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met via Zoom on November 15, 2021. The agenda includes a petition concerning new parking meters.

• Petition #6458 regarding 21-14 New Parking Meters

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will consider several financial orders, including grants for parks and culture. The committee will also review the September revenue and expenditure report and an agreement with the Springfield Parking Authority.

• $249,975.00 EEA Grant for Van Horn Dam Phase II
• $15,000.00 Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant
• $2,050.00 Springfield Library Foundation donation
• September Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report
• Agreement with the Springfield Parking Authority

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The board will review minutes from its June 2, 2021 meeting. It will also determine on a petition for a rent increase at Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park.

• Rent increase petition for Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several petitions regarding changes in management and premises for local businesses. An informational hearing is scheduled regarding noise and patio hour violations at Delicias Restaurant & Catering. The board will also address a property tax waiver request and annual fee categories.

• Change of manager for Racing Mart at 1487 Bay St
• Alteration of premises for City Line Café at 9-11 Rimmon Ave
• Change of officers and stockholders for X – Pub at 520 Sumner Ave
• Hearing on noise and patio hour violations for Delicias Restaurant & Catering at 1333 Boston Rd
• Property tax waiver request for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society Inc at 13-15 Worthington St

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review continued items regarding the Allen Street Subdivision and a single family home at 0 Slumber Lane. No new filings were reported for this meeting.

• Allen Street Subdivision
• 0 Slumber Lane single family home

School Committee- Regular

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These include decommissioning the Eastern Avenue School and transferring its ownership to the City. The subcommittee will also consider renaming several school facilities.

• Recommendation to decommission Eastern Avenue School and transfer ownership to the City
• Recommendation to rename Homer/DeBerry School in honor of Benjamin Swan
• Recommendation to name Duggan Academy auditorium after Eleanor and William Barker

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet on November 9, 2021, to discuss ESSER funds and workers compensation. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Springfield Public Schools.

• ESSER Funds
• Workers Comp

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss an anti-wage theft policy and East Springfield Library recreation restrictions. The agenda also includes reviewing project contract extension requests and community preservation plan modifications.

• Approval of October 5, 2021, meeting minutes
• Anti-wage theft policy discussion
• East Springfield Library recreation restriction
• Project contract extension requests
• Community preservation plan modifications

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss matters related to COVID-19. The agenda includes discussions regarding the pediatric vaccine and the availability of boosters.

• Discussion of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
• Discussion of availability of COVID-19 Booster

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to review various property petitions through public hearings. The agenda includes one continued hearing and six new hearings for specific addresses. Additionally, the commission will receive information regarding non-compliance at two properties.

• Public hearing for 127-129 Pineywoods Avenue
• New public hearings for six property petitions
• Non-compliance information for 120 Harvard Street
• Non-compliance information for 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The Eco Development and Finance Committee will consider an order regarding a $5,000,000 Section 108 loan. This item was submitted by Mayor Sarno for the November 4 meeting.

• Section 108 Loan - No Match - $5,000,000 (Mayor Sarno)

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will meet to consider several retirements, disability benefits, and survivor benefits. The board will also vote on financial warrants including a $7,152,982.07 retirement payroll warrant.

• Approval of retirement payroll warrant for $7,152,982.07 and PRIT fund redemption of $5,600,000.00
• Review of an accidental disability application for Brian Wanat of the Fire Department
• Acceptance of six superannuations from various city departments
• Consideration of 24 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems
• Approval of warrants for refunds, expenses, and transfers totaling over $250,000

Board of Library Commissioners

The agenda consists of routine administrative items, including a staff presentation and committee reports. The commission will also review the Chairman's and Director's reports and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Staff presentation by Zach Bartlett, Manager of Borrowers Services
• Approval of September 1 and October 6 meeting minutes

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is holding public hearings regarding two petitions. These include an expansion of an all alcoholic liquor license at 9-11 Rimmon Avenue and a subdivision layout for Whispering Brook Estates.

• Liquor license expansion/alteration at 9-11 Rimmon Avenue (ID # 6469)
• Definitive layout of a private street for Whispering Brook Estates, involving 17 proposed lots (ID # 6440)

Traffic Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural information for the November 1, 2021, meeting. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are documented in this text.

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will discuss 41C applications regarding COVID stimulus payments and income qualification for FY22. The Board also plans to enter executive session to review overvalue applications and litigation strategy for the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review of 41C applications for COVID stimulus payments
• Real estate and personal property abatement applications
• ATB Docket Review involving Northgate Center LLC, ARCP MT Springfield MT, and Memorial Square Apartments LLC
• Review of FY22 3ABC submissions

Emergency Medical Services

The meeting includes a discussion regarding AMR data and the barriers to obtaining it. The agenda also covers approval of minutes and scheduling the next meeting date.

• Discussion of AMR Data and barriers to obtaining data

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on several information security and acceptable use policies for students and staff. Members will also receive updates regarding Pre-K iPads, general technology, and COVID-19 communications. The committee also plans to enter executive session to discuss strategy related to workers' compensation litigation.

• Approval of Written Information Security Program Policy
• Approval of Student Acceptable Use Policy
• Approval of Staff Acceptable Use and Data Security Policy
• Update on Pre-K iPads
• COVID-19 Communication Update

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on several information security and acceptable use policies for students and staff. Members will also receive updates regarding Pre-K iPads, general technology, and COVID-19 communications. An executive session is scheduled to discuss strategy related to workers' compensation litigation.

• Approval of Written Information Security Program Policy
• Approval of Student Acceptable Use Policy
• Approval of Staff Acceptable Use and Data Security Policy
• Update on Pre-K iPads
• COVID-19 Communication Update

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several petitions for changes in management, ownership, and premises for local businesses. The agenda also includes a pre-hearing conference regarding a noise ordinance violation at Delicias Restaurant & Catering.

• New alcohol restaurant licenses for Bori Chino (497 Belmont Ave) and Marlee’s (750 Boston Rd)
• Change of manager petition for Sophia’s Sports Bar at 465 Breckwood Boulevard
• Ownership and stock interest changes for Le Souk Hookah Lounge and One Stop Discount Liquors & Convenience
• Alteration of premises for City Line Café at 9-11 Rimmon Ave
• Pre-hearing conference regarding a noise ordinance violation at Delicias Restaurant & Catering

School Committee- Regular

The Technology Subcommittee will discuss updates regarding Pre-K iPads and general technology. The committee will also vote on recommendations for the full School Committee regarding information security and acceptable use policies.

• Update on Pre-K iPads
• Vote to recommend Written Information Security Program Policy
• Vote to recommend Student Acceptable Use Policy
• Vote to recommend Staff Acceptable Use and Data Security Policy

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss infrastructure priorities in the City of Springfield. This item was included as part of the public portion of the meeting.

• Discussion of infrastructure priorities

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will consider contract amendments for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School. The meeting also includes a vote on a funding agreement for window and door replacements at the High School of Science and Technology.

• Amendment #3 to Fontaine Bros. contract for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School
• Amendment #10 to DiNisco Design contract for DeBerry Elementary School
• Funding agreement for window and door replacements at High School of Science and Technology
• Brightwood Elementary School project updates

Conservation Commission

The commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability for Petition ID # 6470. The agenda also includes the Allen Street Subdivision and a land gift on Marine Street. Additionally, the commission will address MACC dues totaling $513.

• Petition (ID # 6470) Request for Determination of Applicability
• Allen Street Subdivision
• Certificate of Compliance: 9-11 Waterford Circle
• Marine Street Gift of Land
• MACC Dues: $513

City Council

The agenda consists of a call to order and a COVID-19 response update during the public portion. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed in this document.

• Covid-19 Response Update

City Council

The Council will consider an order to transfer $5,000,000 from the Stabilization Reserve to the Law Department Settlement Account. The agenda also includes information regarding the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for redrawing city wards and precincts.

• $5,000,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to Law Department Settlement Account
• Review of the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several petitions, including a request for an adult-use marijuana establishment on State Street. The agenda also includes Eversource utility work on Bradley Road and various zoning changes. Other items involve permit amendments for businesses on Boston Road and Main Street.

• Special permit for a marijuana retail store at 666 State Street
• Eversource utility upgrades on Bradley Road
• Zoning change for 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business A to Business B
• Permit amendment for drive-up service at 809 Boston Road
• Special permit for a trash hauling facility at 1635 Page Boulevard

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on October 25, 2021. The agenda includes a draft ordinance (ID # 6137) to amend Chapter 178 concerning gasoline stations.

• Ordinance ID # 6137 amending Chapter 178 regarding gasoline stations

Emergency Medical Services

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the Baystate Health Mobile Decontamination Exercise. The meeting also includes updates from the National Weather Service, the Hampden County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit, and regarding COVID-19.

• Review of Baystate Health Mobile Decontamination Exercise
• Hampden County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit presentation
• National Weather Service update
• COVID-19 update

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding petitions for properties on Pineywoods Avenue and Bay Street. The meeting also includes environmental reviews and informational updates on historical preservation.

• Public hearing for 34 Pineywoods Avenue (ID #6467)
• Public hearing for 256 Bay Street (ID #6468)
• New public hearing for 127-129 Pineywoods Avenue (ID #6482)
• Environmental review for 10 Lafayette Street (ID #6483)
• Informational items regarding historical preservation on Wilbraham Avenue

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting to conduct a public discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several property applications. The agenda includes requests for new and expanded alcoholic liquor licenses, zoning changes for properties on Berkshire Avenue and Florence Street, and a subdivision layout for Whispering Brook Estates.

• Liquor license petitions for 497 Belmont Avenue and 750 Boston Road
• Zoning change for 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business a to Business B
• Zoning change for 8 Florence Street from Residence B to Residence C
• Liquor license expansion at 9-11 Rimmon Avenue
• Subdivision layout for Whispering Brook Estates with 17 proposed lots

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will meet to review city business regarding COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and environmental asthma issues. The meeting also includes updates on health center staffing, finance, and IT data.

• COVID-19 update
• Opioid crisis discussion
• Asthma/environmental updates
• Health Center business including staffing and finance
• HRSA site visit information

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The REO Monitoring Committee will review final numbers for the Lincoln/Brightwood Elementary School Project and receive updates on the Homer-DeBerry Elementary School Project. The committee will also discuss expanding its oversight to include Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and publicly funded awards.

• Review of final numbers for Lincoln/Brightwood Elementary School Project
• Updates on Homer-DeBerry Elementary School Project
• Discussion regarding expanding committee oversight of TIF, RFP, and public awards

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met to discuss the lower State Street Corridor. The agenda was limited to an update regarding safety concerns and conditions in that area.

• Update on safety concerns and conditions of lower State Street Corridor

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several items, including a $3.8 million increase in state aid and various utility petitions. The agenda also includes grant approvals for Blunt Park and MassTrails, as well as a zoning change for 8 Florence Street.

