Springfield public meetings in 2024

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on December 20, 2024, at the Public Safety Complex to receive a presentation on the Performance Food Group Expansion Project and an update from the National Weather Service. The next meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2025.

• Presentation on Performance Food Group Expansion Project
• National Weather Service update
• Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2025

Animal Control

The Springfield Animal Control board will hold hearings on four dog cases, including nuisance and dangerous dog designations. The agenda includes a follow-up nuisance hearing for a dog named Mia at 64 California Ave, and dangerous dog hearings for dogs named Abby and Cuban, as well as a nuisance hearing for Coco.

• Nuisance Dog Hearing for Mia at 64 California Ave (follow-up from July and August hearings)
• Dangerous Dog Hearing for Abby at 192 Harkness Ave
• Dangerous Dog Hearing for Cuban at 67 Bowles Park
• Nuisance Dog Hearing for Coco at 45 Redfern Dr

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on several field trip requests and two financial items: a $200,000 grant from the EOS Foundation for the After the Bell Grant, and a $15,556,000 appropriation from carryover to fund investments. The committee will also recognize Senator Adam Gomez, a student representative, and youth football teams. Reports from standing committees and the superintendent are scheduled.

• Vote to appropriate $15,556,000 from carryover for listed investments
• Vote to accept $200,000 grant from EOS Foundation for After the Bell Grant
• Vote on overnight field trip for Central High to Babson College (Jan 13-14, 2025)
• Vote on overnight field trip for Central High to Wright State University (Mar 13-16, 2025)
• Vote on overnight field trip for Central High to Bridgeton High School (Apr 25-26, 2025)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several property modification petitions. The body will also consider petitions for the demolition of two buildings on Tyler Street.

• Demolition petition for 191 Tyler Street (ID # 8390)
• Demolition petition for 193 Tyler Street (ID # 8391)
• Roof and solar panel petition for 25 Marengo Park (ID # 8375)
• Ramp, renovations, and remediation petition for 5 Madison Avenue (ID # 8389)
• Ramp petition for 385 Maple Street (ID # 8388)

City Council

The Working Group on Digital Equity & Internet Access is meeting to receive an update from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC).

• Update from PVPC

City Council

The Springfield City Council Working Group on Digital Equity & Internet Access is meeting to receive an update from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC). No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this informational item and a public portion.

• Update from PVPC on digital equity and internet access in the region

Board of Public Works

The Springfield Board of Public Works convened on December 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM in the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, located at 70 Tapley Street. The agenda listed only the meeting’s location and a call to order. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings were noted on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one petition (ID #8393) involving properties at 395-401 - 417 Liberty St., 35 Heywood St., and SS Melrose Dt. The board may vote on a variance or special permit, but no details on the request are provided in the agenda.

• Petition (ID #8393) for 395-401 - 417 Liberty St. / 35 Heywood St / SS Melrose Dt.

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will receive presentations from Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel. Discussions will focus on the opioid crisis and tobacco regulation updates.

• Opioids Crisis Overview and RFP process for ORRF funding
• Tobacco Regulation Process updates

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss audits regarding citywide and Fire Department overtime. The meeting includes a public portion for resident input.

• Citywide Overtime Audit
• Fire Department Overtime Audit

Commission on Disability

The agenda for the Commission on Disability meeting on December 17, 2024, includes only standard procedural items: call to order, sign in, approval of minutes, new business (listed as 'Topic 1'), old business, other, and adjournment. No specific discussions or decisions are detailed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at Mason Square Library.

• Approval of minutes
• New business (Topic 1 - unspecified)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote to recommend two items to the full School Committee: an expenditure of $200,000 from the EOS Foundation for the After The Bell Grant and an appropriation of $15,556,000 from carryover funds for specific investments.

• Vote to approve $200,000 from EOS Foundation for After The Bell Grant
• Vote to approve $15,556,000 from carryover for investment list
• Budget & Finance Subcommittee meeting
• After The Bell Grant funding
• Carryover appropriation for investments

City Council

The Springfield City Council will consider two ordinances at its December 16 meeting. Ordinance 2024-1 adds a new section allowing veterans with a veteran license plate to use municipal parking meters without a fee. Ordinance ID #8382 amends the residency requirement for city employees, changing the required residency period from one year to two years for hires after September 1 2023. An informal caucus will also be held to elect the council president and vice‑president for the 2025 legislative session.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Add Section 385-17A granting fee‑free municipal parking meter use to veterans with a veteran license plate.
• Ordinance ID #8382: Amend Chapter 73 Article II A to require city employees hired on/after Sept 1 2023 to reside in Springfield for 24 months.
• Informal caucus to elect President and Vice‑President of the City Council for the 2025 legislative session.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is reviewing several tax warrants to be sent to collectors for the 2025 fiscal year. These items include real estate, personal property, and various liens and fees.

• Real Estate Tax FY2025: $122,402,321.51
• Personal Property Tax FY2025: $20,245,239.58
• CPA Surcharge FY2025: $1,357,276.33
• Trash Fee Lien FY2025: $713,822.27
• 38D Penalty FY2025: $158,500.00

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee of the Springfield School Committee is holding a public input session on the Interdepartmental Agreement between Springfield Public Schools and the Springfield Police Department regarding access to school security cameras. This is an informational/discussion item only; no vote is scheduled.

• Public Speak Out Session on the Interdepartmental Agreement between Springfield Public Schools and the Springfield Police Department Access to School Security Cameras Agreement

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to vote on a single item regarding student travel. The committee is asked to approve a field trip for the Renaissance School.

• Renaissance School field trip to Red Gate Farm in Ashfield, MA (Dec 17-19, 2024)

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will determine the 2025 meeting schedule and the date and location for the annual meeting. The board will also discuss Law Department representation and a personnel matter in executive session.

• 2025 meeting schedule
• Annual meeting date and location
• Law Department board representation
• Executive Session regarding Special Order (SO) #24-026 Rules and Regulations

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on December 11, 2024, to decide on new licenses and address violations. Items include a new all-alcoholic beverages brew pub license for White Lion Brewing Company, two new used car dealer licenses, and informational hearings for Wingz and Waffles (missing 2024 Common Victualler License) and a one-day beer and wine permit for Sweet Spice. Pre-hearing conferences will address alleged violations at Bueno y Sano (intoxicated employee) and Rose (entertainment after 1 am without a permit). The board will also conduct administrative reviews of incident reports for five establishments.

• New petition for Annual All Alcoholic Brew Pub License for The White Lion Brewing Company at 1500 Main St
• New petitions for Class II (Used) Car Dealer licenses for NEMC MA LLC at 890 Boston Rd and BBB Auto Inc at 289-291 Mill St
• Informational hearing for Wingz and Waffles at 74 Island Pond Road — no 2024 Common Victualler License
• Pre-hearing conference for Bueno y Sano at 415 Cooley St regarding intoxicated employee and unsanitary conditions
• Pre-hearing conference for Rose at 555 Worthington St concerning entertainment past 1:00 am without a late-night permit

City Council

The City Council will review several grant applications and free cash transfers for police vehicles and pension reserves. The body will also consider utility petitions for Eversource and Comcast, as well as amendments to city compensation ordinances.

• EPA Community Change Grant Program: $19,989,241.00
• Free Cash for Police Vehicles: $1,500,000.00
• BJA FY24 Substance Use Site-Based Program: $1,300,000.00
• Parks Department LWCF Grant for Magazine Park: $1,000,000.00
• Amendment to Chapter 61 regarding compensation for City Council, School Committee, and Mayor

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a continued discussion on potential new revenue sources during its December 9 meeting. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Continued discussion on new revenue sources

City Council

The City Council Finance Sub-Committee will consider several financial orders, including a $19.99 million EPA Community Change Grant with no match required. Other items include transferring three parcels of land to the Conservation Commission for $1, allocating $1.5M in free cash for police vehicles, and depositing millions into reserve and trust funds.

• EPA Community Change Grant Program - $19,989,241 (no match required)
• Quitclaim deed for ES Deboo Dr. and Lois St. lots to Springfield Conservation Commission for $1
• Free cash to Pay-Go for police vehicles - $1,500,000
• Free cash to Stabilization Reserve Fund - $1,700,000
• Free cash to OPEB Trust and Pension Stabilization Reserve - $2,127,530 each

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy at the Appellate Tax Board, personal exemption applications, and preliminary tax abatements for FY2023. Specific items include abatements for Smith & Wesson, Outdoor Media, and Springfield College, as well as charitable exemption applications from Grit And Gratitude Wrestling Academy and the Basketball Hall of Fame.

• Smith & Wesson – ATB docket litigation strategy
• Outdoor Media – ATB docket litigation strategy
• Grit And Gratitude Wrestling Academy, 184-186 Stafford Street – charitable exemption application
• Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Columbus Ave – charitable exemption application
• Springfield College – real estate property tax abatement (PID# 043250097)

Residency Commission

The Residency Commission will discuss items from the City Council Government Sub Committee meeting. The session includes a review of the residency ordinance and specific hiring requirements for city employees.

• Discussion of Residency Ordinance
• Review of hiring full/part time employees and rehires
• Discussion of residency hiring requirements (1yr) to move into city
• Discussion of domestic violence and hospice care
• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to conduct regular business and hear from student advisory speakers. The primary voting item is the approval of a field trip for Renaissance School. The meeting also includes reports from various standing committees.

• Vote to approve Renaissance School field trip to Red Gate Farm, Ashfield, MA (Dec 17-19, 2024)
• Approval of November 22, 2024, Special School Committee meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several petitions for building alterations, including painting, chimney work, shed, heat pump, steps, roof and solar panels, windows, porch and roof. They will also discuss protocols for historical review of municipally owned or funded projects, specifically the renovation of the former fire station at ES Oak Street, and consider other matters such as antennas at 1355 Liberty Street and a public speak-out session.

• Continued hearings: 3 Clarendon Street, 94 Elliot Street (paint), 63 Clarendon Street (chimney), 175 Mill Street (shed)
• New hearings: 141 Pineywoods Avenue (heat pump), 184 Thompson Street (steps/railings/window), 25 Marengo Park (roof and solar panels), 96 Firglade Avenue (windows)
• Environmental review: 86 Sherman Street (porch and roof)
• Protocols for historical review of municipally owned or funded projects: ES Oak Street renovations to former fire station (ID 8378)
• Other matters: 1355 Liberty Street antennas (ID 8379) and public speak-out session

City Council

The City Council's Health and Human Services and Elder Affairs committees are jointly meeting to discuss the issue of veteran fraud. The agenda lists a single public portion item on this topic, with no further details on specific actions or proposals.

• Public discussion on veteran fraud

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is convening for a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Retirement Board

The Board will consider involuntary accidental disability applications for police and fire personnel. Members will also vote on eight superannuation applications and the approval of several financial warrants.

• Warrant #78 for retirement payroll of $8,146,624.20 and PRIT fund redemption of $6,000,000.00
• Involuntary Accidental Disability applications for Hector Morales, Ahmad Sharif, and Randolph Blake
• Superannuation applications for 8 employees including police, school, and community development staff
• Warrants #73 through #77 totaling $300,260.40 for refunds, transfers, and expenses
• Consideration of 53 new members and 35 requests for refunds or transfers to other systems

Board of Library Commissioners

The Board of Library Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation from Brightwood Branch Supervisor Haydee Hodis. The body will also review minutes from October and November 2024 meetings.

• Presentation by Haydee Hodis, Supervisor of Brightwood Branch
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Site Plan Review for a proposed new mixed-use building with nine residential units at ES Parker Street. The meeting also includes acceptance of minutes and other routine matters.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Review (Tier 2) of a new mixed-use building with 9 residential units at ES Parker Street (petition ID #8347)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will approve the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss the Historic Homes Preservation Program lottery. It will consider a request to terminate the contract with Trinity United Methodist Church, adopt the annual CPA plan, and adopt a new application template and instructions. Additional items include administrator updates, other matters, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Historic Homes Preservation Program lottery
• Requested termination of contract with Trinity United Methodist Church
• Adopt annual CPA plan
• Adopt application template and instructions

License Commission

The License Commission holds a virtual public hearing to consider two one-day all-alcohol permits at 250 Albany St, a pre-hearing conference for alleged violations at P2B Springfield LLC dba The Place 2 be (1000 Hall of Fame Ave), and discussion of liquor license renewals and seasonal extensions. The board will also review a Section 77 final hearing for Graham's Package Store at 1649-1651 Main Street and receive an update on Palate, Inc. at 8 Temby Rd.

• One-day all-alcohol permit for Gun Violence Elimination Alliance, Inc. on Dec 14 –15 at 250 Albany St (birthday party)
• One-day all-alcohol permit for Gasoline Alley Foundation on Dec 8 at 250 Albany St (holiday market)
• Pre-hearing conference for P2B Springfield LLC dba The Place 2 be on four counts: selling alcohol without a license, displaying alcohol without a license, manager not on scene, and operating without required Certificate of Inspection
• Section 77 final hearing for Graham's Package Store (1649-1651 Main St) regarding license status after renovations
• Discussion of seasonal license extension requests

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple orders from Mayor Sarno, including accepting a $19,989,241 EPA Community Change Grant with no match required, allocating $1,500,000 from free cash for police vehicles, transferring $1,700,000 to the Stabilization Reserve Fund, $2,127,530 to OPEB Trust, and $2,127,530 to Pension Stabilization Reserve. The council will also review the October Revenue vs. Expenditure report and hold public hearings on several Eversource utility pole installations.

• Accept $19,989,241 EPA Community Change Grant - no match required
• Approve $1,500,000 from free cash for police vehicles
• Transfer $2,127,530 to Pension Stabilization Reserve from free cash
• Transfer $2,127,530 to OPEB Trust from free cash
• Public hearing on Eversource pole installations at 1650 Boston Road and other locations

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing to consider Comcast's request to install and maintain approximately 450 feet of 4-inch conduit with fiber optic line on Cadwell Drive. The installation would run from an Eversource pole to a location in front of 365 Cadwell Drive.

• Public hearing for Comcast: install 450 ft of 4-inch conduit with fiber optic line on Cadwell Drive
• Route from Eversource pole 22/16 at Cadwell Drive and Curve Street to 365 Cadwell Drive

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial orders, including a $4,022,550.97 transfer from stabilization reserves to cover the Abbe Brook culvert failure deficit, adoption of a local option tax exemption for elderly and disabled residents, and multiple transfers of certified free cash for tax relief and revenue. A special act on property tax assessment and the FY25 tax factor are also on the agenda.