• $3,860,083.00 supplemental budget increase in state aid
• Tax Incentive Financing Agreement for 1125 Page Boulevard
• Zoning change from Residence B to Residence C at 8 Florence Street
• Eversource underground conduit installation on Bradley Road
• $400,000 PARC Grant for Blunt Park

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant orders and budget adjustments. These items include funding for Blunt Park, trail projects, and a state aid increase.

• $5,000,000 Section 108 loan request
• $3,860,083.00 supplemental budget increase in state aid
• $400,000 PARC Grant for Blunt Park
• $100,000 MassTrails Grant for Camp STAR Trail Phase 2
• $74,997.00 FY22 SHINE Grant amendment increase

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will meet via telephone to review recent meeting minutes and discuss abatement applications. The Board also plans to enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding several entities at the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review of ATB Docket matters including Northgate Center LLC and Sears, Roebuck & Company
• Review of real estate and personal property overvalue applications
• Review of personal exemptions
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9/21/21 and 10/7/21

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a second vote on revisions to the Putnam Admissions Policy. The committee will also discuss collective bargaining strategies for security guards and custodial employees in an executive session. A health and safety update and a 2020-2021 year-in-review data presentation are also scheduled.

• Second vote on Putnam Admissions Policy revisions
• Executive session discussion regarding UFCW, Local 1459 security guard bargaining
• Executive session discussion regarding Springfield Association of School Custodial Employees bargaining
• 2020-2021 Year-in-Review Data Presentation

School Committee- Regular

The committee will hold a second vote on revisions to the Putnam Admissions Policy. Members will also discuss collective bargaining strategies for security guards and custodial employees in executive session. Additionally, the committee will receive a health and safety update and a 2020-2021 year-in-review data presentation.

• Second vote to approve revisions to the Putnam Admissions Policy
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for UFCW, Local 1459 security guards
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy for Springfield Association of School Custodial Employees
• Presentation of 2020-2021 Year-in-Review Data
• Health and Safety Update

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation from Eversource Gas Utility regarding the proposed Springfield Pipeline. This item is part of the Sustainability and Environment Agenda.

• Presentation by Eversource Gas Utility on proposed Springfield Pipeline

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to transfer $5,000,000 from the Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Law Department's Settlement Claims Account. The Council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding DOJ settlement discussions and civil rights matters involving the Springfield Police Department.

• Transfer of $5,000,000 from Stabilization Reserve to Law Department Settlement Account
• Executive session regarding DOJ settlement discussions and police department litigation

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for a COVID-19 response update. The agenda contains no other specific legislative items or decisions.

• COVID-19 response update

Board of Assessors

The Board will review monthly real estate and motor vehicle excise abatement totals. Members will also discuss property reassessments for specific addresses in the city. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and overvalue applications.

• September real estate abatement total of $107,197.10
• Motor vehicle excise abatement totals for August ($107,501.83) and September ($32,584.51)
• Property reassessments for 141 Entrybrook, 58 Sunnybrook Road, and 120 Old Acre Road
• Abatement review for 1514 State Street regarding a 38D penalty

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission is reviewing several requests for significant tree removals at various addresses. The agenda also includes fee waiver requests for community events and a one-day liquor license application. Additionally, the commission will address the Forestry MVP Grant.

• Requests for significant tree removals at Newhouse Street, Texel Drive, Eastern Avenue, and Lakeside Street
• Fee waiver requests for events at Myrtle Street Park, Thompson Triangle, and Adams Park
• One-day liquor license request for the BID Block Party
• Request for a memorial tree and plaque in Forest Park
• Forestry MVP Grant discussion

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission scheduled public hearings for several property petitions. The meeting also included informational updates and reviews of non-compliance at various addresses.

• Public hearing: 32 Temple Street
• Public hearing: 96 Sumner Avenue
• New public hearing: 34 Pineywoods Avenue
• New public hearing: 256 Bay Street
• Non-compliance reviews for 34 Mattoon Street, 120 Harvard Street, and 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The City Council will consider several bond authorizations for roads, police vehicles, and forestry operations. The agenda also includes requests to change zoning for properties on Boston Road and Morris Street. Additionally, the council will review a supplemental budget increase of $3,860,083.00 in state aid.

• Bond Authorization: Roads and Sidewalks ($3,100,000.00)
• Bond Authorization: Police Vehicles ($1,000,000.00)
• Zoning change for SS Boston Road, ES Gilbert Avenue, and WS Arnold Avenue
• Supplemental Budget increase in State Aid ($3,860,083.00)
• Comcast request to install fiber optic conduit on Taylor Street

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will review an audit of the retirement system and discuss manager performance. The board is scheduled to vote on several retirements, disability applications, and various financial warrants. Members will also discuss the 2022 administrative budget.

• Vote on retirement payroll warrant of $7,242,555.29
• Review of Springfield Retirement System audit
• Consideration of five retirements
• Discussion and vote on the 2022 Administrative Budget
• Involuntary Accidental Disability Application for Christian Lewis

Board of Library Commissioners

The Board of Library Commissioners will review minutes from June and September 2021 meetings. The agenda also includes a staff presentation by Thomas O’Connell and a discussion regarding programming policy revision.

• Programming Policy Revision
• Staff presentation by Thomas O’Connell, Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development
• Approval of June 2 and September 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is conducting public hearings for several zoning ordinance changes and new liquor license petitions. The board will also review a study report regarding the Forest Park Trolley Waiting Pavilion.

• Zoning change from Business a to Business B at 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue
• New All Alcoholic Liquor License petition for 497 Belmont Avenue
• New All Alcoholic Liquor License petition for 750 Boston Road
• Zoning change from Residence B to Residence C at 8 Florence Street
• Forest Park Trolley Waiting Pavilion Study Report

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for community input. Topics include an RFP for 195 State Street and updates regarding the Chestnut Street/Apremont Triangle plan.

• 195 State Street RFP
• Chestnut Street/Apremont Triangle plan update
• TIF/HDIP updates

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will hold a virtual meeting on October 5, 2021. The agenda consists only of procedural items, including the approval of prior minutes and other matters requiring a vote. No specific discussion topics or projects are detailed in this notice.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Items requiring a vote

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is holding an annual public hearing to receive comments on community needs and opportunities. The committee will also review 2021 CPA recommendations for the East Springfield Library Reading Garden.

• Annual Public Hearing regarding CPA needs and opportunities
• 2021 CPA Recommendations for East Springfield Library Reading Garden
• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing several proposed changes to local traffic regulations. These items include removing time-limited parking on Hall Street and installing new stop signs at multiple intersections. Some proposals, such as the Dubois Street stop signs, are part of a 90-day trial.

• Remove 2HR parking on both sides of Hall Street from Belmont Ave to Dickinson Street
• 90-day trial for stop signs on Dubois Street at Farnham Ave
• New stop signs on Kane Street, Audley Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue
• Implement 20 mph school speed limit on Connecticut Ave from Park Rd to Parkin St

City Council

The City Council will review several large financial orders, including a $5 million transfer from the Stabilization Reserve to the Law Department Settlement Account. The agenda also includes approving a $750,000 federal grant for improvements at Duggan Park and various bond authorizations for roads and police vehicles. Additionally, the council will consider multiple zoning changes and special permit requests.

• $5,000,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to Law Department Settlement Account
• $750,000 federal grant for Duggan Park improvements
• $3,100,000 bond authorization for roads and sidewalks
• Zoning changes for properties on SS Boston Road and ES Gilbert Avenue
• Special permit request for motor vehicle services at 143 Parker Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several financial orders and grant acceptances. These include bond authorizations for police vehicles, forestry operations, and the Watershops Pond Dam. The committee will also review recent revenue and expenditure reports.

• $5,000,000 transfer to Law Department Settlement Account
• $3,860,083.00 supplemental budget increase in State Aid
• $1,091,005.00 bond authorization for Forestry Operations Center
• $1,000,000.00 bond authorization for Police Vehicles
• $750,000.00 match requirement for Duggan Park LWCF Grant

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on several Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grants for literacy, language programs, and student support. Other items include votes on the FY22 supplemental budget and COVID-19 leave policy. The committee will also discuss collective bargaining strategies in executive session.

• $187,429.00 American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth I Grant
• $204,969.00 Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts (GLEAM) K-12 Grant
• $39,718.00 Proficiency-based Outcomes for Languages Other Than English Grant
• Approval of FY22 Supplemental Budget
• Putnam Admissions Policy revisions

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on several grant expenditures from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Members will also consider the FY22 Supplemental Budget and revisions to the Putnam Admissions Policy. Additionally, the committee will discuss collective bargaining strategies in executive session.

• $187,429.00 American Rescue Plan- Homeless Children and Youth I Grant
• $204,969.00 GLEAM K-12 Grant
• $60,000.00 CVTE Student Support-Impact and Recovery Grant
• FY22 Supplemental Budget approval
• Putnam Admissions Policy revisions

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding an Eversource project on Bradley Road. The proposal includes installing three new manholes and 453 feet of conduit to upgrade the electric circuit from the substation.

• Hearing regarding installation of 3 new manholes and 453 feet of 12-5” conduit at Bradley Rd.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding an Eversource project on Wilbraham Road. The proposal involves installing two new concrete manholes over eight existing conduits to upgrade the electric circuit from the substation.

• Hearing for Eversource electric circuit upgrade involving two new concrete manholes

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider the district's leave procedures. The subcommittee will vote on whether to recommend that the full School Committee approve the COVID-19 Leave Policy.

• Vote to recommend approval of the COVID-19 Leave Policy

School Committee- Regular

The Vocational Education Subcommittee will meet to review admissions policy changes. The subcommittee is scheduled to vote on a recommendation for the full School Committee regarding Putnam Admissions Policy revisions.

• Vote to recommend Putnam Admissions Policy revisions to the full School Committee

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will consider a contract amendment for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project. This item involves trade bidding for Fontaine Bros., Inc. and requires a vote. The commission will also receive an update regarding Brightwood Elementary School.

• Vote on Amendment #2 to the Construction Manager at Risk contract for Fontaine Bros., Inc.
• Project update for Brightwood Elementary School
• Approval of August 24, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council met on September 28, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda was limited to a call to order and a public portion for a COVID-19 response update.

• COVID-19 response update

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee is meeting to consider two items. These include a no-parking order for Longhill Street and an easement from American International College for the city's bike share program on State Street.

• No-parking order for Longhill St.
• Easement acceptance from American International College for the bike share program on State Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding the Eversource gas pipeline proposal. This item is part of the Sustainability and Environment Agenda.

• Discussion of Eversource Gas Pipeline Proposal

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will meet on September 22, 2021, to consider several petitions. These include requests for new all-alcohol restaurant licenses and updates to management or officers at existing locations.

• New all-alcohol restaurant license for Rose Ent LLC at 555 Worthington St
• Change of manager for Uno Chicago Grill at 1722 Boston Rd
• New all-alcohol restaurant license for Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant at 302 Cooley St
• Change of officers/managers for 99 Restaurant at 1371 Liberty St

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will meet to vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These items involve selecting a delegate and an alternate delegate for the November 2021 MASC/MASS Joint Conference. The subcommittee will also consider authorizing these delegates to vote on conference resolutions.

• Vote to recommend a Delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference
• Vote to recommend an Alternate Delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference
• Authorization for delegates to vote on resolutions at the November 2021 conference

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on several recommendations for the full School Committee. These items include approving various state grants and the FY22 Supplemental Budget.

• $69,561,714.00 ESSER II Grant recommendation
• $204,969.00 GLEAM K-12 Grant recommendation
• $187,429.00 American Rescue Plan grant for homeless children and youth
• $60,000.00 CVTE Student Support-Impact and Recovery Grant
• $39,718.00 Proficiency-based Outcomes for Languages Other Than English Grant

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes from August 26, 2021, and report August real estate abatement totals. The agenda includes a charitable exemption application for Alpha and Omega Ministry Inc at 2747 2761 Main Street and a reassessment for Rear Canon Circle - 023250030. The Board also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and overvalue applications.

• August Real Estate Abatement Totals of $133,321.77
• Charitable Exemption Application for Alpha and Omega Ministry Inc at 2747 2761 Main Street
• Reassessment for Rear Canon Circle - 023250030
• Executive Session to discuss ATB Docket Review litigation strategy

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding Comcast's plan to install 246 feet of conduit and cable lines. The project involves installing 3-inch PVC conduit on Kane Street and Wilbraham Road.

• Comcast hearing for installation of 246’ of 3” PVC conduit at Kane St. & Wilbraham Rd.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold hearings on various special permit requests and zoning ordinance changes. These include new construction, business expansions, and rezoning properties for different uses. One item involves a request to amend an existing drive-up service window permit at 809 Boston Road.

• Special permit for an undertaking establishment at 43 Sullivan Street
• New construction of a mixed-use building at SS Belmont Avenue
• Expansion of the residential component at 275 Chestnut Street
• Zoning change from Business A to Business B for 797 Berkshire Avenue
• Rezoning of Morris and Central Street properties to Residence C

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board meeting consists of a public portion and an executive session. The scheduled executive session involves discussions regarding the character or discipline of individuals.

• Executive session matters SO#21-096 and PIE#21-007

Emergency Medical Services

The EMS Commission will meet to elect a new chairperson and approve July meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss replacing Dr. Santoro and vote on a proposed five-year extension of the AMR Ambulance contract.

• Election of a new Chairperson
• Replacement of Dr. Santoro as an EMS Commission member
• Proposed 5-year extension of the AMR Ambulance contract

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will consider recommendations to rename the Homer/DeBerry School and the Duggan Academy auditorium. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Updates regarding health, safety, and staffing are also scheduled.

• Approval of a high school diploma for Nyasia Wright
• Recommendation to rename Homer/DeBerry School after Benjamin Swan
• Recommendation to name Duggan Academy auditorium after Eleanor and William Barker
• Collective bargaining strategy discussion for SEA, SAA, and AFT unions
• Brightwood/Lincoln construction project update

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on recommendations to rename the Homer/DeBerry School and name the Duggan Academy auditorium. The committee also plans to enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategies for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Updates regarding health, safety, and construction at Brightwood/Lincoln are also scheduled.

• Vote to recommend renaming Homer/DeBerry School in honor of Benjamin Swan
• Vote to recommend naming Duggan Academy auditorium after Eleanor and William Barker
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals
• Update on Brightwood/Lincoln construction project drone video
• Approval of a high school diploma for Nyasia Wright

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings regarding various property petitions. The agenda also includes informational updates on historical building compliance at several addresses.

• Public hearings for continued petitions including 29 Firglade Avenue and 91 Central Street
• New public hearings for properties at 32 Temple Street and 96 Sumner Avenue
• Informational items regarding non-compliance at 34 Mattoon Street, 120 Harvard Street, and 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to hold a discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This item is scheduled for the public portion of the meeting.

• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategy. This includes settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice and other pending or threatened litigation involving Civil Rights matters and the Springfield Police Department.

• Discussion of litigation strategy regarding U.S. Department of Justice settlement talks
• Discussion of civil rights litigation involving the Springfield Police Department

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is continuing public hearings on two items. These include an application for an all alcoholic liquor license at 302 Cooley Street and a request to change the zoning of properties on Berkshire Avenue.

• Public hearing for an all alcoholic liquor license at 302 (A.K.A. 380) Cooley Street
• Zoning change from Business a to Business B for 797 Berkshire Avenue and Rear Berkshire Avenue

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss updates regarding the opioid crisis and COVID-19. The council is also scheduled to vote on health center outreach, enrollment, and program data reports.

• Vote on Outreach & Enrollment
• Vote on Program Data Report
• Updates on the opioid crisis and COVID-19
• Health Center business updates (C3, IBHS, Finance, IT)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review two continued Notices of Intent under Petition IDs #6364 and #6344. The agenda also includes a Request for Certificate of Compliance for 216 Cabinet Street.

• Petition ID #6364 (Notice of Intent)
• Petition ID #6344 (Notice of Intent)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 216 Cabinet Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting on September 14, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an update regarding the COVID-19 response.

• COVID-19 Response update
• Public portion

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing on September 13, 2021. The proceeding involves Delicias Restaurant & Catering located at 1333 Boston Rd.

• Entertainment Hearing for Delicias Restaurant & Catering (1333 Boston Rd)

City Council

The City Council will review several grants, including a $2 million award for a new Forestry Operations Center. The agenda also includes bond authorizations, zoning changes, and various community project funding recommendations.

• $2,000,000 grant for Parks Department Forestry Operations Center
• $6,275,387 bond authorization for MSBA ARP Project
• Zoning changes for SS Boston Road and SS Morris Street properties
• Lease purchase contract for a Springfield Fire Department water pumper
• CPC funding recommendations for various local parks and renovations

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several orders regarding grant approvals and city expenditures. These items include federal ARPA funding, police and park grants, and library donations. The committee will also consider financing for a new fire department water pumper apparatus.

• $29,836,165 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• $2,000,000 Parks Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Action Grant
• $6,275,387 bond authorization for MSBA ARP Project
• Lease purchase financing for a Pierce Enforcer water pumper apparatus
• $446,089 EOHHS Youth Homelessness Grant Increase

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the ARPA Fund. The agenda also includes a public portion for an update on Shannon Grant.

• Continued discussion of ARPA Fund
• Public update on Shannon Grant

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a Comcast project on Taylor Street. The proposal involves installing 160 feet of underground conduits between existing and new vaults.

• Hearing for Comcast underground conduit installation
• Installation of 160 ft. of 3” underground conduits
• Connection from a vault near 191 Chestnut Street to a new vault in the Taylor Street sidewalk

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several new all-alcohol restaurant licenses and a manager change. The meeting also includes hearings regarding license violations and a liquor license revocation for Mattie's.

• New all-alcohol restaurant licenses for Shaking Crab (1373 Main St) and Rose (555 Worthington St)
• Manager change for Uno Chicago Grill at 1722 Boston Rd
• New all-alcohol license for Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant at 302 Cooley St
• Violation hearing for Lorung Nepali Kitchen LLC regarding operating hours and BYOB permits
• Final hearing for Level 5 Restaurant (890 State St) regarding security plan and disturbance violations

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board will meet at the Springfield Training Facility on September 7, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters (SO#21-098)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes discussing 2021 CPA recommendations regarding Magazine Playground.

• Approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• 2021 CPA Recommendations - Magazine Playground
• Administrator's updates

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will vote on a diploma for Richard Whyte and the Clerks' (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement. The committee also plans to discuss litigation and bargaining strategy in executive session. Enrollment/census data will be presented as an informational item.

• Approval of a City of Springfield Diploma for Richard Whyte
• Approval of the Clerks' (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Discussion of bargaining strategy and pending litigation in executive session
• Review of enrollment/census data

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for several new and continued property petitions. The agenda includes an environmental review for 13 Harvard Street and a historical review of the Springfield Central Library project. An informational item regarding the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum is also scheduled.

• Public hearings for petitions at 228 Belmont Avenue and 117 Westminster Street
• New property petitions including 29 Firglade Avenue and 91 Central Street
• Environmental review for 13 Harvard Street
• Historical review of the Springfield Central Library at 220 State Street
• Information regarding the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum at 222 State Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is considering a proposal to discontinue and abandon a section of private way known as Balderelli Court. This area is located between Robbins Road and Cottage Street.

• Discontinuation and abandonment of a section of Balderelli Court, approximately 34,976 square feet

Retirement Board

The board will consider several disability benefit applications and five retirements. It will also vote to reaffirm various financial warrants, including over $7 million in retirement payroll.

• Warrant #52: $7,144,782.30 for retirement payroll and $6,200,000.00 PRIT fund redemption
• Disability benefit applications for Police, DPW, Park, and Fire departments
• Approval of five superannuations (retirements)
• Warrant #44: $123,683.82 in refunds
• Redeposit of refunds for four individuals

Board of Library Commissioners

The Commission is scheduled to review a proposed revision to the Programming Policy presented by Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe. The meeting also includes routine committee, chairman, and director reports.

• Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• Programming Policy Revision presentation
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several liquor license petitions and zoning changes. The board is also conducting a site plan review for a new indoor storage facility exceeding 30,000 square feet.

• Site plan review for a new indoor storage facility of more than 30,000 square feet at 1021 Boston Road and surrounding properties
• Zoning changes for Morris Street and Central Street properties from Industrial/Commercial to Residence C
• Zoning changes for Boston Road, Gilbert Avenue, and Arnold Avenue properties to Business a/A
• New liquor license petitions for 555 Worthington Street, 1373 Main Street, and 302 Cooley Street
• Zoning change for 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business a to Business B

Community Police Hearing Board

The board will hold a public portion and an executive session. The executive session is scheduled to discuss matters regarding the character, reputation, or discipline of individuals.

• Executive session: Rules and Regulations (SO#21-086)
• Executive session: Physical (SO#21-100)

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission met virtually to review several ongoing petitions. The agenda included a request for determination of applicability and three notices of intent. No new filings were presented during the public portion.

• Petition #6365: Request for Determination of Applicability
• Petition #6366: Notice of Intent
• Petition #6364: Notice of Intent
• Petition #6344: Notice of Intent

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting on August 31, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion for discussion regarding the use of paint around traffic lights in Mason Square.

• Discussion of paint around traffic lights in Mason Square

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually to hold a discussion and provide an update regarding the city's COVID-19 response. This item was part of the public portion of the meeting.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting on August 31, 2021. The public portion of the meeting included a review of Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant selection.