• Transfer $4,022,550.97 from Stabilization Fund to Abbe Brook Culvert Failure Emergency fund
• Order accepting local option for aiding elderly and disabled tax exemption and establishing taxation fund
• Special Act relative to assessment of local property taxes in Springfield
• Transfer $1M from FY24 certified free cash to stabilization for targeted tax relief
• Transfer $3,000,000 from FY24 certified free cash to FY25 estimated revenues

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing on three items. The main item is an ordinance amendment replacing the entire chapter on solid waste, setting new definitions and fees for bulk waste stickers ($8 each, two for mattresses) and extra bag stickers ($2). Also up for discussion: a one-year extension of a special permit for 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street, and a zoning change for ES Ingersoll Grove from Residence A to Residence B.

• Amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste (replacing entire code, setting $8 bulk sticker, $2 extra bag sticker)
• One-year extension of special permit for 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street
• Zoning change for ES Ingersoll Grove from Residence A to Residence B
• Public hearing on all items at 7:00 PM on November 25, 2024

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive information regarding property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025. Assessors will present data on available tax rates and how the tax levy is allocated across different property types.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025 property tax rates

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial orders including a $4,022,550.97 transfer from stabilization reserves to cover the Abbe Brook culvert failure deficit. Also up for discussion are accepting a local option for elderly/disabled tax exemption, a special act on property tax assessment, and multiple transfers of certified free cash and stabilization funds for tax relief and revenue. A tax factor for FY25 is also on the agenda.

• Transfer $4,022,550.97 from Stabilization Fund to Abbe Brook Culvert Failure Deficit Fund
• Accept local option for elderly/disabled tax exemption and establish fund under M.G.L. c. 60 § 3D
• Special Act relative to assessment of local property taxes (attached, no further details in agenda)
• Transfer $1,000,000 from FY24 Certified Free Cash to Stabilization for targeted tax relief
• Transfer $3,000,000 from FY24 Certified Free Cash to FY25 Estimated Revenues

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will discuss two personnel policy topics: a relocation timeline requirement for new employees and residency rules for employees affected by domestic violence. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of relocation timeline requirement for new employees
• Discussion of residency of employees affected by domestic violence

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a special meeting to interview and vote on a candidate for the Executive Confidential Assistant position. No other business is on the agenda.

• Interview and vote on Executive Confidential Assistant to the School Committee

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors reviews monthly abatement totals for September and October 2024, including $37,400.69 in real estate and $96,468.05 in personal property abatements. They also consider uncollectible personal property taxes from Griffins Judo & Karate at 227 & 237 Main Street. The Board then votes to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy at the Appellate Tax Board, personal exemptions, charitable exemptions, and veterans exemption reviews, and will not return to public session.

• October 2024 Real Estate Abatement Total: $37,400.69
• October 2024 Personal Property Abatement Total: $96,468.05
• October 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Total: $17,147.13
• Uncollectible Personal Property for Griffins Judo & Karate at 227 & 237 Main St (FY 2002–2024)
• Executive session includes ATB docket review (Smith & Wesson, Outdoor Media) and charitable exemption for Springfield College

Board of Public Works

The Springfield Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on installing an electric pole and anchoring support to feed a new service to house 65 Edgeland Street. The request is presented by Eversource. The meeting takes place at the corner of Edgeland Street and Longview Street at 3:30 PM on November 21, 2024.

• Hearing on installation of electric pole and anchoring support for 65 Edgeland St (Eversource)
• Meeting location: corner of Edgeland Street and Longview Street, Springfield, MA
• Call to order at 3:30 PM, November 21, 2024

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission will vote to approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It will consider a proposal for a “V” for Victory monument and the acceptance of a parcel on SS Marble Street as park land. The commission will also discuss two memorial bench proposals honoring Marlene Kimball and Karen Spinelli.

• Approve September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consider “V” for Victory monument
• Accept parcel on SS Marble Street as park land
• Memorial bench proposal for Marlene Kimball
• Memorial bench proposal for Karen Spinelli

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will enter executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for the Springfield Education Association (SEA). In open session, they will vote on several field trips and approve four grants totaling $338,303.80 from state and foundation sources, including $200,303.80 for STEM curricula and $75,000 for multilingual newcomer support. Reports from standing committees and the superintendent will also be presented.

• Executive session to discuss SEA negotiation strategies
• Approve $200,303.80 grant from Executive Office of Education for High-Quality STEM Curricula
• Approve $75,000 grant for Multilingual Newcomer and Homeless Support
• Approve Putnam and Science & Tech field trips to Fall State Leadership Conference
• Approve Putnam field trips to SkillsUSA state and national competitions

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will consider several approvals, including multiple student field trips and four grant expenditures. The largest financial item is a $200,303.80 grant from the Executive Office of Education for expanding high‑quality STEM curricula. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior minutes and reports from standing committees.

• Approve $200,303.80 STEM curricula grant from Executive Office of Education
• Approve $30,000 Innovation Career Pathways Planning Grant
• Approve $33,000 Healthy Start Award Grant
• Approve $75,000 Multilingual Newcomer and Homeless Support Grant
• Approve field trips for Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and High School of Science and Technology to Marlborough, MA

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is holding public hearings to review petitions for property modifications. The body will also discuss the appointment of a Trust Fund Trustee.

• Petition #8289: 3 Clarendon Street
• Petition #8327: Paint at 94 Elliot Street
• Petition #8328: Solar at 117 Firglade Avenue
• Petition #8330: Front Porch at 61 Mountainview Street
• Appointment of Trust Fund Trustee

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on Eversource's proposal to install four 4-inch conduits from an existing manhole on East Columbus Avenue to the property at 55 Emery Street. The conduits are intended to provide primary feeders to a newly installed transformer on the customer's property. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Eversource to install four 4-inch conduits from manhole MH 366B/71 on East Columbus Ave to 55 Emery St

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on the discipline or dismissal of an employee. This action follows the suspension of a police officer's certification by the Peace Officer Training and Standards (POST) Commission on November 13, 2024.

• Vote on discipline or dismissal of employee regarding POST Case No: 24-046

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a proposed zone change for the ES Ingersoll Grove property (map 06925-0025) from Residence A to Residence B. The board will also consider requests to formally petition for new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) zoning and an amendment to the Registered Marijuana Dispensary section of the zoning code.

• Continued public hearing on zoning change for ES Ingersoll Grove (06925-0025) from Residence A to Residence B
• Request to formally petition for new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) zoning
• Request to formally petition for amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.100 (Registered Marijuana Dispensary)

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will receive presentations from Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel regarding opioid abatement and tobacco legislation. The body will also discuss COVID-19 vaccination and testing distributions. A vacant spot on the council will be addressed.

• RFP process for Opioid Abatement Funds
• Tobacco legislations and regulations
• Gas station weed and hemp
• COVID-19 vaccination clinics and test kit distributions
• PHC vacant spot

City Council

The Springfield City Council is holding a meeting with a public portion that includes only an update from the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting takes place at Colonial Estates community room.

• PVTA update during public portion

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing on Eversource's request to install an electric handhole at 26 Cambridge Street. The board will also consider minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing: Eversource installation of electric handhole at 26 Cambridge Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee will convene to call the order of business and hold a public hearing concerning real estate tax classification and the real estate tax ratio for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Public Hearing: Real estate tax classification and ratio for FY'25
• Finance Sub-Committee meeting at 36 Court Street
• Hybrid meeting format in Room 200

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance and Buildings & Maintenance subcommittees are meeting to vote on recommending several grant expenditures to the full School Committee. The body will also discuss the School Building Permit Policy.

• Recommendation for $200,303.80 from Executive Office of Education for Expansion of High-Quality STEM Curricula Grant
• Recommendation for $75,000.00 from MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education for Multilingual Newcomer and Homeless Support Grant
• Recommendation for $33,000.00 from EOS Foundation for FY25 Healthy Start Award Grant
• Recommendation for $30,000.00 from MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education for FY25 Innovation Career Pathways Planning Grant
• Discussion of the School Building Permit Policy

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple petitions from Eversource to replace aging low-pressure cast-iron gas mains with medium-pressure lines on several streets in the McKnight neighborhood. They will also consider several grants and financial orders, including a $10,000 anti-meth grant, a $71,335 fire management grant, and approval of prior-year bills totaling $12,238.49. A resolution supporting a bench return plan for Stearns Square is also on the agenda.

• Eversource gas infrastructure replacement on Wellesley, St James, Worthington, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Campus, Cornell, Lafayette streets
• Donation of goods to Springfield Library (video magnifier)
• COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program Grant - $10,000
• Fire Emergency Management Performance Grant - $71,335 with in-kind match
• Decertification of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for SNAPland 59, LLC at 51-59 Taylor Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee will review several grant acceptances, donations, fee payments, and budget transfers. Key items include a decertification of a Tax Increment Financing agreement for 51-59 Taylor Street, an $80,158.15 SHINE grant amendment, and a $71,335.00 Fire Emergency Management Performance Grant. The committee will also consider a $137,635.59 PEG franchise fee payment and a $99,517.09 free cash transfer to cover deficits.

• Decertification of Tax Increment Financing Agreement for SNAPland 59, LLC at 51-59 Taylor Street
• FY25 SHINE Grant Amendment Increase - $80,158.15, no match required
• Fire Emergency Management Performance Grant - $71,335.00, in-kind match required
• COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program Grant - $10,000, no match required
• PEG Access and Cable Related Fund FY25 Q2 Franchise Fee Payment - $137,635.59

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee's Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will hold a public input session to discuss an interdepartmental agreement regarding police access to school security cameras.

• Public input session on police access to school security cameras
• Meeting at DeBerry/Swan Elementary School, 680 Union Street
• Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review minutes and conduct both continued and new public hearings. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an update to RFP 24-203.

• Discussion of RFP 24-203 update (ID # 8307)
• Continued public hearings
• New public hearings
• Preservation of historically significant buildings

City Council

The City Council's Working Group on Digital Equity & Internet Access will hold a listening session and receive a recommendation from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC). No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and public input.

• Listening session on digital equity issues
• PVPC recommendation to the working group

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss its responsibilities, support for the IIU Department, and a draft community engagement plan. The board also intends to enter executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Discussion of Board responsibilities
• Discussion of support for IIU Department
• Update on Draft Community Engagement Plan
• Executive session regarding Special Order (SO) #24-021
• Executive session regarding Special Order (SO) #24-024 and #24-028

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will approve minutes from the October 23 meeting and review several petitions, including a new Class I car dealer license for AJAW LLC at 890 Boston Rd. They will also consider new beer and wine licenses, ownership changes for existing liquor businesses, and discuss a farmer winery license for a market stall at 220 Trafton St. Additional items include informational hearings on local food establishments and administrative reviews of recent incident reports.

• Petition for a new Class I car dealer license for AJAW LLC dba AJAW LLC at 890 Boston Rd.
• Petition for a Beer & Wine License for The Farmers House dba the Farmers House at 600 Belmont Ave.
• Informational hearing on Wingz and Waffles at 74 Island Pond Road (no 2024 Common Victualler License).
• Discussion of Farmer Winery License to sell at a Farmers Market at 220 Trafton St inside the Monkey House Building.
• Administrative review of incident report for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant (incident of 10-17-24).

City Council

The City Council Finance Sub-Committee will hold a public hearing to consider real estate tax classification and the real estate tax ratio for fiscal year 2025. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing on real estate tax classification and real estate tax ratio for FY'25

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is considering a communication from Eversource to install a 100-foot section of underground gas facilities at 1655 Boston Road (Eastfield Mall) to prepare for future development of the Springfield Crossing Plaza. The meeting also includes call to order, approval of previous minutes, and old/new business.

• Eversource requested to install 100 ft underground gas line at 1655 Boston Rd for Springfield Crossing Plaza development

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent and one Request for Determination of Applicability. The first is a proposed plan change at 171 Hickory Street, the second is a notice of intent for Neal Park at 1708 Page Boulevard, and the third is a request for expansion at 665 Cottage Street. The commission will also discuss several parcel acquisitions on Deboo, Elijah, Sumner, and Lois Streets.

• Public hearing: proposed plan change at 171 Hickory Street (ID #8310)
• Public hearing: notice of intent for Neal Park at 1708 Page Boulevard (ID #8308)
• Request for Determination: expansion of maintenance facility at 665 Cottage Street (ID #8309)
• Parcel acquisitions on ES Deboo Drive, ES Elijah Drive, NS Sumner Avenue, ES Lois Street

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will conduct a random post‑election audit of two Springfield precincts, as required by Section 109A of Chapter 54 of the General Laws. Precinct 4A and Precinct 6C have been selected, and the audit will occur on November 12, 2024. The agenda lists this audit as the sole item for the meeting.

• Audit of Precinct 4A
• Audit of Precinct 6C
• Compliance with Section 109A of Chapter 54 General Laws

Community Preservation Committee

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will consider adopting the annual Community Preservation Act plan, extending contracts for several projects including East Springfield Library and Godfrey Triangle through June 2025, and electing a chair and vice chair. The committee will also review application templates and authorize the vice chair to sign contracts.

• Adopt annual CPA plan
• Contract extensions: East Springfield Library, Godfrey Triangle, Bay Path Cemetery to June 30, 2025
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Authorize Vice Chair to sign contracts and approve payments
• Review application template and instructions

City Council

The City Council is meeting to continue discussions regarding new revenue sources. No other specific legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of new revenue sources

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session to discuss strategy in the Perrot litigation, then consider a $3,375,000 transfer from FY24 certified free cash to the Law Department settlement account to pay pending settlements. The transfer is sponsored by Mayor Sarno and certified by the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer as not harming municipal services.

• Executive session to discuss strategy in Perrot litigation
• Transfer of $3,375,000 from FY24 Free Cash to Law Department Settlement Account (01151-576400-CCR25)
• CAFO certification that the transfer will not impact existing services

Residency Commission

The Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. The body will then move into an executive session to discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual.

• Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law regarding case assignments

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss a proposed underground gas facility installation by Eversource Gas in the Pine Point Neighborhood, covering Marsden Street, Newhall Street, Dalton Place, Crismer Place, and Sidney Place. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and old business.

• Proposed underground gas facility installation by Eversource Gas on Marsden Street, Newhall Street, Dalton Place, Crismer Place, and Sidney Place.

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on two field trips for Putnam Vocational Technical Academy to Marlborough, MA, for leadership and skills conferences. The meeting also includes committee reports, student representative remarks, and superintendent report.