• Review CPA Grant selection

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to discuss Eversourse personal property tax bills. This meeting is set to be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion of Eversourse personal property tax bills

Park Commission

The Park Commission meeting includes an item regarding the WAKEUP Movement Community Event at Adams Park. The agenda notes charging vendors for this event.

• WAKEUP Movement Community Event at Adams Park involving vendor charges

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review July abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Rear Canon Circle FY21 reassessment. Additionally, the Board plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and overvalue applications.

• July Real Estate abatement total of $85,968.46
• July Motor Vehicle Excise abatement total of $140,137.88
• Rear Canon Circle (023250030) FY21 reassessment
• Executive session to discuss ATB litigation strategy for Gulmohar Hospitality, DCX Springdale, and Memorial Square Apartments

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a public discussion regarding the Shannon Grant for fiscal year 2022. The committee will also continue discussions concerning ARPA funds.

• Discussion of Shannon Grant FY22
• Continued discussion of ARPA funds

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review several petitions for liquor license transfers and new applications. The meeting also includes informational hearings regarding upcoming Stone Soul Festival events.

• Change of Manager for Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC (Essentials) at One Mgm way
• License transfer to Fuego Sports Bar, LLC at 885 Carew St
• New All Alcohol Annual Restaurant License for Shaking Crab at 1373 Main St
• New All Alcohol Annual Restaurant License for Rose at 555 Worthington St
• Informational hearings for Stone Soul Festival events in September

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public discussion regarding small business loans. The council will also hold discussions on TIF applications.

• Discussion of Small Business Loans
• Discussion of TIF Applications

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will review several amendments regarding the Brightwood Elementary School project. This includes a second amendment to the MSBA funding agreement and two change orders related to signage and scheduling. The commission will also receive a project update for William N. DeBerry Elementary School.

• Vote on Second Amendment to MSBA Project Funding Agreement for Brightwood Elementary School
• Vote on Change Order #8 (Signage Changes) for Daniel O’Connell’s & Sons, Inc. contract
• Vote on Change Order #9 (Schedule Extension) for Daniel O’Connell’s & Sons, Inc. contract
• Project update for William N. DeBerry Elementary School

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission will review the master plan for Richard Neal Park. The meeting includes discussions regarding liquor license requests for Brew at the Zoo and fee waivers for various park locations. Additionally, the commission will address new ValleyBike stations and proposed artwork for Pynchon Plaza.

• Review of Richard Neal Park master plan
• One-day liquor license request for Brew at the Zoo
• New ValleyBike Stations
• Fee waiver requests for Magazine, Adams, and Forest Park
• Approval of proposed artwork for Pynchon Plaza

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings for several new and continued property petitions. The agenda also includes an environmental review and informational updates regarding specific locations.

• Continued public hearings for properties including 171 St. James Avenue and 128-130 Mulberry Street
• New public hearings for 228 Belmont Avenue and 360 Maple Street
• Environmental review for 13 Harvard Street
• Informational updates for Northern Heights (11-79 Central Street) and 135 Thompson Street
• Non-compliance notice for 121 Dartmouth Terrace

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review two investigation reports during its August 19, 2021 meeting. These include a report regarding alleged theft of city wood at the Forestry Department and a report regarding misrepresentation of hours worked at the Office of Housing.

• Report on investigation of alleged theft of City Wood and misuse of resources at the Forestry Department
• Report on investigation of misrepresentation of hours worked and misuse of resources at the Office of Housing

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee met virtually to continue discussions regarding ARPA funds. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Continued discussion of ARPA funds

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will consider several zoning ordinance changes and liquor license petitions. The board is also reviewing a site plan for a new indoor storage facility larger than 30,000 square feet.

• Zoning change for Morris Street and Central Street properties to Residence C
• Zoning change for Boston Road, Gilbert Avenue, and Arnold Avenue properties to Business A
• Site plan review for a new indoor storage facility over 30,000 square feet at 1021 Boston Road
• New all-alcoholic liquor license petitions for Worthington Street and Main Street

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will review the July 2021 REO Utilization form for the Brightwood-Lincoln Elementary School Project. The meeting also includes updates on Homer-DeBerry Elementary School and the status of a new committee attorney.

• Review of July 2021 REO Utilization form for Brightwood-Lincoln Elementary School Project
• Update on Homer-DeBerry Elementary School
• Status update regarding the committee's new attorney
• Approval of July 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several petitions regarding notices of intent and determinations of applicability. The meeting also includes a request for a certificate of compliance for 61 Ramblewood Drive.

• Petition #6365: Request for Determination of Applicability
• Petitions #6366 and #6364: Notices of Intent
• Continued Petitions #6343 and #6344: Notices of Intent
• Certificate of Compliance request for 61 Ramblewood Drive

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee held a working session for informational and discussion purposes. The agenda focuses on the topic of school re-opening.

• School re-opening discussion

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting featuring an update and discussion regarding the COVID-19 response during the public portion. No other agenda items are listed.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 response

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding Eversource's plan to install underground gas facilities on Berkshire Avenue. The proposal includes introducing medium pressure and retiring low pressure cast iron mains.

• Hearing for underground gas facility installation on Berkshire Avenue
• EVERSOURCE/CMA asphalt work on Berkshire Avenue

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold an entertainment hearing and a late night entertainment hearing. The agenda includes a review for Hookah Haaz Cigar Lounge located at 296 Cooley St.

• Entertainment Hearing for Hookah Haaz Cigar Lounge at 296 Cooley St

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold hearings on several special permit applications. These include requests for a medical treatment facility, an undertaking establishment, and drive-up service windows. The council will also consider a permanent utility easement on Chestnut Street.

• Medical treatment facility permit at 281 Cottage Street
• Drive-up service window permits at 1259 East Columbus Avenue and St James Boulevard
• Undertaking establishment permit at 43 Sullivan Street
• Motor vehicle service/sales re-establishment at 143 Parker Street
• Permanent utility easement for NSTAR/Eversource on Chestnut Street

City Council

The City Council will consider an order to approve an agreement with Lyman Corners, LLC and Pilar2, LLC. The council also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for a Superior Court case.

• Order approving the execution of an agreement with Lyman Corners, LLC and Pilar2, LLC
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy for 'Lyman Corners, LLC, et al. v. City of Springfield City Council, et al.'

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss an update regarding COVID-19 funding. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Covid-19 funding update

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review petitions for manager changes at two local businesses. The meeting also includes hearings regarding noise complaints and license violations related to operating hours and BYOB rules.

• Change of Manager for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St
• Change of Manager for Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC d/b/a Essentials at One Mgm way
• Noise complaint hearing for Delicias Restaurant & Catering at 1333 Boston Rd
• Pre-hearing conference regarding BYOB violations at Hookah Haaz Cigar Lounge
• Pre-hearing conference regarding operating hours and BYOB violations at Lorung Nepali Kitchen LLC

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for multiple property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Forest Park Trolley Barn and a non-compliance matter at 121 Dartmouth Terrace.

• Public hearing for 407 Union Street
• New public hearings for properties on St. James Avenue, Mulberry Street, and Madison Avenue
• Preservation review for 9 York Street
• Discussion regarding Forest Park Trolley Barn
• Non-compliance matter at 121 Dartmouth Terrace

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will conduct interviews for a fifth board member and review several disability applications. The meeting also includes votes on superannuations and the reaffirmation of various financial warrants.

• Interviews and vote for a fifth Board Member
• Reaffirmation of $7,246,231.86 in retirement payroll warrant
• PRIT fund redemption of $2,750,000.00
• Superannuations for four employees from the School and Police departments
• Disability applications for Police and Fire Department members

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss 2021 CPA recommendations and review an administrative consultant contract. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting.

• Deliberation on 2021 CPA recommendations
• Administrative Consultant contract
• Approval of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually to discuss updates regarding the COVID-19 response. The agenda included testimony from Dr. DelPilar-Morales, an infectious disease specialist from Baystate Health.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response
• Testimony from Dr. DelPilar-Morales, Baystate Health's Infectious Disease Specialist

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing proposals for new parking meters at four city locations. The agenda also includes changes to parking restrictions on Fargo and Lamont Streets and a new stop sign installation.

• Installation of new parking meters at four locations for a 90-day trial
• New 'NO PARKING TOW AWAY' zones on Fargo Street near Boston Road
• New 'NO PARKING TOW AWAY' zone on Lamont Street near Boston Road
• A new stop sign facing eastbound vehicles at Crest Street and Lakeside Street

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will consider several liquor license petitions. This includes a package store license for 1500 Main St and a restaurant renewal at 375 Island Pond Rd. The board will also hold an informational hearing regarding the Jazz & Roots Festival.

• Beer and Wine Annual Package Store License for Springfield Wine Exchange LLC at 1500 Main St, Suite 170
• All Alcohol Annual Restaurant License renewal for St. Anthony’s Men’s Society at 375 Island Pond Rd
• Change of Manager for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St
• Informational hearing for Jazz & Roots Festival at Stern Square

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting a public hearing regarding a variance request at SS Worthington St. The petitioner, Dakota T Mullen Mass Housing Connect Inc., seeks to erect a two-family dwelling in violation of specific Springfield Zoning Ordinance provisions.

• Variance request for a two-family dwelling at SS Worthington St (Parcel # 12535-0213)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider two Notices of Intent for Petition IDs 6343 and 6344. The agenda also includes a continued item for 144 Pondview Drive and the acceptance of May 25, 2021 minutes.

• Notice of Intent (Petition #6343)
• Notice of Intent (Petition #6344)
• Continued item: 144 Pondview Drive
• Certificate of Compliance: 45 Oak Brook Drive, East Longmeadow, MA
• Acceptance of May 25, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council scheduled a special meeting to be held via Zoom. The agenda includes an open session and a potential move into executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Executive session regarding litigation strategy

City Council

The Maintenance and Development and Finance committees are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes a discussion with the Springfield DPW and Big E regarding through-way access.

• Discussion with Springfield DPW and Big E regarding through-way access

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole will meet virtually to discuss police reform and Department of Justice recommendations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding pending or threatened litigation.

• Discussion of Police Reform and DOJ Recommendations
• Executive Session regarding litigation strategy

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee met on July 23, 2021. The agenda includes a vote to enter Executive Session to discuss contracting for legal services. The committee will not return to open session after this vote.

• Vote to enter Executive Session to discuss contracting for legal services

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet via telephone to approve July 1, 2021, meeting minutes and address correspondence regarding a closed business. The Board also intends to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters and review overvalue applications.

• Approval of July 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Correspondence regarding Springfield Neurology Associates LLC
• ATB Docket Review involving entities such as Davenport Squre 1 LLC and 1685 Boston Road LLC
• Review of Real Estate and Personal Property abatement applications
• Review of personal exemptions

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board will meet on July 22, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session to discuss the character or discipline of individuals or public officers.

• Executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline
• Public portion for community participation

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met on July 21, 2021. The agenda includes a proposal to amend Chapter 385 by inserting Article XI for speed hump petitions.

• Ordinance #6061: Amending Chapter 385 regarding speed hump petitions

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will review REO utilization forms for May and June 2021. The meeting includes discussions regarding the timing of final numbers for the Brightwood-Lincoln Project and updates on the Homer-Deberry Elem School Project.

• Introduction of the Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Impact for Fontaine Bros./Deberry-Homer Elem School Project General Contractors
• Review of REO Utilization Form for May and June 2021
• Discussion on presenting final Brightwood-Lincoln Project numbers
• Updates on Homer-Deberry Elem School Project

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board will conduct a public portion and an executive session regarding the character, condition, or discipline of individuals or officers. The agenda also includes reviews of rules and regulations scheduled for August and September 2021.

• Executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or officer discipline
• Rules and Regulations review (SO#21-070) scheduled for 8/15/2021
• Rules and Regulations review (PIE#21-006) scheduled for 9/6/2021

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to address the city's COVID-19 response. The agenda includes an update and discussion regarding the pandemic during the public portion of the meeting.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response

City Council

The City Council will consider several utility installation petitions for Liberty Street and the creation of a new historic district at 367 Hancock Street. The meeting includes the ratification of AFSCME collective bargaining agreements and various grant approvals. Members will also review zoning changes for properties on East Columbus Avenue and Boston Road.

• Creation of Elias Brookings Local Historic District at 367 Hancock Street
• Ratification of AFSCME Local 1596A and 3065 collective bargaining agreements
• State 911 Support & Incentive Grant of $992,816
• Zoning change for 1259 East Columbus Avenue from Bus C to Bus B
• Utility conduit petitions from Comcast and Verizon on Liberty Street

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will consider ratifying collective bargaining agreements for AFSCME Local 3065 and Local 1596A. The agenda also includes reviewing various grants for the Police Department, DPW, and libraries. Additionally, an order regarding a permanent utility easement at 415 Main Street is scheduled for discussion.

• Ratification of AFSCME Local 3065 and Local 1596A collective bargaining agreements
• $821,169 Mass Gaming Commission Grant amendment for Police Department enforcement costs
• $992,816 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant
• Permanent utility easement to NSTAR/Eversource at 415 Main Street
• Various grants for DPW and library services

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Elaine Circle Extension. The agenda also includes reviewing vegetation management at 144 Pondview Drive and a Certificate of Compliance for 45 Oak Brook Drive, East Longmeadow.

• Vegetation management at 144 Pondview Drive
• Certificate of Compliance for 45 Oak Brook Drive, East Longmeadow
• Discussion regarding Elaine Circle Extension
• Acceptance of May 25, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council is reviewing Ordinance #6137. This item proposes amendments to Chapter 178 concerning gasoline stations.

• Ordinance #6137: Amending Chapter 178 regarding Gasoline Stations

Park Commission

The Park Commission will discuss several requests for park use, including festivals at Riverfront Park. The agenda also includes a tree removal request at 68 Rockland Street and the Rail Trail connection to East Longmeadow. Additionally, the commission will consider permit fee waivers and a grant application for Richard Neal Park.

• Tree removal request at 68 Rockland Street
• Use of Riverfront Park for Springfield Indie Soul Festival and Sneaker Soiree
• Rail Trail connection between East Longmeadow and Springfield
• Permit fee waivers for New North Citizens Council and Community Day in Gerrish Park
• ORLP Grant application for Richard Neal Park

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a public portion during its July 8 meeting. This session includes discussions regarding a one-year review on police reform and a DOJ report.

• One year review on police reform discussion
• Discussion of DOJ Report

City Council

The Springfield City Council is meeting to discuss the Lake Massasoit Project as part of its Sustainability and Environment Agenda. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion of Lake Massasoit Project

City Council

The City Council agenda includes an update on the Post Overdose Rapid Response Program during the public portion. Aside from this item, the agenda contains only procedural information.

• Update on Post Overdose Rapid Response Program

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will deliberate on 2021 CPA recommendations and discuss an off-cycle application. The committee also plans to address increasing reserves based on FY21 revenue and a consultant contract.

• Increasing reserves based on increased FY21 revenue
• Administrative Consultant contract
• Deliberation on 2021 CPA recommendations
• Discussion of off-cycle application

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes an update and discussion on the COVID-19 response during the public portion of the agenda. No other legislative items or decisions are listed for this session.

• Update and discussion on COVID-19 response

City Council

The Springfield City Council will consider an order to continue retaining the Conservation Law Foundation as legal counsel. This follows an appeal of a Zoning Board of Appeals matter to the Land Court. The order covers representation for the Council and its individual members.

• Order to continue retaining legal counsel from Conservation Law Foundation
• Legal representation regarding Palmer Renewable Energy, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will meet via telephone to review June monthly abatement totals for real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise. The Board also intends to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for matters at the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review of June monthly abatement totals
• Review of 8 of 58 requests, including 58 Wilkes Street
• Executive session regarding Springfield 3640 Medical Properties LLC
• Executive session regarding 273 State Street
• Executive session regarding Memorial Square Apartments and 1492 Boston Road LLC

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings for both new and continued property petitions. The agenda also includes a petition regarding historical preservation and an informational item about non-compliance at 121 Dartmouth Terrace.

• Public hearings for petitions at 211-213 Worthington Street, 19 Florentine Gardens, 10 Cornell Street, 107 Maplewood Terrace, and 70 Randolph Street
• New public hearing for 407 Union Street
• Preservation petition for 9 York Street
• Non-compliance information for 121 Dartmouth Terrace

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing regarding a petition by BH Chestnut Crossing LLC. The petitioner seeks a variance to demolish part of an existing multi-family structure and add a lot line to create a new parcel. This request involves allowing the remaining parcel to exist in violation of specific zoning articles.

• Variance request for 275 Chestnut St involving building demolition and lot line addition

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission will review Petition ID #6299 for a Request for Determination of Applicability. The agenda also includes 1879 Allen Street and Pasco Road overgrowth trimming.

• Petition ID #6299 (Request for Determination of Applicability)
• 1879 Allen Street
• Pasco Road overgrowth trimming

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss an audit of the marijuana selection process. No other items of business are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion regarding the audit of the marijuana selection process

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings on several special permit requests and zoning ordinance changes. These include proposals for drive-up service windows, a pet crematorium, and a medical treatment facility. The council will also act on various traffic petitions regarding parking and street signs.

• Special permit for a drive-up service window at 1259 East Columbus Avenue
• Special permit for a pet crematorium at 142 Hancock Street
• Special permit for a medical treatment facility at 281 Cottage Street
• Zoning change to Business B for properties on Boston Road, Wollaston Street, and Shumway Street
• Traffic petitions for 'No Parking' orders on Longhill, Arvilla, and Clark Streets

School Committee- Regular

The committee will consider several collective bargaining agreements for the Springfield Education Association and School Clerks. They will also review grant expenditures for acceleration academies and after-school programs. Additionally, the agenda includes approving high school diplomas and a property easement for Eversource.

• Approval of collective bargaining agreements with SEA and AFSCME
• $153,437.00 expenditure for FY21 Acceleration Academies Grant
• $288,000.00 expenditure for FY21-FY23 After-School Enrichment Program Grant
• Easement over Commerce High School property to Eversource for electric conduits
• Approval of various high school diplomas

City Council

The Committee on Elder Affairs is meeting to discuss plans for reopening senior centers. The committee will also address upcoming summer activities.

• Discussion of plans for reopening Senior Centers
• Planning for Summer Activities

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a final hearing concerning reported violations at Level 5 Restaurant. The board will also consider a petition to transfer a license to Fuego Sports Bar, LLC.

• Petition for a license transfer from 881 Carew St, LLC to Fuego Sports Bar, LLC at 885 Carew St
• Final hearing for Level 5 Restaurant (890 State St) regarding failure to report a disturbance and security plan violations

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting to act on several fiscal year 2022 budget orders proposed by Mayor Sarno. These items include the General Fund, Revolving Funds, Enterprise Fund, and ARPA fund revenue.

• $755,699,548 FY22 General Fund budget
• $21,693,277 FY22 Enterprise Fund budget
• $491,696,545 appropriation for the School Department
• $51,928,503 appropriation for the Police Department
• FY22 ARPA Fund revenue order

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually to discuss the city's COVID-19 response. The agenda included an update on pandemic response efforts during the public portion of the meeting.

• Update on COVID-19 response

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several budget orders proposed by Mayor Sarno for Fiscal Year 2022. These include the General Fund, Revolving Funds, and Enterprise Fund budgets. The agenda also addresses revenue from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund.

• FY22 General Fund budget totaling $755,699,548
• FY22 Enterprise Fund budget order
• FY22 Revolving Funds budget order
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund revenue update

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on June 21, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an ordinance to amend Chapter 178 regarding gasoline stations.

• Ordinance #6137 amending Chapter 178 regarding gasoline stations

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to adjust annual compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. The agenda also includes an amendment to Chapter 178 regarding gasoline sales at retail stations. This amendment proposes new rules for motorized recreational vehicles and potential fines for retailers.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 178 regarding gasoline sales for motorized recreational vehicles
• $100 fine for gasoline station violations of the proposed ordinance
• Increase City Council President pay to $28,500 and other members to $28,000
• Increase Mayor's salary to $175,000 effective January 1, 2024
• Increase School Committee member compensation to $18,000

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet to consider a recommendation for the full School Committee. The subcommittee will vote on approving $288,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Health. This funding is designated for the FY21-FY23 After-School Enrichment Program Grant.

• Vote to recommend approval of $288,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Health for after-school enrichment

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct several new and continued public hearings for property petitions. The agenda includes an environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street and preservation reviews for 9 York Street and 20 Shumway Street. Additionally, the commission will receive information regarding the McKnight Historic Homes Restoration Program.

• Public hearings for petitions at 57 School Street and 211-213 Worthington Street
• Environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street
• Preservation reviews for 9 York Street and 20 Shumway Street
• Information on the McKnight Historic Homes Restoration Program
• Non-compliance information regarding 121 Dartmouth Terrace

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a proposal by Eversource/CMA. The project involves installing underground gas facilities on Wilmington Street to extend service to a customer at 17 Wilmington Avenue.

• Hearing for underground gas facility installation on Wilmington Street
• Service extension for 17 Wilmington Avenue

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding several zoning changes. These include rezoning properties on Boston Road, ES Wollaston Street, and 20 Shumway Street to Business B, and changing 797 Berkshire Avenue to Industrial A. The board will also consider a new beer and wine liquor license for 1500 Main Street.

• Zone change for 1021 Boston Road, SS Boston Road, ES Wollaston Street, and 20 Shumway Street
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Elaine Circle Extension
• New beer and wine liquor license at 1500 Main Street
• Zone change for 797 Berkshire Avenue from Business a to Industrial A

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss city business regarding COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and asthma concerns. The council will also review health center updates including staffing, finance, and IT. Two items related to outreach and program data require a board vote.