• Approve Putnam Vocational Technical Academy field trip to Fall State Leadership Conference, Nov 24-25, 2024
• Approve Putnam Vocational Technical Academy field trip to Massachusetts SkillsUSA Championships, May 1-3, 2025

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will vote on approving two field trips for Putnam Vocational Technical Academy to Marlborough, MA for the Fall State Leadership Conference (Nov 24-25, 2024) and the Massachusetts SkillsUSA Championships (May 1-3, 2025). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, standing committee reports, and a student representative report.

• Approve field trip to Fall State Leadership Conference in Marlborough, Nov 24-25, 2024
• Approve field trip to Massachusetts SkillsUSA Championships in Marlborough, May 1-3, 2025
• Approve minutes of October 23, 2024 Special School Committee meeting

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee on Elder Affairs is meeting for an informational session. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is purely procedural.

• No substantive agenda items; only a public informational meeting

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission will consider new traffic regulations including no-parking zones near two elementary schools, installation of four-way stop signs at two intersections, and a crosswalk and speed limit update on Bay Street. The meeting also includes a tabled item regarding no parking on Homer Street and a public comment period.

• No parking on south side of McKnight Street near Rebecca Johnson School
• No parking on north side of Apple Street near Balliet Elementary School
• 4-way stop signs at Connecticut Avenue and Athol Street
• 4-way stop signs at Fenwick Street and Crest Street
• Bay Street crosswalk and speed limit update in McKnight neighborhood

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss new business regarding utility infrastructure. The primary item is a request from Eversource to install a utility pole to service new buildings.

• Eversource request to install (1) 50’ class I joint owned pole at 1650 Boston Rd.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will hear the system's audit as of December 31, 2023, and a presentation on investment performance from PRIM. The board will vote on several items including two involuntary accidental disability applications for firefighters, seven superannuation (retirement) applications, redeposits of refunds, warrants totaling over $8.8 million, and 99 new members. The meeting also includes approval of monthly financial reports and setting 2025 meeting dates.

• Audit presentation for Springfield Retirement System as of Dec 31, 2023 by Marcum
• Vote on involuntary accidental disability applications for Firefighters William Lee and Seth Cournoyer
• Seven superannuation applications including Stephen Balboni (Fire, 38.5 yrs) and Susan Montmeny (School, 26.25 yrs)
• Warrants totaling $8,838,479.18 including $8,085,648.44 for retirement payroll
• Vote to accept 99 new members for the retirement system

Board of Library Commissioners

The Springfield Library Commission will hear a presentation from branch manager Gregg Mitchell on the Mason Square Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, and Read/Write/Now. The meeting also includes approval of October 2024 minutes, committee and director reports, public comment, and an executive session.

• Presentation on Mason Square Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, and Read/Write/Now
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024 meeting
• Commission committee reports
• Director’s and chairman’s reports
• Executive session (closed to public)

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and vote on a construction amendment for the DeBerry / Benjamin Swan Elementary School. The meeting will be held in person at the Springfield School Department and virtually.

• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Vote on Fontaine Brothers Amendment #9 for DeBerry / Benjamin Swan Elementary
• Meeting held at Springfield School Department, 1550 Main Street

City Council

The City Council is convening a joint meeting of the General Government and Health & Human Services committees to act on filed items. The meeting will be held at Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA.

• Emergency Placement of Domestic Violence Victims and the Elderly

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss liquor licenses and property tax matters. The session is scheduled for November 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM in Room 200.

• Call to Order
• Public Portion: Liquor License and Property Tax Discussion

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss the installation and replacement of underground gas facilities. The primary focus is the retirement of low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure in specific city sections.

• Hearing regarding Eversource gas facility installation and replacement on Winter Street, Pearl Street, and Byers Street

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a draft of the Urban Woodlands Ordinance. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Draft of the Urban Woodlands Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings to discuss changing traffic patterns on Trenton and Patton Streets. The body will also consider a zoning change for a property on Connecticut Avenue and the placement of panhandling reduction signs.

• Proposal to make Trenton Street one-way westbound from Commonwealth Avenue to Dickinson Street
• Proposal to make Patton Street one-way southbound from Dwight Street to Main Street
• Zoning change request for WS Connecticut Avenue (Plot #3247) from Residence A to Residence B
• Proposed locations for panhandling reduction signs across multiple city neighborhoods
• Planning Board hearing report for WS Connecticut Avenue showing 2 people in favor and 8 in opposition

City Council

The City Council Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to review a financial report. The session focuses on the June Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report.

• Review of June Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report (Order ID # 8270)

Board of Public Works

The Springfield Board of Public Works will meet to hear a proposal from Eversource Gas to replace underground gas facilities on James Street, Cedar Street, Ashley Street, Lebanon Street, and Hancock Street to retire low-pressure cast iron infrastructure.

• Public hearing: Eversource Gas James Street gas infrastructure replacement
• Meeting location: Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center, 70 Tapley Street
• Meeting date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will approve the minutes from its October 10 meeting, hear a presentation from the Community Music School, and vote on several items. Voting items include approving field trips for Central High School and the Sci-Tech program, appointing a delegate and an alternate delegate to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees conference, and granting temporary authority for the superintendent to review student transportation access. The meeting also includes reports from standing committees, a student representative report, and a superintendent report.

• Approve Central High School field trip to Shakespeare and Company, Lenox, MA (Nov 22‑23, 2024)
• Approve Sci-Tech field trip to Washington, DC (Apr 5‑7, 2025)
• Approve Ms. Latonia Monroe Naylor as delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Approve an alternate delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Authorize superintendent to review student transportation access for 90 days

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will approve minutes from the October 10 meeting, hear a presentation from the Community Music School, and vote on several items. Voting items include field trips for Central High School and Sci-Tech, appointments of a delegate and alternate delegate to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees conference, and temporary authority for the superintendent to review student transportation access. The meeting also includes reports from standing committees, the student representative, and the superintendent.

• Approve Central High School field trip to Shakespeare and Company, Lenox, MA (Nov 22‑23, 2024)
• Approve Sci-Tech field trip to Washington, DC (Apr 5‑7, 2025)
• Approve Ms. Latonia Monroe Naylor as delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Approve alternate delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Approve temporary authority for superintendent to review student transportation access for 90 days

City Council

The City Council will convene a virtual meeting to hear a business climate update for Stern Square and address issues regarding Dewey's liquor license.

• Stern Square Business Climate Update
• Dewey's Liquor License Issues

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on an Eversource Gas proposal. The proposal seeks to install and replace underground gas facilities on a portion of Armory Street and Liberty Street. The work aims to retire low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure.

• Hearing on Eversource Gas proposal to install and replace underground gas facilities on Armory Street and Liberty Street

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners is conducting hearings regarding liquor license violations, transfers, and potential cancellations under Section 77. The body will also review an incident report for the Irish Ale House.

• Pre-hearing for P2B Springfield LLC (The Place 2 be) at 1000 Hall of Fame Ave regarding four counts of selling and displaying alcohol without a license
• Discussion of liquor license transfer for Palate, Inc. (Palate) at 8 Temby Rd to La Taqueria Del Pueblo Bar & Restaurant
• Section 77 final hearing for Graham’s Package Store at 1649-1651 Main Street regarding license status and renovations
• Section 77 final hearing for Assad & Paul, LLC (The Hookah Factory) at 296 Cooley St regarding license cancellation
• Administrative review of an October 6, 2024 incident report for Irish Ale House

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet on October 23, 2024 for a special session. After the usual call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, the committee will interview and vote on its legal counsel. No other agenda items are listed.

• Interview and vote on School Committee legal counsel

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting on Oct 22, 2024 will include a presentation and discussion of the follow‑up review of the Big Y Gift Card Program at Springfield Public Schools. Council members will also hear a presentation and discussion reviewing the First Student Transportation Services contract.

• Presentation and discussion of the Follow Up Review of the Big Y Gift Card Program at Springfield Public Schools
• Presentation and discussion of the Review of the First Student Transportation Services Contract

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant allocations and budget increases. The body will also consider a bond for a school feasibility study and an amendment to solid waste regulations.

• Bond Authorization for Gerena School Feasibility Study: $2,500,000
• DPW Massworks Infrastructure Program Grant: $2,800,000
• Supplemental Budget increase in State Aid: $587,478
• Amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste
• RFP for School Department time and attendance services (five-year term)

City Council

The Finance Sub‑Committee will review the September revenue versus expenditure report and consider several grant awards, including a $2.8 million MassWorks infrastructure grant and a $2.5 million bond for a Gerena School feasibility study. It will also discuss a $60,000 early‑childhood services grant increase, a $39,898 senior employment grant increase, a $20,000 health and wellness grant, and a $732 library cash donation. The committee will consider a supplemental budget increase of $587,478 in state aid and will approve a five‑year contract solicitation for school time‑and‑attendance services.

• DPW MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant – $2,800,000
• Bond Authorization – Gerena School Feasibility Study – $2,500,000
• Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant Increase – $60,000
• FY24 Senior Community Service Employment Grant Increase – $39,898
• FY25 Libraries Cash Donations – $732

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the possibility of providing free parking for veterans with veterans plates in the City of Springfield.

• Discussion of free parking for veterans with veterans plates

City Council

The City Council General Government Sub‑Committee will consider Ordinance 2024‑1, which proposes an amendment to Article V of Chapter 385 of Springfield’s ordinances. The item is scheduled for discussion during the October 21 meeting. No further details of the amendment are provided in the agenda.

• Ordinance 2024‑1 – amendment to Article V of Chapter 385 of the City of Springfield ordinances

Animal Control

The Springfield Animal Control department will hold second hearings for three dogs deemed dangerous. The hearings address cases involving dogs named Waffle, Rex, Abby, and a second dog.

• Dangerous dog hearing for Waffle and Rex at 111 Berard St
• Dangerous dog hearing for Abby at 192 Harkness Ave
• Approval of August 15, 2024 minutes

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several petitions requesting property alterations, including moving an electric meter, porch renovations, chimney caps, antenna installations, and window replacements at specific addresses. The commission will also discuss preservation of historically significant buildings and an informational public speak‑out session.

• Petition ID #8208 – 99 Randolph Street: Relocate electric meter to exterior of home
• Petition ID #8289 – 3 Clarendon Street
• Petition ID #8290 – 127 Forest Park Avenue: Front porch renovations
• Petition ID #8291 – 64 Washington Road: Chimney caps
• Petition ID #8292 – 577 Carew Street: Antennas

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing to discuss installing a handhold between properties at 97 and 107 Carol Ann Street to upgrade electricity service. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 P.M. on October 16, 2024.

• Public hearing: Eversource utility work at 97 Carol Ann Street
• Meeting location: In front of #97 Carol Ann Street
• Meeting time: 3:30 P.M. on October 16, 2024

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will meet to discuss a proposed zoning change for a specific property. The board will also review meeting minutes and other non-subdivision plans.

• Public hearing for Zoning Change (ID # 8257) to change ES Ingersoll Grove (06925-0025) from Residence A to Residence B

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will receive presentations from Deputy Commissioner Ann Kissel regarding tobacco legislation and an opioids forum. The body will also follow up on agenda suggestions concerning air quality, homelessness, COVID-19, and wastewater.

• Tobacco legislations and regulations presentation
• Opioids forum overview
• Discussion on air quality, homelessness, COVID-19, and waste water
• Review of Public Health Council vacant spot

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will vote to move three agenda items into executive session. The items are a review of the Appellate Tax Board docket and related litigation strategy, discussion of personal exemption applications, and consideration of FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements.

• Enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board docket and litigation strategy
• Enter executive session to discuss personal exemption applications
• Enter executive session to discuss FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee and the School Safety Subcommittee will vote to recommend that the full School Committee approve a delegate and an alternate delegate to the Massachusetts Association of School Committees Joint Conference in November 2024 and authorize them to vote on conference resolutions. They will also vote to temporarily authorize the superintendent to review student transportation access for 90 days or until an attorney reviews the policy. Discussion items include the student assignment policy, the process for selecting a law firm for the School Committee, and a community meeting regarding a camera memorandum of understanding.

• Vote to recommend approval of a delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Vote to recommend approval of an alternate delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference (Nov 2024)
• Vote to recommend authorizing the delegate/alternate to vote on conference resolutions
• Vote to temporarily authorize the superintendent to review student transportation access for 90 days or until attorney review
• Discussion of student assignment policy, law‑firm selection process, and community meeting on camera MOU

City Council

The City Council is meeting to continue discussions regarding new revenue sources. No other specific legislative items or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of new revenue sources

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a continued discussion on the proposed Urban Woodlands Ordinance. Council members will consider the ordinance's provisions for protecting and managing urban forested areas. No final vote is indicated in the agenda.

• Urban Woodlands Ordinance – continued discussion

City Council

The City Council is holding a joint meeting of the M&D and Finance committees to consider an amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste.

• Amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste (Mayor Sarno)
• Joint meeting of M&D and Finance committees
• Meeting held at Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on an Eversource Gas project to install and replace underground gas facilities in the McKnight Neighborhood. The project covers streets including St James Ave, Worthington St, Dartmouth Terr., Harvard St., Wellesley St., Princeton St., Campus Pl., Cornell St., and Lafayette St. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Eversource Gas: install and replace underground gas facilities in the McKnight Neighborhood (St James Ave, Worthington St, Dartmouth Terr., Harvard St., Wellesley St., Princeton St., Campus Pl., Cornell St., Lafayette St.)

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on a personnel matter. The session is scheduled as an Executive Session to address complaints or discipline regarding a specific officer.

• Hearing on Special Order (SO) #24-006 regarding Violation of Rules & Regulations

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote to enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for SAS, SEA, and a confidential assistant. After the executive session, the committee will approve the minutes from the September 12 and September 26 meetings, recognize Ms. Mattie Jenkins with a plaque, and hear a virtual school and Hispanic Heritage Month presentation. The meeting also includes reports from standing committees and a student representative.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for SAS, SEA, and a confidential assistant
• Approve minutes of the September 12, 2024, School Committee meeting
• Approve minutes of the September 26, 2024, School Committee meeting
• Present plaque to Ms. Mattie Jenkins, Family Liaison at William N. DeBerry School
• Virtual School/Hispanic Heritage Month presentation by Alyson Lingsch & team

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on an Eversource Gas project to install and replace underground gas facilities in the Pine Point Neighborhood. The work will cover Fisher Street, Nathaniel Street, Samuel Street, Sila Street, Benham Street, and Humber Street, aiming to retire low‑pressure cast‑iron gas infrastructure. The board will discuss the proposal during the October 9 meeting.

• Eversource Gas hearing to install and replace underground gas facilities on Fisher, Nathaniel, Samuel, Sila, Benham, and Humber Streets in Pine Point Neighborhood

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss upcoming training. The agenda contains no votes or formal decisions.

• Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on upcoming training

License Commission

The Board will consider a pre‑hearing conference on the suspension of the Common Victualler license and possible cancellation of the liquor license for The Place 2 Be, located at 1000 Hall of Fame Ave. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 25 hearing and review three new license petitions for The Farmers House, Le Souk Hookah Lounge, and Faces Grill Bar Lounge. An administrative review of an incident at The Place 2 Be on September 26, 2024, will be discussed.

• Pre‑hearing conference: suspension of Common Victualler license and possible liquor license cancellation for The Place 2 Be (1000 Hall of Fame Ave)
• New annual beer and wine liquor license petition for The Farmers House (600 Belmont Ave)
• Ownership and officer change petition for Le Souk Hookah Lounge (1 Worthington St)
• DBA change petition from Shadow Lounge to Faces Grill Bar Lounge (234 Chestnut St)
• Approval of minutes from the September 25 Board of License Commissioners hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote to enter executive session. In that session they will review the Appellate Tax Board docket and discuss litigation strategy. They will also consider personal exemption applications and FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements.

• Review of Appellate Tax Board docket and litigation strategy
• Discussion of personal exemption applications
• Consideration of FY 2023 preliminary tax abatements

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting on October 7, 2024 will consider a series of financial orders, including a $1.2 million transfer from the Stabilization Reserve Fund to the Law Department’s OTPS line item. The council will also review grant appropriations for Blunt Park Phase II, a $5 million Brownfields Clean‑Up Grant, and other library and road‑safety donations. An informational zoning change referral for ES Ingersoll Grove from Residence A to Residence B will be presented. Additional items include a solid‑waste amendment and collective bargaining ratification.

• Transfer $1,200,000 from Stabilization Reserve Fund to Law Department OTPS line item
• Approve $300,000 city funds and accept $500,000 state grant for Blunt Park Phase II improvements
• Authorize $5,000,000 Brownfields Clean‑Up Grant (no match required)
• Parks Department PARC Grant for Blunt Park Phase II – $500,000 (match required)
• Zoning change referral for ES Ingersoll Grove from Residence A to Residence B (informational)

City Council

The Finance Sub‑Committee will review several financial orders, including approval of a $5,000,000 FY24 Brownfields Clean‑Up grant that requires no matching funds. Other items include a $500,000 PARC grant for Blunt Park Phase II that requires a match, a $59,999.94 FY25 Municipal Road Safety grant, and library donations totaling $300,000. The committee will also consider June and August revenue versus expenditure reports and ratify the SPSA collective bargaining agreement.

• FY24 Brownfields Clean Up Grant – $5,000,000, no match required
• Parks Department – PARC Grant for Blunt Park Phase II – $500,000, match required
• FY25 Municipal Road Safety Grant – $59,999.94, no match
• Springfield City Library donation – $300,000
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratification – SPSA

City Council

The City Council is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss legal strategy regarding eleven pending litigation matters involving the City of Springfield.

• Executive session to discuss 11 litigation matters, including Roman-Bodner v. City of Springfield, Parillo v. Leon Davis, and Paredes v. COS

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct business in executive session. The board is scheduled to discuss litigation strategies for Appellate Tax Board matters and review exemption applications.

• ATB Docket Review regarding litigation strategy
• Review of personal exemption applications
• FY 2023 Preliminary Tax Abatements
• Appellate Tax Board matter regarding F B Development

Residency Commission

The Residency Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss decision letters for employees. The body will then enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against individuals.

• Approval of September 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Residency Commission Decision Letter for employees
• Executive session regarding case assignments and individual complaints

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to conduct continued and new public hearings regarding property petitions. The body will also review a Section 106 review for 577 Carew Street and discuss annual elections.

• Continued public hearings for 91-97 Chestnut Street, 175 Mill Street, and 77 Clarendon Street
• New public hearing for 42 Ridgewood Terrace regarding a mailbox
• New public hearing for 194 Sumner Avenue regarding roof shingles
• Informational review of Section 106 for 577 Carew Street

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss new items including panhandling reduction sign locations and parking restrictions on Homer Street. The body will also address resident traffic concerns on Park Drive and review previously tabled items.

• 24-31 Panhandling Reduction Signs Locations by Neighborhood
• 24-32 Removal of 'No Parking 7 am-4 pm School Days' at Homer St.
• 24-33 Resident traffic concerns on Park Drive
• 24-20 Crosswalk for Springfield Commonwealth Academy at Maple Street (Tabled)
• 24-24 Change of traffic pattern on Patton Street (Tabled)

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will approve minutes from the September 4 meeting, consider several disability and superannuation applications, and vote on financial items including refunds, warrants, and the 2025 administrative budget. The meeting also includes reports on audits, actuarial valuations, and fund updates.

• Vote on 2025 Administrative Budget (Director’s Report)
• Warrants totaling $8,137,216.51 for retirement payroll and $7,000,000.00 redemption from PRIT fund
• Superannuation application for Keith Pouliot, Police Officer (41 years service)
• Involuntary Accidental Disability applications for fire, police, and animal control staff
• Redeposit of refunds for multiple school and city employees

Board of Library Commissioners

The Springfield Library Commission will consider routine business, including approval of the June 5 and September 4, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear committee, chairman, and director reports, discuss any new or other business, and allow public comment before entering an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from June 5 and September 4, 2024 meetings
• Commission committee reports
• Chairman’s report
• Director’s report
• New/Other business and public comment

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to conduct public hearings. The primary item on the agenda is a petition for a new beer and wine liquor license.

• Petition (ID # 8216) for a new Beer & Wine Liquor License at 600 Belmont Avenue

Community Preservation Committee

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely to approve September minutes, review contract extensions for local projects, and discuss policies for the Historic Homes Program.

• Approval of September 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Contract extension and change of scope requests for Myrtle Street Playground, Spanish American War Monument, and Indian Orchard Fire Station
• Reconsideration of Historic Homes Program policies
• Review of annual Community Preservation Act plan
• Setting dates for the 2025 application cycle

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors held its regular meeting on September 27, 2024. The board presented the August 2024 abatement totals for real estate ($78,003.07), motor vehicle excise ($36,016.12), and personal property ($32,775.06). It also noted uncollectible excise taxes from calendar years 1986‑1989 and uncollectible personal property files (F, J, K, L). No formal decisions were indicated in the agenda.

• August 2024 real estate abatement total: $78,003.07
• August 2024 motor vehicle excise abatement total: $36,016.12
• August 2024 personal property abatement total: $32,775.06
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes for 1986‑1989
• Review of uncollectible personal property files (F, J, K, L)

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to receive a presentation on dam safety from Springfield Water and Sewer. The session will also include an update from the National Weather Service and a review of upcoming trainings and exercises.

• Dam safety presentation by Springfield Water and Sewer
• National Weather Service (NWS) update
• Discussion of upcoming events, trainings, and exercises

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a regular meeting to review presentations on student assignment services, Pre-K, and conditions for success. The body will vote on one field trip request and receive reports from various standing committees.

• Vote on Walsh Elementary School field trip to Red Gate Farm, Ashfield, MA (Oct. 2-4, 2024)
• Presentation on Student Assignment Services long term/short term improvements
• Pre-K presentation by Principals Keisa Williams, Michele Campbell, and Jessica McCloskey
• Presentation on Conditions for Success
• Superintendent update on Transition Plan

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from September 11, 2024. The commission will conduct administrative reviews of incident reports for five specific establishments.

• Administrative review: Irish Ale House (incident of 9-2-24)
• Administrative review: Forest Park Liquors (incident of 9-12-24)
• Administrative review: Rose (incident of 8-31-24)
• Administrative review: Solmar (incident of 9-3-24)
• Administrative review: Top Shelf (incident of 9-1-24)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a public session and review petitions. The agenda includes one specific petition for a property located at 64 Berkshire Avenue.

• Petition (ID # 8255) for 64 Berkshire Avenue

City Council

The Springfield City Council Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will meet to discuss amendments to the city's trash regulations and solid waste chapter. The meeting will also include a general discussion on crosswalks.

• Amendment to Chapter 327, Solid Waste
• Amendment to City of Springfield Trash Rules and Regulations
• General discussion of crosswalks

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearings meeting to discuss several special permits and zoning changes. The body is also considering multiple traffic control petitions, including new stop signs and parking restrictions.

• Traffic Control Agreement for Sumner Ave (Route 21), Belmont Ave (Route 83), and Dickinson Street
• Special Permit for an equipment/auto repair and junk yard at 298 Rocus Street
• Zoning change from Residence A to Residence B for WS Connecticut Avenue and SS Wisteria Street
• New stop signs at Gillette Ave/Arvilla Street, Farnsworth St/Hamburg Street, and Catharine St/McKnight Street
• No Parking restriction on the north side of White Street starting at Allen Street

Residency Commission

The Residency Commission will enter an executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law. In that closed session, the body will discuss complaints or charges brought against an individual. The commission has indicated it will not return to an open session after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual (no public return)

Park Commission

The Park Commission will convene to approve the minutes from its July meeting, consider requests for memorial benches, and authorize the Executive Director to sign contracts with the Hampden County Sheriffs Department.

• Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request for memorial bench at John Zebb
• Request for memorial bench for homicide victims
• Request for significant tree removal at 48 Kings Lane
• Approval for Executive Director to sign contracts with Hampden County Sheriffs Department

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services body is meeting to approve previous minutes and review monthly reports from AMR. No other specific business items were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of AMR Monthly Reports

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will meet to continue public hearings on petitions regarding property changes, including rooftop solar installations and window replacements, and to discuss protocols for reviewing municipally owned projects.

• Public hearings continued for Chestnut Street properties
• New hearings for rooftop solar at Bowdoin and Marengo Park
• Review of exterior meter relocation at 99 Randolph Street
• Informational update on Walker Grandstand at 270 Trafton Road
• Discussion on protocols for municipal project reviews

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a petition for a new beer and wine liquor license at 600 Belmont Avenue. The board will also review any non‑subdivision plans submitted for consideration. Additional items may be addressed under all other matters properly before the board.

• Petition (ID #8216) for a new beer & wine liquor license at 600 Belmont Avenue
• Review of non‑subdivision plans
• Consideration of any other matters properly before the board

Commission on Disability

The Springfield Commission on Disability will meet on September 17, 2024 at the Mason Square Library, 765 State St. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, sign‑in, and approval of minutes, and a new‑business item to consider the Monkey Building Plan. No other substantive business is listed.

• Monkey Building Plan – new business item for discussion
• Approval of Minutes – routine approval of prior meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting to continue discussions regarding the Urban Woodlands Ordinance. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of Urban Woodlands Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple quitclaim deed sales, including the sale of 18 Highland St. to Springfield City of Homes Development, LLC for $2,440.39. It will also consider zoning change petitions for WS Connecticut Avenue and SS Wisteria Street, both requesting a change from Residence A to Residence B. Additional items include approval of several grant awards, lease contract amendments, and amendments to the solid waste and trash fee ordinances.

• Order authorizing Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for sale of 18 Highland St. for $2,440.39 (Springfield City of Homes Development, LLC)
• Quitclaim deed sales to Old Hill Infill, LLC for properties on ES Hancock St., SS Union St., ES Wilbraham Ave., NS Melrose St., SS Lebanon St., SS Melrose St. (considerations ranging $500–$1,500)
• Zoning change petition for WS Connecticut Avenue (Residence A to B) – Planning Board recommendation denied
• Zoning change petition for SS Wisteria Street (Residence A to B) – pending decision
• Amendments to Chapter 327 Solid Waste ordinance and to the City Trash Fees Rules and Regulations

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will vote on several policy updates, including a new rule for policy changes and amendments. The body will also consider approving the School Committee Legal Counsel and Executive Confidential Assistant positions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss two litigation matters.

• Vote on Policy AC and Policy ACA
• Vote to require one vote for policy changes and two votes for new policies
• Approval of Access to School Security Cameras MOU
• Approval of transportation changes in the Foster Care Policy
• Approval of School Committee Legal Counsel and Executive Confidential Assistant positions

Board of Police Commission

The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners will discuss how members are notified about incidents involving officer-involved lethal force. The meeting will also cover updates from the Use of Force Committee and the POST Executive Director. Earlier agenda items include approval of August 14 minutes and a discussion of upcoming training.

• Review of notification process for officer-involved lethal force events
• Update on the Use of Force Committee and SPD's Force Training Review Committee
• Discussion of upcoming police training
• Review of manual interpretation procedures
• Review of complaint disposition process

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss license petitions and operational status for several local businesses. The board will also conduct administrative reviews of incident reports for two establishments.

• Manager change for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant at 497 Belmont Ave
• Operational status hearing for Island Blaze Restaurant at 708 Main St
• License review for Select Imports at 95 Boston Road
• Security plan and hookah license review for The Zone at 80 Worthington St
• Incident report reviews for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant (8-15-24) and Irish Ale House (8-24-24)

City Council

The Women's Commission is meeting to discuss plans for a Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Plans for Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon

City Council

The City Council is meeting to continue a discussion regarding new revenue sources. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion on new revenue sources

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the occurrence of Cephalitis related to mosquitos in surrounding areas. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024.

• Discussion of Mosquitos Cephalitis occurrence in surrounding areas

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings on two new petitions for rooftop solar installations at 181 Bowdoin Street and 82 Marengo Park. Additional petitions include relocating an electric meter at 99 Randolph Street and replacing windows at 164‑166 Washington Boulevard. The meeting also includes discussion of preserving historically significant buildings and reviewing protocols for municipally owned projects.

• Petition ID #8206 – rooftop solar installation at 181 Bowdoin Street
• Petition ID #8207 – rooftop solar installation at 82 Marengo Park
• Petition ID #8208 – relocate electric meter to exterior at 99 Randolph Street
• Petition ID #8209 – replacement windows at 164‑166 Washington Blvd
• Item V – preservation of historically significant buildings

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss inactive voter processes and data. This is the only substantive item listed on the Race and Civil Rights Agenda.

• Discussion of inactive voter processes and data

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission met on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:15 AM in the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The agenda, posted by Gladys Oyola‑Lopez, contains no specific items, indicating only routine or procedural business. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed in the agenda.

Board of Library Commissioners

The Board of Library Commissioners will meet to receive a presentation from the manager of the East Springfield and Sixteen Acres branches. The meeting also includes reports from the commission, the chairman, and the director.

• Presentation by Reggie Wilson, Manager of East Springfield and Sixteen Acres Branches

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts and Budget & Finance subcommittees are meeting to recommend several items for full School Committee approval. These include a security camera memorandum of understanding and changes to committee voting and student assignment policies.

• Access to School Security Cameras MOU
• Policy requiring one vote for amendments and two votes at separate meetings for new policies
• Changes to BEB and BEDB policies
• Creation of the Executive Confidential Assistant to the School Committee position
• Amendments to Student Assignment Policy language

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold its annual public hearing to collect comments on needs and opportunities for the Community Preservation Agency. It will also approve the minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting, consider contract change requests for the Indian Orchard Fire Station and Myrtle Street Playground, and review policies for the Historic Homes Program. Administrator updates and scheduling of the next meeting are included.

• Annual public hearing on Community Preservation Agency needs and opportunities
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Contract change request for Indian Orchard Fire Station
• Contract change request for Myrtle Street Playground
• Review of Historic Homes Program policies

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on the FY2025 amended budget and several new course offerings. The body is also deciding on the approval of two confidential assistant positions and legal counsel. A presentation on Ignite Mentoring Through Music is scheduled.

• Approval of FY2025 Amended Budget
• Expenditure of $373,486.11 for FY2025 Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG)
• Expenditure of $35,000.00 for FY2025 Interpreter in Education Training Grant
• Approval of Programming and Web Development Program at High School of Science & Technology
• Approval of Student Assignment Policy

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear new petitions for liquor licenses, and conduct administrative reviews of recent incidents.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024
• New petition for a Class I New Car Dealer license at 890 Boston Rd
• Change of manager for OSJL Spirits at 1686 Boston Rd
• Change of DBA for Wing Madness to Red Mango Kitchen at 1287 Liberty St
• Administrative review of incidents at The Zone and Rose

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission will meet on August 27, 2024 at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The agenda includes a petition (ID #8192) requesting a Certificate of Compliance for the property at 106-126 Island Pond Road. The commission will consider this petition and any other matters properly before it.

• Petition ID #8192 – Certificate of Compliance for 106-126 Island Pond Road

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee Budget and Finance Subcommittee will vote to approve three grants totaling $408,486.11 and two administrative positions. The group will also discuss a Title IX update and legal counsel.

• Vote to approve $35,000.00 for Interpreter in Education Training Grant
• Vote to approve $373,486.11 for Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG)
• Vote to approve FY2025 Amended Budget
• Vote to approve Confidential Senior Executive Assistant position
• Vote to approve Springfield Public Schools Legal Counsel

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet on August 22, 2024 at the Duggan Academy Cafeteria, 1015 Wilbraham Road. The council’s public portion will include a continued discussion of the Duggan Sports Complex. No decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of Duggan Sports Complex

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings on three matters: a petition to relocate an all‑alcoholic liquor license from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road (Petition ID 7891); a site‑plan review for a new pavilion at the charter school on 160 Joan Street (Petition ID 8174); and two zoning changes converting Residence A to Residence B for properties on WS Connecticut Avenue (ID 8172) and SS Wisteria Street (ID 8173). Additional agenda items include non‑subdivision plans and other routine business.

• Petition ID 7891: Change liquor license location from 296 Cooley St to 436 Boston Rd
• Petition ID 8174: Site‑plan review for new pavilion at 160 Joan St (charter school)
• Petition ID 8172: Zoning change of WS Connecticut Ave from Residence A to Residence B
• Petition ID 8173: Zoning change of SS Wisteria St from Residence A to Residence B

Animal Control

The Animal Control board is meeting to conduct hearings regarding dogs designated as dangerous or nuisances. The session includes several cases continued from the July meeting and new hearings for specific properties.

• Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Hearing: 90 High St
• Nuisance Dog Hearing: 64 California Ave
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: 373 Orange St
• Nuisance Dog Hearing: 98 Garnet St
• Nuisance Dog Hearing: 27 Hickory St

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss the installation of fiber optic cable. The board will hold a hearing regarding a proposal by Gonetspeed to install conduit below ground level.

• Hearing for Gonetspeed to install 324 ft of 4” conduit with fiber optic cable from pole #22 on Grayson Drive to pole #8 on Jennings St.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to conduct continued and new public hearings regarding petitions for specific properties. The body will also review informational items related to building preservation.

• Continued public hearings for 91-97 Chestnut Street (ID # 7901) and 34 Westernview Street (ID # 8169)
• New public hearings for 80 Fairfield Street (ID # 8185)
• New public hearings for 83-85 Thompson Street (ID # 8186)
• New public hearings for 49 Chestnut Street (MOFA) (ID # 8187)
• Informational Section 106 Review for 101 State Street (ID # 8033)

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the Internal Investigations Unit (IIU) training schedule. The board also intends to enter an executive session to determine if a hearing is necessary regarding officer misconduct in Special Order #24-015.

• Discussion of IIU Training schedule
• Executive session regarding Special Order (SO) #24-015 officer misconduct

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to determine the applicability of regulations for a geotechnical boring program. This work is part of the Line 1322 Replacement Project.

• Petition (ID # 8164): Geotechnical Boring Program for Line 1322 Replacement Project near North Branch Parkway, Sunrise Terrace, and Breckwood Circle

City Council

The City Council is meeting to continue a discussion regarding strategies to increase city revenue. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on strategy to increase City revenue

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review public meeting minutes and discuss tax abatements and personal exemptions. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy with the Appellate Tax Board.

• Review of public meeting minutes from June and July 2024
• Review of 8 of 58 preliminary tax abatement applications
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy with the Appellate Tax Board
• Review of personal exemption applications
• Review of charitable exemption applications

Board of Public Works

The Springfield Board of Public Works will hold a hearing on a proposal to install Automatic License Plate Reader cameras at four proposed locations within the county Right of Way on Lowell Street. The discussion will focus on the placement and implementation of the cameras. No other items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Hearing on proposal to install Automatic License Plate Reader cameras at four locations on Lowell Street (county Right of Way)

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission is meeting virtually on July 11, 2024, to approve minutes from April 4 and enter an executive session. Under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law, the commission will discuss complaints or charges against a specific individual and will not return to public session, meaning residents cannot observe the discussion. The agenda contains only procedural approvals and a closed personnel matter.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session under Section 21(a)(1) of the Open Meeting Law
• Discussion of complaints or charges against an individual
• Virtual meeting via Zoom at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning proposed utility work by Eversource. The proposal involves the installation of ten manholes and twelve 5-inch duct banks on Central Street.

• Hearing: Installation of (10) manholes with 12-5” duct banks on Central Street by Eversource

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for Dr. Sonia Dinnall's employment contract. During the regular session, members will vote to approve that contract and appoint Teresa Montemayor as the committee's interim secretary. These actions will finalize district leadership terms and committee administration until a permanent secretary is named.

• Executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for Dr. Sonia Dinnall's employment contract
• Vote to approve the Springfield Public Schools Employment Contract for Dr. Sonia Dinnall
• Vote to appoint Teresa Montemayor as Interim Secretary to the School Committee
• Meeting location: City Hall, 36 Court St. Rm. 220

City Council

The City Council will meet at the Duggan Academy cafeteria on Wilbraham Road. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Duggan Sports Complex.

• Discussion of Duggan Sports Complex

Board of Police Commission

The Board will review the June 12, 2024 minutes and discuss the BOPC budget. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding upcoming quarterly status with the court and training dates.

• Approval of June 12, 2024 minutes
• BOPC Budget discussion
• Discussion on upcoming quarterly status with the Court
• Discussion on all other Training dates

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review several new business petitions and conduct informational hearings. These include a capacity violation hearing for Mojitos Bar & Restaurant and various manager or officer changes for local restaurants.

• New annual wines & malt beverage restaurant license for Banana Brasil at 995 Boston Rd
• Change of manager and closing hours for Osteria at 301 Bridge Street
• Change of manager and officers for Uno Chicago Grill at 1722 Boston Rd
• Informational hearing regarding a capacity violation at Mojitos Bar & Restaurant at 497 Belmont Ave

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding proposed gas utility work. The discussion involves installing new underground plastic gas facilities and retiring existing low-pressure cast iron infrastructure near the intersection of Main Street and Morgan Street.

• Hearing: Eversource Gas installation of new plastic underground gas facilities at Main Street and Morgan Street
• Hearing: Retirement of low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure at Main Street and Morgan Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will meet to review a Petition for a Certificate of Compliance regarding the property at 1112 Boston Road. This is the only specific item listed on the agenda.

• Certificate of Compliance petition (ID # 8119) for 1112 Boston Road

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will meet to vote on the Custodians (SASCE) collective bargaining agreement. The committee will also consider approving an appointment and an employment contract for Dr. Sonia Dinnall.

• Approve the Custodians (SASCE) collective bargaining agreement
• Approve Dr. Sonia Dinnall's appointment to SEZP Chief of Family and Community Engagement (July 1, 2024-July 21, 2024)
• Approve the Springfield Public Schools Employment Contract for Dr. Sonia Dinnall

City Council

The Springfield City Council is scheduled to act on financial orders, grant acceptances, and an election warrant. Key items include a $634,000 appropriation for property damages on Liberty Street, a $500,000 transfer to the city retirement account, and a $152,642.64 Comcast franchise fee payment for public access cable services. The council will also review an ordinance amendment initiated by Councilor Ciara Hanlon and confirm polling locations for the September 3, 2024 state primary, which establishes voting dates and sites for residents.

• Appropriation of $634,000 for damages on nine properties along Liberty Street
• Acceptance of multiple state grants, including $2,864,800 for municipal mitigation and $1,500,000 for transportation construction
• Transfer of $500,000 from the stabilization reserve to the city retirement account
• Acceptance of $152,642.64 Comcast franchise fee for PEG access and cable services
• Posting of the September 3, 2024 state primary election warrant with polling locations for Wards 1–6

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant awards, city donations, and fund transfers. The agenda includes various municipal funding requests and a $500,000 transfer to the City Retirement Account.

• $2,864,800 FY25 Municipal Community Mitigation Fund
• $1,500,000 FY24 MGC Transportation Construction Grant
• $1,210,383.40 Mass Gaming Commission Grant for Police Department costs
• $634,000 appropriation for damages to nine properties on Liberty Street
• $500,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to City Retirement Account

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued discussion regarding strategies intended to increase City Revenue. This item is part of the PILOT- New Revenue Agenda.

• Continued discussion on strategy to increase City Revenue

City Council

The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, listing a call to order and a public comment period. The Springfield City Council will meet on July 8, 2024, at 36 Court Street to review one specific order. The council will consider a special act to grant disability retirement benefits to Misael Rodriguez, which requires council approval and affects city payroll administration.

• Special Act for Disability Retirement Benefits for Misael Rodriguez (Order ID #8127)

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will hold entertainment hearings for two establishments on Main Street. The hearings involve Cafe D 'Jolie at 1365 Main St and Nosh at 1341 Main St.

• Entertainment hearing: Cafe D 'Jolie, 1365 Main St
• Entertainment hearing: Nosh, 1341 Main St

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will meet to review reports on all completed and upcoming projects. The agenda includes a call to order and a public portion.

• Report on all projects to date
• Report on all future projects

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet on July 2, 2024, at 36 Court Street to discuss the Urban Woodlands Ordinance. The agenda contains only procedural notices and this single discussion item, with no votes or additional proposals listed.

• Discussion of the Urban Woodlands Ordinance

Board of Elections

The Commission will welcome new members and elect a Chair. The meeting includes reviews of the election calendar, early voting schedules/locations, and specific polling locations.

• Election of Chair
• Review of Election Calendar
• Early Voting calendar and locations review
• Polling location review for Ward 1 Precinct D, D1, E

Animal Control

The Springfield Animal Control board is scheduled to review multiple dangerous and nuisance dog hearings on June 26, 2024. These hearings determine compliance and restrictions for specific dogs at listed addresses. The agenda also includes a compliance follow-up at 101 Quincy St, a rescheduled hearing at 49 Girard Ave, and approval of the May 2, 2024 minutes. No budget, zoning, or contract items are on the agenda.

• Dangerous and nuisance dog hearings for properties at 1859 Roosevelt Ave, 90 High St, 64 California Ave, 46 Hampden St, and 373 Orange St
• Compliance follow-up for conditions at 101 Quincy St
• Rescheduled dangerous dog hearing for properties at 49 Girard Ave
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning an Eversource proposal. The request involves installing one fully owned stub pole, guy, and anchor near the east side of the road.

• Eversource: Install (1) stub pole, guy, and anchor at St. James Circle

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review several business matters including an informational hearing for Fuego Sports Bar regarding manager presence during specific incidents. The board will also conduct a final hearing under Section 77 and perform an administrative review of incident reports for Irish Ale House and One Stop Discount Liquors.

• Informational hearing: Fuego Sports Bar LLC at 885 Carew St regarding manager presence during incidents on August 26, 2023, September 16, 2023, and May 9, 2024
• Informational hearing: NEMC, LLC dba New England Motorcars at 720 Berkshire Avenue regarding car sales in Denver
• Administrative review of incident report for Irish Ale House dated 5-27-24
• Administrative review of incident report for One Stop Discount Liquors dated 6-1-24

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes and approve FY2025 tax warrants for real estate, personal property, and CPA surcharge. The board will draft a policy for unpaid motor vehicle excise and review charitable exemption applications. Most of the meeting will be closed to discuss litigation strategy for specific properties and review personal exemptions and tax abatements. These items determine property tax collections, exemption eligibility, and appeal outcomes that affect local revenue and individual assessments.

• FY2025 tax warrants: Real Estate Tax ($113,023,553.46), Personal Property Tax ($16,416,935.26), CPA Surcharge ($1,183,356.96)
• Policy creation for unpaid motor vehicle excise
• Executive session on Appellate Tax Board litigation for Smith & Wesson, Liberty Medical, and others
• Review of charitable exemption applications for 4 Birnie Ave and Latino Counseling Center
• Review of FY2023 preliminary tax abatements and personal exemptions

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding utility infrastructure work by Eversource. The project involves installing new manholes and laying various lengths of concrete-encased conduits on Sumner Avenue.

• Hearing for Eversource to install 6 new precast manholes
• Rebuilding 4 existing manholes on Sumner Avenue
• Installation of 1501 ft. of 5" conduits encased in concrete
• Installation of 297 ft. of 4" conduits encased in concrete
• Installation of 584 ft. of 4"/5" conduit lateral runs encased in concrete

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services body will meet at the Public Safety Complex. The agenda includes a review of AMR monthly reports and the approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 Minutes
• AMR Monthly Reports

School Committee- Regular

The committee will meet to vote on several financial items, including a $1.44 million appropriation for investments and a FAFSA completion grant. The agenda also includes ratifying a union agreement with Clerks (AFSCME) and discussing legal matters in executive session.