• COVID update
• Opioid crisis discussion
• Vote on Outreach & Enrollment
• Vote on Program Data Report
• Health Center staffing/provider update

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission is holding a special meeting to review a horse riding permit. The commission will consider an application update and approval for item 21-13.

• Horse Riding Permit (Item 21-13) application update and approval

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a meeting to review communications and business items. A public hearing is scheduled for Comcast to install conduit and cable lines at 262 Liberty Street.

• Comcast hearing regarding fiber optic and coax cable installation at 262 Liberty St.
• Proposal to install 335 feet of 4-inch PVC conduit

Board of Public Works

This meeting agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate regarding the call to order and location. No substantive items, contracts, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

City Council

The Springfield City Council is reviewing several grants, including over $93 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes special permit requests for a pet crematorium and a medical treatment facility. Additionally, the Council will consider budget transfers and zoning changes.

• American Rescue Plan Act funding of $93,848,687
• Special permit for a pet crematorium at 142 Hancock Street
• Special permit for a medical treatment facility at 281 Cottage Street
• Transfer of $5,500,780.88 to the Stabilization Reserve Fund
• Ordinance amendment regarding speed humps

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a budget hearing regarding the School Department. This agenda contains only this item.

• School Department budget hearing

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes from May 2021 and report on monthly abatement totals. The Board also intends to vote on entering an executive session regarding litigation strategy and overvalue applications.

• May real estate abatement total of $72,697.56
• May personal property abatement total of $6,626.27
• February motor vehicle excise total of $47,006.17
• Vote to enter executive session for ATB Docket Review

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing an order for $6,066,102 in HOME-ARP funds. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding additional ARP funding.

• Order #6247 for $6,066,102 in HOME-ARP funds
• Discussion of additional ARP funding

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board is scheduled to meet on June 9, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session to discuss the character or discipline of individuals. No specific names or case details are provided in the text.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Public portion

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to conduct budget hearings for several municipal departments. These sessions include reviews for services such as police, fire, and public works.

• Budget hearing for Police
• Budget hearing for Fire
• Budget hearing for DPW
• Budget hearing for Health & Human Services
• Budget hearing for Library

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee held a special meeting on June 8, 2021. The committee voted to enter into an executive session to discuss strategy related to SEA collective bargaining negotiations. Following this vote, the committee did not return to open session.

• Vote to enter Executive Session regarding SEA collective bargaining negotiations

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to conduct budget hearings for various municipal departments. These sessions include reviews for offices such as the Mayor, OMB (Finance), and Information Technology.

• Budget hearings for the Mayor and City Clerk
• Budget hearings for OMB (Finance) and Information Technology
• Budget hearings for Human Resources & Labor Relations

City Council

The City Council meeting agenda consists only of the call to order and a public portion for a general update on the COVID-19 response. No legislative actions or decisions were listed.

• General update on COVID-19 Response

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of a horse riding permit ordinance and a request to remove parking restrictions on Dunmoreland Street.

• City Ordinance 21-11: Horse Riding Permit Application
• Removal of 'No Parking 8:00am to 6:00pm' on Dunmoreland St from Wilbraham Road to Westford Cir
• Approval of May 10, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding a proposal by Crown Castle. The project involves installing 100 feet of 4-inch underground conduit from an existing pole to a handhold at 2145 Roosevelt Ave.

• Hearing for installation of 100 ft. of 4-inch underground conduit at 2145 Roosevelt Ave

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to review previous minutes and communications. The agenda includes a hearing for Crown Castle regarding the installation of 160 feet of underground conduit from Memorial Drive to 2145 Roosevelt Ave.

• Hearing for Crown Castle to install 160 ft. of 4-inch underground conduit at 2145 Roosevelt Ave.

City Council

The City Council will review several special permit requests, including a medical treatment facility at 281 Cottage Street and a pet crematorium. The agenda also includes the approval of multiple federal grants and a $1,000,000 bond authorization for police vehicles.

• Special permit for a medical treatment facility at 281 Cottage Street
• $6,066,102 HOME-ARP grant
• $1,000,000 bond authorization for Police Department vehicles
• Special permit for a pet funeral operation at 142 Hancock Street
• Zoning change request for 1021 Boston Road

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant orders and financial reports. This includes the April revenue versus expenditure report and multiple federal and state grants. The committee will also consider a $1,000,000 bond authorization for police vehicles.

• $6,066,102.00 ARP Funds order
• $4,405,674.00 HUD Continuum of Care Grant
• $3,954,556.00 CDBG Entitlement Grant
• $1,000,000.00 bond authorization for Police Department vehicles
• $734,699 transfer of free cash to OPEB Trust

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting to interview three candidates for the position of City Clerk. Following the interviews, the council will conduct an election for the role.

• Interview of City Clerk nominee Rosa Jones
• Interview of City Clerk nominee Gladys Oyola-Lopez
• Interview of City Clerk nominee Christopher Lizotte
• Election of City Clerk

City Council

The Springfield City Council will conduct a preliminary screening of applicants for the office of City Clerk. This item is scheduled to be discussed during an executive session.

• Interviewing applicants for the appointment of City Clerk

Park Commission

The Park Commission is reviewing several requests from the Juneteenth Committee regarding film screenings and alcohol service at Blunt Park. The commission will also consider a PARC Grant application for Blunt Park and support for the Highland Heritage Rail Trail. Additionally, the Sheriff's Department has requested use of King Philips Stockade for training.

• Request to show The Hate You Give at Blunt Park
• Request to serve beer and wine at Blunt Park
• PARC Grant application request for Blunt Park
• Letter of support request for Highland Heritage Rail Trail
• Sheriff's Department request to use King Philips Stockade

School Committee- Regular

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will vote on a recommendation to the full School Committee regarding an easement at Commerce High School. The proposal would allow Eversource to install conduits to improve electric services in the area.

• Easement for Eversource at Commerce High School to install electrical conduits

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for several new and continued property petitions. The agenda also includes an environmental review and a discussion regarding the preservation of a historically significant building.

• Public hearings for petitions at 367 Hancock Street, 51-53 Bay Street, and 187 Westminster Street
• New public hearings for properties on Central Street, Cornell Street, and Bowdoin Street
• Environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street
• Preservation of historically significant buildings at 9 York Street

City Council

The committee will hold an executive session to consider and interview candidates for the office of City Clerk. Following this, the committee intends to vote in open session to establish a short list of candidates to recommend to the full City Council.

• Interviewing applicants for the City Clerk position
• Voting to establish a short list of candidates for recommendation to the full City Council

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will review a petition from the owner of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park regarding a rent increase. The board will also decide on a hearing date and approve minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park owner's petition for rent increase
• Decision on a hearing date for the rent increase petition
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will consider approving 15 retirement superannuations for various city departments. The board will also vote to reaffirm several financial warrants, including $6,986,186.83 for retiree payroll and $1,308,581.40 in expenses. Additionally, the agenda includes a vote on an accidental disability application for a police officer.

• Approval of 15 retirement superannuations across city departments
• Reaffirmation of warrants including $6,986,186.83 for retiree payroll
• Vote on an accidental disability application for a police officer
• Selection of a fifth member for the Retirement Board
• Consideration of 20 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems

Board of Library Commissioners

The Springfield Library Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the May 5, 2021 meeting and vote on a revised privacy policy. The agenda also includes committee, chairman, and director reports.

• Vote on Privacy Policy Revision
• Approval of May 5, 2021 minutes
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman’s Report
• Director’s Report

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the Tinkham Woods preliminary subdivision and a zone change at 1259 East Columbus Avenue. The meeting also includes new requests for a zone change involving Boston Road, Wollaston Street, and Shumway Street, as well as the Elaine Circle Extension subdivision plan.

• Preliminary subdivision layout for Tinkham Woods (33 proposed lots)
• Zone change request for 1259 East Columbus Avenue
• Zone change from Residence a and Business a to Business B for properties at 1021 Boston Road, SS Boston Road, ES Wollaston Street, and 20 Shumway Street
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Elaine Circle Extension

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two development petitions. One petitioner seeks variances to build a Family Resource Center across several properties. Another proposal involves replacing one single-family home with three new houses.

• Variance for Family Resource Center at 116 Florence St and other addresses
• Request for a changing image sign and a fence over 3 feet
• Demolition of a single-family house at 221 Laurelton St
• Construction of three new single-family houses at 221 Laurelton St

School Committee- Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet to consider several music and arts courses. The subcommittee will vote on recommendations for approval by the full School Committee.

• Recommendation for Vocals I, II, III (Honors) and Senior Musicianship (Honors) courses
• Recommendation for CATTA I, II, III, and IV arts courses

City Council

The City Council's City Clerk Search Committee met in executive session. The committee met to consider and/or interview applicants for the office of City Clerk.

• Executive session to consider or interview applicants for the City Clerk position

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 15, 2021. The agenda consists of procedural items including the approval of prior minutes and other items requiring a vote. Specific topics for discussion are not detailed in this notice.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting remotely to discuss several agenda items. The committee plans to deliberate on 2021 CPA recommendations and renew the contract for the CPA Coordinator. Additionally, they will request technical assistance from PVPC for preservation services.

• Deliberation on 2021 CPA recommendations
• Renewal of CPA Coordinator contract
• Request for technical assistance from PVPC
• Approval of May 4, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council's preliminary screening committee is meeting to consider and interview applicants for the office of City Clerk. This portion of the meeting will be held in executive session.

• Interviewing applicants for the position of City Clerk

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for discussion. This session features an update and discussion regarding the COVID-19 response.

• COVID-19 response update and discussion

School Committee- Regular

The agenda for the May 27, 2021, Springfield School Committee meeting contains only procedural items and retiree recognition. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Retirees recognition

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will meet virtually to discuss utility installations and parking authority agreements. The agenda includes a petition for Eversource Gas cabinet installations and an order regarding Springfield Parking Authority towing amendments.

• Eversource Gas cabinet installations (Petition #6155)
• Amendments to Springfield Parking Authority Towing Management and Lease Agreements (Order #6136)

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider new all-alcohol restaurant licenses for two local businesses. The meeting also includes the surrender of licenses for Chili’s Grill & Bar and Fifth Alarm.

• New alcohol license petition for Dewey’s Jazz Lounge at 232 Worthington St
• New alcohol license petition for Cana & Café Bar Restaurant at 141 State St
• License surrender for Chili’s Grill & Bar at 302 Cooley St
• License surrender for Fifth Alarm at 775 Worthington St

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding public hearings regarding two development petitions. One involves variances for a Family Resource Center at 116 Florence St and surrounding addresses. The second proposes replacing one single-family house with three new homes at 221 Laurelton St.