• Approve $47,730.00 expenditure for the FAFSA Completion Grant
• Approve $1,440,000.00 appropriation from carryover for investments
• Ratify the MOA with the Clerks (AFSCME) union
• Extend starting date of Dr. Sonia Dinnall as Superintendent to on or before July 15, 2024
• Approve extension of Access to School Security Cameras MOU for 90 days

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for several property petitions. The meeting also includes an environmental review and informational updates regarding various street addresses.

• Continued public hearings for 91-97 Chestnut Street, 144 Buckingham Street, 29 George Street, and 55 Emery Street
• New public hearings for 55 Emery Street, 14 Fairfield Street, 33 Avon Place, 137 Forest Park Avenue, and 43 Ingersoll Grove
• Environmental review for 134 Catharine Street
• Informational updates for 101 State Street, 85 Westminster Street, 47 Riverview Street, 54 Fairfield Street, and 62 Westminster Street

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will hold its regular meeting at the Mason Square Library. The agenda includes call to order, sign-in, and approval of minutes, but contains no specific discussion items or new business listed.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning Eversource and the Emma Lane subdivision. The discussion involves the installation of 140 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe on Allen Street.

• Hearing: Install 140 feet of 8” inches sanitary sewer pipe on Allen Street for Emma Lane subdivision

School Committee- Regular

The Student and Parent Concerns Subcommittee will meet to review the school system's attendance guidelines. The primary action is a vote to recommend the revised Attendance Policy to the full School Committee.

• Vote to recommend the revised Attendance Policy to the full School Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider several petitions including a new stop sign on Fountain Street and an honorary street sign for Stephen Athas Way. Additionally, the council will review special permit requests regarding motor vehicle repair and junk yard operations.

• Stop sign installation at the intersection of Fountain Street and Sylvan Street
• Honorary street sign 'Stephen Athas Way' at the Green Leaf Community parking lot entrance
• Special permit for motor vehicle repairs at 235 Mill Street
• Amendment to an existing motor vehicle junk yard special permit at 33 Oakdale Street

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss requirements within the Residency Ordinance. The discussion will focus on how these requirements impact hiring processes.

• Discussion of Residency Ordinance requirements and hiring impact

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is reviewing several financial warrants related to property taxes for the 2024 fiscal year. These items include omitted real estate and personal property, supplemental taxes, and a CPA surcharge.

• Omitted Property / Personal Property FY2024: $6,462.33
• Omitted Property / Real Estate FY2024: $42,658.57
• Pro Forma Real Estate Tax FY2024: $20,976.75
• Supplemental Real Estate Tax FY2024: $26,977.59
• CPA Surcharge FY2024: $1,236.26

Park Commission

The Park Commission will meet virtually to discuss several park updates and requests. Items include updates on Blunt Park Phase II and various name designations for park facilities.

• Blunt Park Phase II update
• Fee waiver request for Bay Area Neighborhood Council
• Porter Lake Dam Road gate discussion
• One day liquor license/arcade/gyrospace ride request
• One day liquor license request for Jazz & Roots

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will hold entertainment hearings for two establishments on Main Street. The hearings involve Cafe D 'Jolie at 1365 Main St and Nosh at 1341 Main St.

• Entertainment hearing: Cafe D 'Jolie, 1365 Main St
• Entertainment hearing: Nosh, 1341 Main St

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet to vote on several financial recommendations for the full School Committee. These include a FAFSA completion grant, a large carryover appropriation, and FY2025 tuition rates.

• $47,730.00 expenditure for FY24 FAFSA Completion Grant
• $1,272,895.00 appropriation from carryover to fund specific investments
• FY2025 Tuition Rates for Public Day and Alternative School programs
• Amendment to the Student Assignment Policy language
• Year-End update on District Student Activity Funds

School Committee- Regular

The subcommittee will vote on recommendations regarding the Access to School Security Cameras MOU and the Empowerment Zone MOU. Members will also discuss changes to School Committee policy and agenda setting processes.

• Vote: Access to School Security Cameras MOU
• Vote: Empowerment Zone MOU
• Discussion: Amendments to School Committee Policy (File: BEDB)
• Review: Bulkley, Richardson, and Gelinas, LLP contract
• Review: School Legal Counsel contract

City Council

The City Council will hold a public portion to discuss water quality and HAA5 noncompliance. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a fee increase and an update on a construction project.

• Discussion of water quality and HAA5 noncompliance
• Discussion of fee increase
• Update on construction project

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will review training updates and correspondence. The Board also intends to enter into Executive Session to discuss a decision regarding an employee's police officer recertification.

• Discussion of POST Case No. 23-002-C regarding denied recertification
• Review of training dates
• NACOLE update

Retirement Board

The Board will vote on several retirement applications for School Department and Police Department employees. Additionally, the meeting includes votes on disability benefits, contribution redeposits, and various financial warrants.

• Involuntary Accidental Disability Application for Mark Correa of the Fire Department
• Seven superannuation applications for School Department and Police Department staff
• Redeposit of refunds for four School Department employees
• Warrant #38: Retirement payroll of $7,968,336.90 and PRIT fund redemption of $6,500,000.00
• Selection of the Fifth Board Member

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review several new petitions for car dealer and junkyard licenses. The meeting also includes informational hearings regarding Fuego Sports Bar and New England Motorcars, as well as an administrative review of an incident report from Mojitos Bar & Restaurant.

• New Class II (Used Car) and Class III (Junkyard) license petition for Rydemore Heavy Duty Truck Part Inc. at 338 Rucus St
• New Class II (Used Car) and Class III (Junkyard) license petition for Rey’s Alignment and Suspension Center LLC at 491 Allen Ave
• Change of officers and manager petition for The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, Inc. dba Log Rolling at 200 Trafton Rd
• Change of officers/managers petition for Pride Operating, LLC (1225 Parker Street) and (77 West Street)
• New Class I (New Car) license petition for AJAW LLC at 890 Boston Rd

Public Health Council

The Council will review various items regarding Health Center business and city operations. Discussion topics include staffing, the Northampton Site Relocation, and an upcoming HRSA Operational Site Visit.

• Northampton Site Relocation
• HRSA Operational Site Visit (June 25th, 26th, 27th)
• PVTA Bus Stop discussion
• Dental program and UDS reports

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding Eversource utility work. The discussion involves installing new plastic underground gas facilities and retiring existing low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure on Rencelau Street.

• Eversource: installation of new plastic underground gas facilities on Rencelau Street
• Eversource: retirement of low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure on Rencelau Street

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will vote on a field trip for Renaissance School and the contract for Interim Superintendent Michelle Balch. The committee also plans to enter executive session to discuss bargaining strategies regarding paraprofessionals and Dr. Sonia Dinnall's employment contract.

• Renaissance School field trip to Red Gate Farm
• Contract ratification for Interim Superintendent Michelle Balch
• Paraprofessionals (AFT) collective bargaining strategy
• Employment contract negotiation for Dr. Sonia Dinnall

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning Eversource utility work. The discussion involves installing new plastic underground gas facilities and retiring existing low-pressure cast iron infrastructure on Willard Ave.

• Hearing: Install new plastic underground gas facilities in Willard Ave.
• Hearing: Retire low-pressure cast iron gas infrastructure in Willard Ave.

City Council

The City Council will review several financial transfers, bond authorizations, and city orders. Key items include funding for road construction on Dwight Street and the sale of railroad property for redevelopment.

• Bond authorization for $1,933,330.00 for Dwight Street improvements including resurfacing and safety upgrades
• Order to sell Boston & Albany RR property at Hendee Street and Factory Road to Astro Chemicals Inc. for $40,000.00
• Transfer of $4,730,115.05 in FY23 Certified Free Cash to the Stabilization Reserve Fund
• Transfer of $1,000,000.00 in FY23 Certified Free Cash to FY25 Estimated Revenues
• Transfer of $470,000.00 from Police Department Personal Services to Police Department Extra Detail Fund

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several fiscal orders including revenue reports and fund transfers. The agenda includes various financial orders for city redevelopment, park improvements, and building restorations.

• Transfer of $4,730,115.05 in FY23 Certified Free Cash to Stabilization Reserve Fund
• Transfer of $1,000,000.00 in FY23 Certified Free Cash to FY25 Estimated Revenues
• Transfer of $470,000.00 from Police Department Personal Services to Extra Detail Fund
• Transfer of $32,500.00 from Reserve for Contingency to various departments
• Financial orders for Indian Orchard Fire Station elevator and Tree Top Park improvements

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued discussion regarding strategies intended to increase City Revenue. This item is part of the PILOT- New Revenue Agenda.

• Continued discussion on strategy to increase City Revenue

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee is holding an emergency meeting to address leadership. The body will discuss and vote on the appointment of an Interim Superintendent.

• Vote on Interim Superintendent

Residency Commission

The Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. The body will then enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against an individual

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will meet at Springfield Honors Academy. The agenda includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and items requiring a vote.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Agenda items requiring a vote

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting at the Richard Neal Municipal Operations Center. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

Historical Commission

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

• Continued hearing for 91-97 Chestnut Street
• Public hearings for 8 properties including 66 Dartmouth Street and 134 Buckingham Street
• Environmental review for 134 Catharine Street
• Preservation of historically significant building at 46 Wilton Street
• Informational reviews for 101 State Street, 263 Alden Street, and 90 Fairfield Street

Board of Assessors

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. The Board also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the Appellate Tax Board and review exemption applications.

• April Real Estate Abatement Total: $181,872.20
• April Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Total: $41,169.19
• April Personal Property Abatement Total: $19,743.37
• Review of 8 of 58 applications for 58 Wilkes Street
• Discussion of charitable/statutory exemption applications for 4 Birnie Ave. and Latino Counseling Center, Inc.

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to review several items regarding street signage. The agenda includes proposals for two honorary street signs and the installation of stop signs.

• Honorary Street Sign: Rocky Marciano at Main Street and William Street
• Honorary Street Sign: Stephen Athas Way at Green Leaf Community parking lot driveway
• Stop Signs: Intersection of Sylvan Street and Fountain Street

Board of Library Commissioners

The Commission will meet at the Central Library Community Room to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a presentation by Cherokee Lowe regarding East Forest Park and Forest Park branches.

• Presentation by Cherokee Lowe, Manager of East Forest Park and Forest Park Branches
• Approval of May 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning

The Board will consider two petitions regarding liquor licenses for properties on Boston Road. Additionally, the Board will review a request for a one-year extension of a Site Plan Review Approval for 543 Boston Road.

• Relocation of All-Alcoholic Liquor License from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road
• New Beer & Wine Liquor License at 995 Boston Road
• One-year extension request for Site Plan Review Approval at 543 Boston Road
• Nomination and vote to Community Preservation Committee

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes and vote on possible additional 2024 application recommendations. The Administrator will provide updates regarding the Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction and the 2025 PVPC Preservation Consultant contract.

• Vote on possible additional 2024 application recommendations
• Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction update
• 2025 PVPC Preservation Consultant contract update

City Council

The City Council will review several grant requests, including federal entitlement funds for housing and community development. The agenda also includes a bond authorization for fire apparatus and a petition from Eversource to install street lights on Bicentennial Highway.

• CDBG Entitlement Grant: $3,740,488.00
• HOME Entitlement Grant: $1,502,181.00
• HOPWA Entitlement Grant: $827,431.00
• ESG Entitlement Grant: $329,785.00
• Bond Authorization for two fire apparatus: $3,290,000.00

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several entitlement grants and budget transfers. The agenda includes a $3,290,000.00 bond authorization for two fire apparatus and various federal grant setups.

• $3,740,488.00 CDBG Entitlement Grant
• $1,502,181.00 HOME Entitlement Grant
• $827,431.00 HOPWA Entitlement Grant
• $329,785.00 ESG Entitlement Grant
• $4,000 Fire Emergency Management Performance Grant increase

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee is reviewing the Springfield Community Choice Power Supply Aggregation Plan. This item is presented as an order for committee consideration.

• Springfield Community Choice Power Supply Aggregation Plan (Order # 8044)

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee is meeting to consider a personnel order. The committee will review the confirmation of William St. Denis for the position of Deputy Director of Veterans' Services.

• Confirmation of William St. Denis as Deputy Director of Veterans' Services (Order # 8052)

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will hold a special meeting to address a specific legal matter. The primary action involves a vote to approve a legal response regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Vote to approve the legal response to an Open Meeting Law complaint

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will conduct interviews with finalists for the Superintendent position. Following the interviews, the body will discuss and vote on a Superintendent appointment.

• Interviews of Superintendent candidate finalists
• Discussion and vote to appoint Superintendent

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The agenda includes the General Fund and the Trash Enterprise Fund.

• $920,638,516 in General Fund appropriations
• $8,078,917 for the Trash Enterprise Fund
• $627,288,835 for the School Department
• $58,517,399 for the Police Department
• $28,750,291 for the Fire Department

City Council

The City Council will hold a meeting at 36 Court Street. The agenda includes a public portion and final planning for the Mary Akers reception.

• Public Portion
• Final Planning for Mary Akers Reception

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at City Hall to conduct business. The agenda includes a petition regarding 25 Monson Avenue.

• Petition #8047 for 25 Monson Avenue

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget orders proposed by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. The items include appropriations for the General Fund and the Trash Enterprise Fund for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

• FY25 General Fund appropriation of $920,638,516
• FY25 Trash Enterprise Fund financing of $8,078,917
• $627,288,835 for the School Department
• $58,517,399 for Police services
• $28,750,291 for Fire services

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a Notice of Intent filed by the City of Springfield regarding the Harriet Tubman Park Redevelopment Project at 171 Hickory Street. The agenda also includes an informational item for 209 Parkerview Street.

• Notice of Intent: Harriet Tubman Park Redevelopment Project at 171 Hickory Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The agenda includes several budget orders from Mayor Sarno regarding the General Fund and the Trash Enterprise Fund.

• FY25 General Fund appropriation of $920,638,516
• FY25 Trash Enterprise Fund supplement of $8,078,917
• Proposed School Department budget of $627,288,835
• Proposed Police department budget of $58,517,399
• Proposed Fire department budget of $28,750,291

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a discussion regarding contaminants detected in fentanyl referred to as 'Tranq'. The session is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM.

• Discussion of contaminants detected in Fentanyl called 'Tranq'

City Council

The working group will discuss updates regarding digital equity and internet access. The agenda includes discussing next steps for a draft report and MassDigital Connectivity (MBI) timelines.

• Update on Working group
• Draft report next steps
• MBI timelines

School Committee- Regular

The meeting includes a call to order and a recognition ceremony for retirees. No other business or specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

• Retirees Recognition Ceremony

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review petitions for changes in stockholders at Theodores and Smith's Billiards. The meeting also includes a petition for a new used car dealer license and an administrative review of an incident report from Fuego Sports Bar.

• Stockholder change for Blackened Blues, Inc. dba Theodores at 201 Worthington St
• Stockholder change for Blackened Billiards, Inc. dba Smith's Billiards at 201 Worthington St
• New Class II (Used Car) License petition for Crown Traders Corporation dba Ceylon Motors and Service at 824 Berkshire Ave
• Administrative review of Fuego Sports Bar incident report from 5-2-24

School Committee- Regular

The 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee is scheduled to meet at the Springfield Public Schools central office. The committee will vote on several sets of meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2024.

• Approval of March 21, 2024, orientation meeting minutes
• Approval of March 27, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 2, May 3, and May 7, 2024, open session minutes
• Authorization for the Chairperson to approve executive session minutes from May 2, May 3, and May 7, 2024

Commission on Disability

The agenda consists of procedural items and placeholder topics for new business. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this document.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to vote on several items including 2024 application recommendations and the FY25 budget. The committee will also consider a request for local technical assistance from PVPC and receive updates regarding the Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction.

• Vote on 2024 application recommendations
• Vote to request local technical assistance from PVPC
• Vote on FY25 budget
• Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction update

City Council

The agenda lists departments for the public portion but does not detail specific business items. No ordinances, contracts, or motions are provided in this document.

• No specific business items listed.

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee is meeting to organize how it will evaluate candidates shortlisted for the district's top administrative role. This session focuses on planning the vetting steps rather than making a final hiring decision, which determines future school leadership and policy direction. No other agenda items or public hearings are included in this notice.

• Discussion and planning of the Superintendent Finalists vetting process

City Council

The City Council will review a new license for fuel storage at 1655 Boston Road. Other items include an amendment to a motor vehicle junk yard special permit at 33 Oakdale Street and a zoning change for 824 Berkshire Avenue.

• New fuel storage license for 1655 Boston Road (up to 70,000 gallons of propane and gasoline)
• Amendment to existing special permit for motor vehicle junk yard at 33 Oakdale Street
• Zoning change from Industrial A to Business B for 824 Berkshire Avenue

City Council

The agenda consists only of procedural categories for a public portion involving various city departments and does not list specific items for action or discussion.

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will receive a presentation from EverSource Energy. The meeting also includes an update from the National Weather Service and a review of upcoming events, trainings, and exercises.

• EverSource Energy Emergency Preparedness Presentation
• National Weather Service (NWS) Update

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission will review requests for significant tree removals at 797 State Street and 1341 Bay Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding murals, event liquor licenses, and the Duryea beer garden.

• Significant tree removal request: 797 State Street
• Significant tree removal request: 1341 Bay Street
• IOCC building mural and Common Wealth Murals at Riverfront Park
• One-day liquor licenses for Springfield Pride Parade and Westfield Starfires
• Duryea beer garden and Worthy Brew Fest at Stearns Square

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for eight property petitions. The meeting also includes a Section 106 Review for 101 State Street.

• Petition #7901: 91-97 Chestnut Street
• Petition #7947: 208 Belmont Avenue
• Petition #8027: 66 Dartmouth Street
• Petition #8028: 188 Florida Street
• Petition #8029: 226 Sumner Avenue

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding an Eversource proposal for Bicentennial Highway. The plan involves installing four 35-foot Class 2 poles to add street lights at the end of the highway.

• Hearing on installing (4) 35’ Class 2 poles to add street lights at the end of Bicentennial Highway

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners is considering the suspension of a liquor license held by Our Lady Mount Carmel Society, Inc. at 13-15 Winthrop St. The proposed action is due to the Manager of Record not being onsite.

• Suspension of Liquor License for Our Lady Mount Carmel Society, Inc. (13-15 Winthrop St)

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will review various Health Center updates, including staffing and dental services. The agenda also includes a review of program data, UDS reports, and the finance report. An operational site visit to Northampton is scheduled for June 25-27.

• Northampton operational site visit (June 25-27)
• Health Center staffing updates
• Dental service updates
• Finance report review
• Program data and UDS reports

School Committee- Regular

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee (AHSSAC) will meet to conduct MASC training. The session focuses on vetting Superintendent finalists and discussing member responsibilities in the candidate selection process.

• MASC Training of School Committee Members on vetting Superintendent Finalists
• Discussion regarding members' responsibilities in the candidate vetting process

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The commission will review design amendments and a contractor amendment for the DeBerry / Benjamin Swan Elementary School project. A vote and signatures are required regarding these items.

• DiNisco Design Amendments #11-13 for DeBerry / Benjamin Swan Elementary School
• Fontaine Brothers Amendment #8 CO#5 for DeBerry / Benjamin Swan Elementary School

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Harriet Tubman Park Redevelopment Project. The agenda also includes a certificate of compliance review and an enforcement order for unapproved work.

• Notice of Intent for Harriet Tubman Park Redevelopment (171 Hickory Street)
• Certificate of Compliance for 1 Allen Street
• Enforcement Order for unapproved work at 32 Undine Circle
• Bacteria monitoring

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss various departmental items. The agenda includes discussions regarding Fire, Centralized Dispatch, and several municipal services.

• Fire department discussion
• Centralized Dispatch discussion
• Health & Human Services discussion
• Library discussion
• Elder Affairs discussion

City Council

The City Council will review several grant awards for parks, tree planting, and emergency management. The agenda also includes a requested zoning change for property at 824 Berkshire Avenue.

• Zoning change from Industrial A to Business B for 824 Berkshire Avenue
• $1,800,000 EEA Green City Trees Grant for tree planting and outreach
• $500,000 DEP Grant for Forest Park drainage and dam repairs
• $92,735.50 Emergency Management Performance Grant for emergency preparedness
• $45,000 transfer from Reserve for Contingencies to the Elections Commission

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will consider several grant increases and fund transfers. Items include park grants, emergency management funding, and a transfer to the Elections Commission.

• $1,800,000 EEA Green City Trees Grant Increase
• $500,000 DEP Grant for Parks
• $92,735.50 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• $45,000 transfer to the Elections Commission
• $152,642.64 PEG Access and Cable Related Fund payment

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a session for public discussion. The agenda lists a discussion of the Bird Flu.

• Discussion of the Bird Flu

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget. This meeting includes a public portion for residents.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget

City Council

The City Council will conduct an overview of Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) and new revenue. The meeting also includes an overview of traditional revenue sources for the City of Springfield.

• Overview of PILOT/Revenue
• Overview of traditional revenue sources

School Committee- Regular

The subcommittee will discuss amendments to School Committee policies regarding the agenda setting process. Members will also review Roberts Rules and agenda practices in other districts, as well as specific contracts and a job description.

• Discussion of changes to School Committee Policy (File: BEDB)
• Review of Bulkley and Richardson contract
• Review of School Committee Legal Counsel contract
• Review of School Committee Secretary posting description

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on a new high school curriculum and a $150,000.00 literacy grant expenditure. Discussion items include updates on Zanetti Montessori School, graduation rates, and final superintendent candidate recommendations.

• Approve Conservatory of the Arts field trip to Chelmsford, MA
• Approve StudySync by McGraw Hill high school curriculum
• Approve $150,000.00 FY24 Early Literacy Consortium Grant expenditure
• Review 3-5 final Superintendent candidates

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on a new high school curriculum and a $150,000 early literacy grant. The committee will also discuss superintendent candidates and graduation rates. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy for paraprofessionals.

• Approval of StudySync by McGraw Hill high school curriculum
• $150,000.00 expenditure from MA DESE for Early Literacy Consortium Grant
• Review of 3-5 final superintendent candidates
• Update on Zanetti Montessori School
• Discussion of graduation and dropout rates

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will discuss the state's recommendation regarding a Superintendent. The meeting also includes setting up training for the Disciplinary Matrix and reviewing various training programs.

• Discussion on state recommendation of a Superintendent
• Setup training for the Disciplinary Matrix
• NACOLE Training
• IIU Manual Training
• Approval of April 7, 2024 minutes

Retirement Board

The Board will consider several disability applications for members of the Police, Fire, School, and Water and Sewer departments. It will also review ten superannuation applications and approve various financial warrants including payroll and transfers.

• Disability applications for personnel in Police, Fire, School, and Water and Sewer departments
• Ten superannuation applications for various city employees
• Warrant #30: Retirement payroll of $7,813,687.48
• Warrant #29: Transfers of $456,750.99
• Warrant #28: Expenses of $1,413,732.51

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will meet to review several petitions and informational hearings. Items include a requested change of location for Chestnut Street Package and status updates on various liquor licenses.

• Petition for 447 Summner, Inc dba Chestnut Street Package to move from 492 Bridge St to 572 St. James Ave
• Status of liquor license for Graham’s Package Store Inc at 1649-1651 Main Street
• Status of liquor license and manager for Our Lady Mount Carmel Society, Inc at 13-15 Winthrop St
• Status of license for Offsite 2Twenty2 LLC at 222 Worthington St
• Pre-hearing conference regarding Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E. incident on 3-22-2024

School Committee- Regular

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee is meeting on May 8, 2024. During this meeting, the committee will receive the names of the finalists for the superintendent position.

• Receipt of names for superintendent finalists

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hear presentations regarding internal audits. This includes the Office of Internal Audit’s Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 and a performance audit of the Building Code Department.

• Office of Internal Audit’s Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
• Performance Audit of the Building Code Department

School Committee- Regular

The 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee will conduct interviews of candidates for the Superintendent position. The committee will also vote to select a slate of candidates to present to the Springfield School Committee.

• Interviews of candidates for the Superintendent position
• Vote to select a slate of candidates to present to the Springfield School Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual meeting on May 7, 2024. The agenda includes a public portion regarding the planning of a community welcome for Mary Akers.

• Discussion of 'Community Welcome for Mary Akers' planning

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial items including a $7.5 million HUD grant and a $1.5 million transfer to the Opioid Settlement Fund. The agenda also includes orders for emergency communications systems and additional Chapter 90 transportation funds.

• HUD Continuum of Care Grant: $7,534,592.00
• Springfield City Library Donation: $15,000.00
• FY24 State Aid to Public Library Increase: $7,446.89
• Emergency Communications Dictation System contract approval
• Transfer of $1,521,535.00 in FY23 Certified Free Cash to Opioid Settlement Fund

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will consider several financial orders, including a $7,534,592.00 HUD Continuum of Care Grant and a $1,521,535.00 transfer to the Opioid Settlement Fund. The meeting also includes reviews of library funding and emergency communications contracts.

• HUD Continuum of Care Grant ($7,534,592.00)
• Transfer of $1,521,535.00 to Opioid Settlement Fund
• Contract for Emergency Communications Dictation System
• FY24 Chapter 90 funds expenditure ($184,848)
• Springfield City Library donation ($15,000.00)

License Commission

The License Commission will hold a virtual public hearing regarding an entertainment license extension. The request involves extending closing hours at 1295 Liberty St.

• Ivy's Events The Venue (1295 Liberty St.) late night entertainment hour extension from 12:00 am to 2:00 am

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will host a virtual public hearing on May 3, 2024. The session covers a proposal from Mexirico at 1021 Main St. to extend entertainment hours from midnight to 2:00 am closing.

• Virtual public hearing for late-night entertainment extension
• Request to change closing time from 12:00 am to 2:00 am at 1021 Main St.

School Committee- Regular

The 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee will hold an open session and an executive session. The committee will vote on allowing the Chair to approve meeting minutes and conduct candidate interviews in a closed session.

• Vote to allow Chair of Screening Committee to approve minutes
• Executive session to conduct Superintendent candidate interviews

Animal Control

The Animal Control body will conduct several hearings regarding specific dogs. These include hearings for nuisance dog complaints and dangerous dog determinations at various residential addresses.

• Nuisance Dog Hearing: Kobe at 77 Bowles St
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Spencer at 64 Senator St
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Harley at 79 Larchmont St
• Dangerous Dog Hearing: Five dogs at 101 Quincy St
• Nuisance Dog Hearing: Stella and Archie at 81 Clearbrook Dr (Continuation)

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 4, 2024. The Commission also plans to enter an executive session to discuss case assignments regarding complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
• Executive session for case assignment regarding complaints or charges

School Committee- Regular

The 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee will meet to conduct candidate interviews. The committee will hold an Executive Session at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP and will not return to Open Session.

• Candidate interviews for the position of Superintendent

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee is holding a special meeting to consider financial planning for the upcoming year. The primary action involves a vote on the Superintendent's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Approve the Superintendents FY25 Recommended Budget

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet to vote on a recommendation for the full School Committee. This recommendation concerns the approval of the Superintendent's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Vote to recommend approval of the Superintendents FY2025 Recommended Budget

Historical Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings for several property petitions. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the expansion of the McKnight Local Historic District.

• Public hearings for 5 continued petitions including 91-97 Chestnut Street and 1105 Worthington Street
• Public hearings for 4 new petitions including 186 Belmont Avenue and 133 Longhill Street
• Preservation agreement petition for 94-96 Byers Street
• Discussion on expansion of McKnight Local Historic District

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a public portion to discuss opioid money from the federal government. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Opioid Money from the Federal Government

Board of Assessors

The Springfield Board of Assessors will review March 2024 abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. Members will discuss reassessment requests for specific parcels, including one on W S Liberty Street, and consider policy changes regarding prior fiscal year abatements. Several applications will be reviewed in executive session for privacy or litigation reasons. These public reviews determine how local property and business tax values are adjusted for residents.

• March 2024 real estate abatement total of $240,377.69
• Motor vehicle excise and personal property abatement totals for March
• Reassessment review for Parcel #077700670 at W S Liberty Street (FY2022–FY2024)
• Policy discussion on abating prior fiscal years for uncollectable excise taxes
• Executive session reviews of specific business and property exemption applications

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission will consider installing a stop sign at the intersection of Sierra Vista Rd. and Butternut Street. The agenda also includes a proposal for an honorary street sign for Rocky Marciano. Additionally, the commission will review minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting.

• Stop sign installation at Sierra Vista Rd. and Butternut Street
• Honorary street sign for Rocky Marciano at Main Street and William Street
• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Library Commissioners

The Commission will meet at the Central Library Community Room to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a presentation by Rachel Gravel and reports from the Chairman and Director.