• Variance for a Family Resource Center at 116 Florence St
• Request for a changing image sign and a fence over 3ft at 116 Florence St
• Proposal to demolish one house at 221 Laurelton St
• Plan to build three new single-family houses at 221 Laurelton St

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These include approving a $153,437.00 expenditure for the FY21 Acceleration Academies Grant and reorganizing legal services.

• Recommendation to approve $153,437.00 from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the FY21 Acceleration Academies Grant
• Recommendation to approve the reorganization of legal services

School Committee- Regular

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will review an informational item regarding anticipated changes to school boundary assignments. These changes are related to the opening of the new Brightwood/Lincoln School.

• Anticipated boundary assignment changes for the 2021-2022 school year

Animal Control

The Animal Control board will conduct multiple hearings regarding dangerous dog designations. These proceedings include requests for new hearings and the removal of existing designations.

• Dangerous dog hearing for two pit bulls at 8 Kay Street
• Removal of dangerous designation for Taz
• Dangerous dog hearing for a dog at 205 Mount Holly Rd
• Dangerous dog hearing for a dog at 40 Norfolk
• Dangerous dog hearing for Nova at 41 Cottonwood

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission is reviewing continued items regarding Notices of Intent for South Shore Drive and Allen Street. The commission will also consider a Certificate of Compliance for 0 Boston Rd and approve minutes from April and May 2021.

• Springfield Water and Sewer: South Shore Drive NOI
• 1879 and 1885 Allen Street NOI
• Certificate of Compliance for 0 Boston Rd
• Approval of April 27, 2021 minutes
• Approval of May 11, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council agenda for May 25, 2021, contains only a virtual town hall under the public portion. No other legislative items or administrative actions were listed.

• Virtual Town Hall

City Council

The agenda consists of a legislative update during the public portion. No other specific items or decisions are listed in this document.

• State and Federal Legislative Update

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a Verizon proposal. The project involves installing 565 feet of two four-inch conduits on Johnson Street and Ranney Street for telecommunications distribution.

• Hearing for Verizon to install 565 feet of conduit at Ranney and Johnson Streets

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will meet to vote on entering an executive session. This session involves discussing litigation strategy and collective bargaining for multiple employee groups, including nurses, clerks, and custodians. The committee will not return to open session after this vote.

• Vote to enter executive session regarding litigation strategy
• Collective bargaining negotiations for SEA
• Negotiations for UFCW School Nurses and Security Guards
• Negotiations for AFSCME School Clerks and NAGE Crossing Guards
• Negotiations for school custodians, tradesmen, and technical employees

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole will meet virtually to hold a discussion regarding the Water & Sewer Budget. This item is part of the public portion of the meeting.

• Discussion of Water & Sewer Budget

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet via telephone to approve meeting minutes and consider a charitable exemption application for Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Westernmass. The Board also intends to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding several properties at the Appellate Tax Board.

• Charitable exemption application for Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Westernmass on ES Plainfield Street
• Review of motor vehicle warrants for excise collection
• Executive session regarding ATB Docket Review litigation strategy

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will hold entertainment and late night entertainment hearings. These sessions involve reviewing license matters for several local restaurants and lounges.

• Entertainment hearing for Malecon Restaurant at 137 Chestnut St
• Entertainment hearing for Hemil’s Bar & Grill at 278 Main St
• Entertainment hearing for Hookah Haaz Cigar Lounge at 296 Cooley St
• Entertainment hearing for Dewey’s Jazz Lounge at 232 Worthington St

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding several property petitions. The agenda also includes an environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street and informational updates.

• Continued public hearings for properties on Madison Avenue, Bellevue Avenue, Sumner Avenue, and Maple Street
• New public hearings for 367 Hancock Street, 51-53 Bay Street, 187 Westminster Street, 151 Forest Park Avenue, and 120 Harvard Street
• Environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street
• Informational updates regarding 91 Central Street and 13-31 Elm Street

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is conducting public hearings for several land use petitions. These include an alcoholic liquor license at 141 State Street, a preliminary subdivision of Tinkham Woods, and a zone change for 1259 East Columbus Avenue.

• Liquor License petition for 141 State Street
• Preliminary subdivision of Tinkham Woods with 33 proposed lots
• Zone change for 1259 East Columbus Avenue

Public Health Council

The council will receive updates regarding COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and asthma/environmental concerns. The meeting also includes votes on IT outreach, enrollment, and program data reports for the Health Center.

• Vote on IT Outreach & Enrollment
• Vote on IT Program Data Report
• COVID update
• Opioid crisis discussion
• Asthma/Environmental discussion

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will review the Responsible Employer Ordinance utilization form for April 2021 and consider approving minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes a public comment period.

• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of REO Utilization form for April 2021
• Public speak out period

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board will meet on May 18, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and an executive session regarding the character or discipline of individuals or officers.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters or officer discipline
• Review of Rules and Regulations (SO#21-044 and PIE#21-005)

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually to hold a discussion and provide an update regarding the city's COVID-19 response. The meeting included a public portion for these discussions.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing for Crown Castle. The proposal involves installing 40 feet of underground conduit from an existing handhold on Roosevelt Avenue to the property line at 2100 Roosevelt Ave.

• Hearing for Crown Castle to install 40 ft. of underground conduit at 2100 Roosevelt Ave.

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to act on petitions for gas cabinet installations and several special permit applications. These include requests for a medical treatment facility, a trash hauling service, and amendments to an existing McDonald's drive-up window. Some items are continuations from previous hearings.

• Columbia Gas/Eversource request for above-ground telemetry cabinets
• McDonald's special permit amendment at 809 Boston Road
• Medical treatment facility permit for 281 Cottage Street
• Trash hauling service facility permit for 4 Birnie Avenue
• Motor vehicle sales and repair permit for multiple locations

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a public portion for discussion regarding the next steps in the Police Commission lawsuit.

• Discussion of next steps on Police Commission law suit

Board of Assessors

The Board will review monthly abatement totals for April across real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy for the Appellate Tax Board and review overvalue applications.

• April real estate abatement total of $512,009.64
• April personal property abatement total of $8,100.22
• April motor vehicle excise abatement total of $29,016.11
• Review of 8 of 58 requests to the Department of Revenue

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will meet to review administrative updates and school construction projects. The agenda includes a vote on a contract amendment for William N. DeBerry Elementary School and a tour of the Brightwood/Lincoln Elementary School building.

• Approval of April 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Vote on Fontaine Brothers Early Amendment #1 Package to the CM at Risk Contract for William N. DeBerry Elementary School
• Tour of Brightwood/Lincoln Elementary School Building

Park Commission

The Park Commission will discuss park usage and maintenance during a virtual meeting. Agenda items include a request for additional ice time and a proposal regarding fishing in the park.

• Request for additional ice time
• Proposal for no fishing in park
• MassMutual request for tree platform installation at Kenefick, Calhoun and Mason Square
• Approval of April 22, 2021 meeting minutes

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for various school projects. These requests include HVAC upgrades, roofing repairs, and facility replacements at multiple locations. The committee also scheduled an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• MSBA Statement of Interest for German Gerena Community School (HVAC and exterior repairs)
• MSBA Statement of Interest for Milton Bradley School (heating system and windows/doors)
• MSBA Statement of Interest for Rebecca Johnson School (heating and roofing)
• MSBA Statement of Interest for Central High School (heating system upgrade)
• MSBA Statement of Interest for White Street School (facility replacement)

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for several school projects. These submissions include HVAC, roofing, and window upgrades at various local schools. The committee also moved to enter executive session regarding pending litigation.

• HVAC and classroom upgrades for German Gerena Community School at 200 Birnie Avenue
• Heating system and window/door upgrades for Milton Bradley School at 22 Mulberry Street
• Roofing and heating system upgrades for Rebecca Johnson School at 55 Catharine Street
• Heating system and energy management upgrades for Central High School at 1840 Roosevelt Avenue
• Facility replacement requests for White Street School and Washington School

City Council

The State and Federal Relations Sub-Committee will hold a virtual meeting to provide a state and federal legislative update. Aside from this item, the agenda contains only procedural items.

• State and federal legislative update

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to Chapter 73, Section 40 of the City Ordinance regarding paid legal holidays. No other specific items are listed on this agenda.

• Ordinance #6182: Amendment to Chapter 73 Sec 40 (Paid Legal Holidays)

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider petitions for new all-alcohol restaurant licenses at 232 Worthington St and 141 State St. The meeting also includes a final hearing regarding Level 5 Restaurant and Section 77 hearings for three other businesses.

• New All Alcohol Annual Restaurant License: Dewey’s Jazz Lounge (232 Worthington St)
• New All Alcohol Annual Restaurant License: Cana & Café Bar Restaurant (141 State St)
• Final Hearing: Level 5 Restaurant regarding incident violations
• Section 77 Hearing: Chili’s Grill & Bar (302 Cooley St)
• Section 77 Hearings: Typical Sicilian Ristorante and Fifth Alarm

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on May 12, 2021. The agenda includes a public portion and the consideration of Ordinance ID #6137. This ordinance proposes adding a new section to Chapter 178 and amending Chapter 1, Article V.

• Ordinance ID #6137: Amending Chapter 178 and Chapter 1, Article V

City Council

The Youth Committee held a virtual meeting on May 12, 2021. The agenda included a public portion to discuss the upcoming year's activities for the Springfield Cultural Partnership.

• Discussion of the activities of the Springfield Cultural Partnership in the coming year

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission met virtually on May 11, 2021. The agenda includes a Notice of Intent for Petition ID #6221 and continued discussions regarding the Amtrak Rail RDA and South Shore Drive. The commission also addressed an emergency certification for 730 Worcester Street.

• Notice of Intent for Petition ID #6221
• Amtrak Rail RDA discussion
• Springfield Water and Sewer: South Shore Drive Notice of Intent
• Emergency Certification for 730 Worcester Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the city's COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes discussions with community outreach representatives.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response
• Discussion with Community outreach representatives

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission is reviewing several traffic regulation changes and a city ordinance amendment. Proposed items include new parking restrictions on Avon Place and Oak Street, as well as a stop sign installation on Fairlawn Street.

• Changing Clark Street from two-way to one-way traffic for a 90-day trial
• Amending Chapter 327 regarding Solid Waste
• New 'No Parking' regulations on Avon Place and Oak Street
• Installing a stop sign facing westbound vehicles on Fairlawn Street at Bellamy Road

City Council

The Springfield City Council is reviewing several grants, including a $1,011,875 American Rescue Plan Act grant. The agenda includes petitions for gas utility work by Eversource and Comcast, along with various budget transfers. The council will also consider statements of interest for numerous local schools.

• $1,011,875 American Rescue Plan Act Grant
• $150,000 donation to East Forest Park Library
• Eversource gas utility petitions for cabinet installations and Chapin Terrace
• Budget transfers totaling over $523,000 across various departments
• Lease purchase financing contract for School Department computers

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several financial orders. These include federal grants, library donations, and various departmental budget transfers.

• HHS American Rescue Plan Act Grant ($1,011,875.00)
• East Forest Park Library Donation ($150,000.00)
• Police CIT/HOPE Grant funding increase ($20,000)
• Budget transfers for DPW, Parks, and Facilities departments
• Lease purchase financing for School Department computers

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding a special meeting to consider the FY22 budget. This item requires a formal vote from the committee members.

• Approval of the Superintendent's FY22 Recommended Budget

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These include approving expenditures from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grants and the Superintendent's FY22 Recommended Budget.

• $500,000.00 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education FY21 Remote Learning Support Services Grant recommendation
• $10,816.00 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education FY21 Digital Literacy and Computer Science Student Learning Devices Grant recommendation
• Superintendent's FY22 Recommended Budget recommendation

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding various property petitions. The agenda also includes an environmental review for Bay Street and informational updates on several properties.

• Continued public hearings for petitions at 393 Maple Street and 75 Mulberry Street
• New public hearings for petitions at 223 Pine Street and 31 Madison Avenue
• Environmental review for 51-53 Bay Street
• Informational updates regarding properties on Chestnut Street and Bowdoin Street
• Non-applicability update for the McKnight Historic Homes Restoration Program

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will review a petition from the owner of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park regarding a rent increase. The board will also decide on a hearing date and approve minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting.

• Review of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park rent increase petition
• Decision on a hearing date for the petition
• Approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Retirement Board

The board will vote on 14 superannuations and an accidental disability application for a police officer. Members will also reaffirm several warrants, including over $6.9 million for retiree payroll. Additionally, the board will consider posting the position for a fifth member.

• Accidental disability application for Sean Sullivan of the Police Department
• Approval of 14 superannuations across various city departments
• Reaffirmation of warrants including $6,988,646.66 for retiree payroll
• Posting of the Fifth Board Member position
• Consideration of 19 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings for new alcoholic liquor licenses at 232 Worthington Street and 141 State Street. The board will also consider the preliminary layout for the Tinkham Woods subdivision, which includes 33 proposed lots.

• Liquor license petition for 232 Worthington Street
• Liquor license petition for 141 State Street
• Preliminary layout for Tinkham Woods (33 proposed lots)

School Committee- Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet to consider specific course titles for the Visual and Performing Arts program. The subcommittee will vote on a recommendation for the full School Committee regarding these titles.

• Vote to recommend Vocals I, Vocals II, Vocals III (Honors), and Senior Musicianship (Honors) course titles

School Committee- Regular

The subcommittee will hold a discussion regarding updates and next steps for staff demographics. The meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2021.

• Update and discussion on staff demographics

School Committee- Regular

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will vote to recommend projects to the full School Committee. These projects are intended for submittal to the MSBA for the 2021 Statements of Interest.

• Vote on school project recommendations for MSBA 2021 Statements of Interest

City Council

The Health & Human Services, Economic Development, and General Government committees are holding a joint meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Greater Springfield Housing Report by WayFinders and the UMass Donahue Institute.

• Presentation of Greater Springfield Housing Report by WayFinders & UMass Donahue Institute

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hear five-minute presentations from several 2021 project applicants. The agenda also includes updates on historic home plaques and the FY22 budget.

• Presentations from 2021 applicants including 2612 Main Street Renovations
• Update on Historic Homes plaques
• Contracting additional Preservation Consultant services
• FY22 Budget discussion

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet virtually to discuss the city's COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes a period for public comment.

• Update and discussion of COVID-19 Response
• Public portion

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review previous meeting minutes and communications. The agenda includes a hearing regarding the installation of underground gas facilities by Eversource/CMA to serve 89-91 Sumner Ave.

• Hearing for underground gas facility installation at 89-91 Sumner Ave.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review several items including a large grant for COVID-19 vaccination capacity. The agenda also includes a special permit request for 87 Quincy Street and orders regarding the Springfield Parking Authority.

• $296,713 COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity & Confidence Grant
• Special permit change for 87 Quincy Street
• $32,000 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
• Amendments to the Towing Management Agreement with Springfield Parking Authority
• Transfer of six foreclosed tax title parcels to the Conservation Commission

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant orders and a revenue report. These items include funding for COVID-19 vaccination capacity, firefighter safety equipment, and library state aid. The committee will also review the March revenue versus expenditure report.

• $296,713 COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity & Confidence grant
• $32,000 FY21 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
• $25,000 increase in funding for the FY21 Shannon CSI Grant
• $9,831.72 increase for FY21 State Aid to Public Library
• March Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting featuring updates on MGM summer programming and Court Square. The agenda also includes discussions regarding surrounding community payments and changes to gaming law.

• MGM summer programming update
• Court Square update
• Discussion of sports and online gaming law changes
• Discussion of Overlay/Plan/Sec.108 Program

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on a revised 2021-2022 school year calendar and an expenditure of $16,000.00 for literacy equity. The committee will also discuss a City Council proposal regarding filling vacancies.

• Approval of $16,000.00 for GLEAM literacy program
• Approval of revised 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
• Discussion on City Council proposal regarding filling vacancies
• City Connects update

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on a revised 2021-2022 school year calendar and a $16,000.00 expenditure for the GLEAM literacy program. The meeting also includes updates on City Connects and discussions regarding a City Council proposal on filling vacancies.

• Approve $16,000.00 expenditure for Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts (GLEAM)
• Approve revised 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
• City Connects update
• Discussion regarding City Council proposal on filling vacancies

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a telephonic meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session to review FY21 personal exemption and overvalue applications received by mail after February 3, 2021.

• Vote to enter executive session
• Review of FY21 personal exemption applications
• Review of FY21 overvalue applications received after 2/3/21

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding Springfield Water & Sewer. The proposal involves extending 155 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe and 135 feet of 8-inch water main to service single-family houses on Barnum Street.

• Hearing for sewer and water main extensions on Barnum Street

Community Police Hearing Board

The Community Police Hearing Board scheduled an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of individuals or public employees. The agenda also lists rules and regulations SO#21-045 and PIE#21-003.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters under exemption #1
• Rules and Regulations SO#21-045
• Rules and Regulations PIE#21-003

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding past incidents at Malecon Restaurant. The agenda also includes a petition for a manager change at Springfield Mobile and the approval of seasonal licenses.

• Manager change petition for Springfield Mobile at 1828 Boston Rd
• Informational hearing for Malecon Restaurant regarding a February 2021 incident
• Final hearing for Malecon Restaurant regarding December 2020 incidents
• Approval of seasonal licenses

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is conducting public hearings on two petitions. The first seeks a variance to construct a two-family house on ES Norfolk St. The second involves an administrative appeal by the Springfield City Council regarding building permit validity at 440 Cadwell Dr.

• Variance request for a two-family house on ES Norfolk St
• Administrative appeal regarding building permit validity at 440 Cadwell Dr/1000 Page Blvd

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY22 Operating Budget. The budget document will be available for review starting April 26, 2021.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY22 Operating Budget

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission is reviewing two environmental petitions and a continued item regarding Pan Am Railways. The agenda also includes discussions on Eastfield Mall restrictions and $600 for Chicopee River water sampling.

• Petition #6152: Request for Determination of Applicability
• Petition #6153: Notice of Intent
• Pan Am Railways RDA review
• Support for $600 Chicopee River H2O sampling at three sites
• Certificates of Compliance for 152 Rollins Street and North Side Boston Road

Community Preservation Committee

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will hear presentations from several 2021 applicants. The meeting also includes updates on the FY22 budget and historic homes plaques.

• Presentations for 2021 applicants including East Springfield Library Outdoor Reading Garden and Marshall Roy Splash Pad
• Update on Historic Homes plaques
• Review of the FY22 Budget
• Administrator's Projects Update

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several special permit applications, including a proposal to modify site plans for a McDonald's at 809 Boston Road. Other items include a request for a medical treatment facility on Cottage Street and a residential use change on Quincy Street.

• Site plan amendment for drive-up service window at 809 Boston Road
• Special permit for medical treatment facility at 281 Cottage Street
• Residential use permit amendment at 87 Quincy Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on April 26, 2021. The agenda includes a proposal to amend Chapter 178 and Chapter 1 of the city ordinances.

• Ordinance ID #6137: Amending Chapter 178 and Chapter 1, Article V Section 1-25

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review March abatement totals for real estate and motor vehicle excise. The agenda includes reviewing charitable exemption applications and parcel reassessments. The Board will also discuss a potential policy position regarding motor vehicle excise taxes prior to 1990.

• Charitable exemption application for Central City Boxing and Barbell Inc at 22 Tyler Street
• Reassessment of parcel at ES Balfour Drive
• Reassessment of parcels on NS Franklin Street
• Discussion of potential policy position for motor vehicle excise taxes prior to 1990
• March real estate abatement total of $29,815.05 and refund total of $7,989.71

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will review a petition from the owner of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park regarding a rent increase. The board will also decide on a date for a hearing related to this petition. Additionally, minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting are up for approval.

• Review of Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park owner's petition for rent increase
• Decision on a hearing date for the rent increase petition
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee meeting includes a public portion for resident comments. Scheduled topics involve traffic light patterns at the Page Blvd/Brookdale intersection and a crossing light on State Street.

• Public comment regarding Page Blvd/Brookdale intersection traffic lights
• Public comment regarding State Street crossing light

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will discuss a special act regarding how to fill vacancies in the City Council. The committee will also consider amendments to the Youth Poet Laureate ordinance and the addition of a new wage theft ordinance.

• Special Act #6140 regarding filling vacancies in the City Council
• Amendment to City Ordinance 67 Article XVII (Youth Poet Laureate)
• Addition of Article VI to Chapter 82 (Wage Theft Ordinance)

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is conducting public hearings for new alcoholic liquor licenses at 141 State Street and 232 Worthington Street. The board will also review a preliminary subdivision layout for Tinkham Woods involving 33 proposed lots.

• New alcoholic liquor license petition for 141 State Street
• New alcoholic liquor license petition for 232 Worthington Street
• Preliminary subdivision layout for Tinkham Woods with 33 proposed lots

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will review updates regarding COVID-19, opioids, and asthma/environmental issues. The council is also scheduled to vote on the Health Center's Outreach & Enrollment Report and Program Data Report.

• COVID Update
• Opioid Update
• Asthma/Environmental Update
• Vote on Outreach & Enrollment Report
• Vote on Program Data Report

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee met via remote technology on April 21, 2021. The agenda included a public portion for the review of American Recovery Act funding.

• Review of the American Recovery Act Funding

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a meeting via telephone to discuss items in executive session. The agenda includes reviewing litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters. The board will also review real estate and personal property overvalue applications and certain FY21 personal exemption applications.

• Review of ATB Docket litigation strategy
• Review of real estate and personal property overvalue applications
• Review of FY21 personal exemption applications received after 2/3/21