• Presentation by Rachel Gravel, Manager of Adult and Youth Information Services
• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman’s Report
• Director’s Report

Planning

The Board will consider a request to change the location of an all-alcoholic liquor license from Cooley Street to Boston Road. Additionally, members will review a special permit for a sign at Oak Grove Avenue and a zoning change for Berkshire Avenue.

• Relocation of All-Alcoholic Liquor License from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road
• Special Permit for an accessory wall sign at 261 Oak Grove Avenue
• Zoning change for 824 Berkshire Avenue from Industrial a to Business B

School Committee- Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet to consider a recommendation for the full School Committee. The subcommittee is reviewing the adoption of StudySync by McGraw Hill for high school students.

• Vote to recommend approval of High School curriculum: StudySync by McGraw Hill

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will meet to vote on a recommendation for the full School Committee. The proposal involves approving the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the FY24 Early Literacy Consortium Grant.

• $150,000.00 expenditure for FY24 Early Literacy Consortium Grant

School Committee- Regular

The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the creation of murals on some Springfield Public School building walls. This item is for informational purposes only.

• Discussion regarding mural creation on school building walls

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a public portion for follow-up and updates regarding the Neighborhood Stabilization Funds.

• Neighborhood Stabilization Funds update

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee is holding a community meeting to gather public input regarding the 2024 Superintendent search. The meeting will take place at the Frederick Harris School library.

• Community Input Meeting for 2024 Superintendent Search

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for discussion. This session will address planning a reception and meet-and-greet with Mary Akers.

• Discussion of planning a reception/meet and greet with Mary Akers

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings on several petitions and special permit applications. These include proposals regarding street changes on Waltham Avenue and Wilbraham Avenue, as well as permit amendments for a car wash at 710 Liberty Street.

• Amendment of car wash plans at 710 Liberty Street
• New special permit for light motor vehicle repairs at 491 Allen Street
• Petition for Waltham Ave tow-away zone
• Petition for crosswalk painting by Springfield Cultural Partnership
• Petitions to discontinue portions of Wilbraham Ave

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee is reviewing two informational items regarding board appointments. The committee will consider the confirmation of Vana Nespor to the Historical Commission and Vanessa Ford to the SRA Board.

• Confirmation of Vana Nespor to the Historical Commission
• Confirmation of Vanessa Ford to the SRA Board

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will hold a virtual meeting on April 29, 2024. The agenda includes a public portion and a discussion regarding pedestrian safety.

• Public Portion
• Pedestrian Safety

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning Eversource utility work. The proposal involves installing underground gas facilities in the Memorial Square neighborhood.

• Hearing: Eversource underground gas facilities on St George Road, Main Street, Plainfield Street, John Street and Carew Street

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on expenditures for an Early College Planning Grant and a mural project. The agenda also includes updates on student programs and teaching awards.

• $50,000.00 expenditure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• $17,000.00 expenditure from the Springfield Cultural Council for a mural project
• Field trip travel for Central High School students to Bridgeton, NJ
• Update on the Community Music School Adaptive Music Program

School Committee- Regular

The committee will consider several expenditures including a $50,000 grant for early college planning and $17,000 for a mural project. The meeting also includes updates on the iReady mid-year report and the Portrait of a Graduate survey.

• Central High School student field trip to Bridgeton, NJ
• $50,000.00 Early College Planning Grant from MA DESE
• $17,000.00 Springfield Cultural Council expenditure for Portrait of a Graduate Mural Project
• iReady Mid Year Update
• Portrait of a Graduate Survey Update

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a Comcast project on Berkshire Avenue. The proposal involves installing approximately 330 feet of conduit and fiber optic line from a Verizon pole to USPS property.

• Hearing for Comcast fiber optic installation on Berkshire Ave
• Installation of approximately 330 feet of 3-inch conduit

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider several petitions regarding business ownership, management, and operating hours. The meeting also includes informational hearings regarding complaints and incidents.

• Change of ownership interest for Table & Vine Inc. at 300 Cooley St
• Change of hours for Mexirico LLC at 1021 Main St
• Change of manager for Panache Banquet Hall at 827 State St
• Informational hearing regarding Rose Ent LLC at 555 Worthington St
• Informational hearing regarding Harmony Lodge #140 I.B.O.E. at 73-75 Wilbraham Rd

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY25 Operating Budget. Residents can participate in person or via ZOOM to express support or opposition to the budget.

• Public Hearing on the proposed FY25 Operating Budget

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review certificates of compliance for properties on Brianna Lane and Leich Street. The agenda also includes an enforcement order for 32 Undine Circle and discussions regarding railway brush clearing and CPA applications.

• Certificate of Compliance: 30 Brianna Lane
• Certificate of Compliance: Lot a & B Leich Street
• Enforcement Order: 32 Undine Circle
• Annual railway brush clearing
• CPA application for Van Sickle improvements

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee is holding a community meeting to gather public input regarding the 2024 Superintendent search. The session will take place at the Brightwood/Lincoln Schools Cafetorium.

• Community input meeting for the 2024 Superintendent search

School Committee- Regular

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the superintendent search. The committee is considering a recommendation to include two members of the Student Advisory Council on the 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee.

• Vote to add two Student Advisory Council members to the 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee

School Committee- Regular

The subcommittee will meet for informational purposes regarding School Committee Policy. The discussion focuses on the procedures used for establishing meeting agendas.

• Discussion of School Committee Policy pertaining to establishing meeting agendas

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 22, 2024, includes a public portion and a tour of Mercy Hospital.

• Tour of Mercy Hospital

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for several property petitions. The meeting also includes a review of preservation agreements and informational items regarding specific addresses.

• Continued public hearings for 91-97 Chestnut Street, 1105 Worthington Street, 208 Belmont Avenue, and 134 Buckingham Street
• New public hearings for 73 Washington Road, 103-107 Florida Street, 84 Temple Street, 14 Riverview Terrace, and 92 Buckingham Street
• Preservation agreement petition for 94-96 Byers Street
• Informational items for 7-9 Stockbridge Street, 69-71 Princeton Street, and 62 Westminster Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a proposal by GONETSPEED. The project involves installing 4-inch conduit and fiber optic cables from pole #12 to pole #4 at the corner of Lucerne Road.

• Public hearing for GONETSPEED to install 4-inch conduit and fiber optic cables on Hamilton Street

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will conduct Disciplinary Matrix Training. The Board also intends to enter into Executive Session for Special Order #24-006 to discuss officer misconduct.

• Disciplinary Matrix Training
• Executive Session regarding Special Order #24-006 (officer misconduct)
• Approval of March 13 and March 20, 2024 minutes

Planning

The Planning Board will consider a request to move an all-alcoholic liquor license from Cooley Street to Boston Road. The meeting also includes a site plan review for new athletic fields at 1296 State Street and a special permit request for signs at 740 Boston Road.

• Liquor License location change: 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road
• Site Plan Review (Tier 2) for new athletic field and site work at 1296 State Street
• Special Permit for accessory ground signs larger than permitted at 740 Boston Road

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss several items regarding Health Center business. Topics include the Northampton site relocation, staffing, and policy revisions. The council will also review financial and program data reports.

• Credentialing reappointments for Dara DeFlorio, Katelyn Wrzesinski, and Maria Elsie Sanchez
• Northampton Site Relocation
• Policy GFP3 Revision
• Review of Finance and UDS Reports

School Committee- Regular

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee will vote on a recommendation for the Student Advisory Council to select two members to join the 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee.

• Vote to recommend adding two Student Advisory Council members to the 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability is scheduled to meet at the Mason Square Library. The agenda includes approval of minutes and discussion of new and old business.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss 2024 applications and a preservation consultant service agreement with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. The meeting also includes an update regarding the Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction.

• Discussion of 2024 applications
• Preservation consultant service agreement with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
• Update on Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restriction
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss property reassessments for W S Liberty Street covering fiscal years 2022 through 2024. The meeting includes an executive session to review litigation strategy for the Appellate Tax Board and discuss personal exemption applications. Additionally, the board will review FY 2023 preliminary tax abatement applications.

• Reassessments for Parcel # 077700670 on W S Liberty Street (FY2022, FY2023, and FY2024)
• Review of litigation strategy regarding Appellate Tax Board matters
• Discussion of personal exemption applications
• Review of 8 of 58 FY 2023 preliminary tax abatement applications, including JJ & E Trucking

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on recommending two specific expenditures. Discussion items include a survey update, Catie's Closet, and an update on Zanetti Montessori.

• $50,000.00 Early College Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• $17,000.00 Springfield Cultural Council expenditure for Portrait of A Graduate Mural Project
• Portrait of a Graduate Survey Update
• Catie's Closet update
• Zanetti Montessori update

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on recommendations for two expenditures. These include a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and $17,000 for a mural project. The committee will also discuss updates regarding Zanetti Montessori and Catie's Closet.

• Recommendation to approve $50,000 for Early College Planning Grant
• Recommendation to approve $17,000 for Portrait of A Graduate Mural Project
• Discussion regarding Zanetti Montessori Update
• Discussion regarding Catie's Closet

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board will meet virtually on April 10, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and items requiring a vote.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Agenda items requiring a vote

License Commission

The Commission will review a petition for a farmer winery license at the Cyr Arena parking lot. The meeting also includes discussions on B.Y.O.B. regulations and reviews of recent incident reports.

• Petition for a Farmer Winery License at 200 Trafton St (Cyr Arena Parking lot)
• Reconsideration of seasonal license renewal for Pit Stop Food N Fuel Inc. at 736-740 Boston Rd
• Discussion of B.Y.O.B. rules and regulations with several local restaurant licensees
• Informational hearing regarding a complaint for Rose Ent LLC at 555 Worthington St
• Administrative review of incident reports from Harmony Lodge, Club Nior, and Rose

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on two funding recommendations for the full School Committee. Members will also discuss the Superintendent's recommended budget for fiscal year 2025.

• $50,000.00 expenditure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for Early College Planning Grant
• $17,000.00 expenditure from the Springfield Cultural Council for the Portrait of A Graduate Mural Project
• Discussion of the Superintendent's FY25 Recommended budget

Board of Assessors

The Board will meet to discuss litigation strategy regarding the Appellate Tax Board. The session also includes discussions on personal exemption applications and preliminary tax abatements for FY 2023.

• Review of ATB Docket litigation strategy
• Discussion of personal exemption applications
• FY 2023 Real Estate Abatements / Overvalue
• FY 2023 Personal Property Abatements / Overvalue

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning a speed humps petition. The proposal involves the installation of two speed humps on Barrington Drive.

• Public hearing regarding the installation of 2 speed humps on Barrington Drive

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee is holding a community meeting to gather public input regarding the 2024 Superintendent search. The meeting will take place at the DeBerry/Swan Schools cafetorium.

• Community Input Meeting for 2024 Superintendent Search

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will meet at the Springfield Public Schools central office. The agenda includes informational items regarding a bus contract and a camera MOU.

• Bus Contract (Informational)
• Camera MOU (Informational)

City Council

The City Council will review various petitions, grants, and orders during this meeting. Items include a $15,000 increase for the COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program and an order for school department computer lease purchase financing.

• COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program Grant increase of $15,000
• Springfield City Library donations of $3,000.00 and $100.00
• Bills of Prior Year for various departments totaling $612.58
• Lease purchase financing for School Department computers
• FY23 Free Cash to Law Department Settlement Account of $900,000.00

City Council

The Springfield Finance Sub-Committee will review several financial orders on April 8, 2024. Items include a $900,000 law department settlement account and a grant increase for the COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program. The committee will also consider school computer financing and library donations.

• $900,000 FY23 Free Cash to Law Department Settlement Account
• $15,000 increase for COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force Program Grant
• Lease purchase financing contract for School Department computers
• Library donations totaling $3,100.00
• February Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report

City Council

The Health and Human Services and General Government committees are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes a tour of the Main Springfield Library located at 220 State Street.

• Tour of the Main Springfield Library at 220 State Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss several matters in executive session. This includes reviewing litigation strategies for Appellate Tax Board dockets and discussing personal exemption applications. The Board will also review preliminary FY 2023 tax abatements for real estate and personal property.

• ATB Docket litigation strategy review
• Discussion of personal exemption applications
• FY 2023 Real Estate Abatements/Overvalue
• FY 2023 Personal Property Abatements/Overvalue

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission is reviewing proposals for several street modifications. These include changing travel lanes on Page Boulevard and reducing the speed limit in the McKnight neighborhood.

• Reduce speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in McKnight Neighborhood
• Change four lanes of travel to one thru lane and turn lanes on Page Boulevard between Oakdale Street and Bircham St
• Install a stop sign at the intersection of Gillette Avenue and Arvilla Street

Residency Commission

The Commission will review minutes from March meetings and discuss recruitment challenges with department heads. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024, and March 28, 2024
• Discussion regarding recruitment challenges and the impact of residency
• Executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual

Park Commission

The Park Commission is reviewing several project updates including the Magazine Park deed. The meeting includes discussions on basketball court dedication at Blunt Park and potential grant applications for neighborhood enhancements.

• Magazine Park deed update
• Blunt Park basketball court dedication
• FY 25 PARC grant application for Blunt Park phase 2
• Neighborhood enhancement grant application
• Significant tree removal request at 175 Keddy Street

Historical Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for property petitions at various locations, including Chestnut Street, Worthington Street, Belmont Avenue, and Buckingham Street. The agenda also includes discussions on environmental reviews and the preservation of historically significant buildings. Informational items regarding CPA historic determinations and 665 Cottage Street are also scheduled.

• Public hearings for petitions at 91-97 Chestnut St, 1105 Worthington St, 208 Belmont Ave, and 134 Buckingham St
• New public hearings for 65 Sumner Ave and 54 Buckingham St
• Review of CPA Historic Determinations and Project Reviews
• Information regarding 665 Cottage Street

City Council

The agenda for this meeting is sparse, containing only one item under the public portion. The City Council will hold a discussion regarding an issue involving clear-cut trees.

• Discussion of clear cut tree issue

Retirement Board

The board will vote on superannuation applications for 13 employees from several city departments. Members will also consider financial warrants including retirement payroll and various expenses. Additionally, the agenda includes disability applications and new system memberships.

• Retirement applications for 13 employees in Police, Fire, School, Parks, and Water & Sewer departments
• Disability application for Daniel McKay of the Police Department
• Warrant #25 for $7,733.243.49 in retirement payroll and $6,700,000.00 PRIT fund redemption
• 50 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems
• 26 new members for the Springfield Retirement System

Board of Library Commissioners

The Commission will meet at the Central Library Community Room to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the Chairman and Director. The agenda also includes a presentation by Reference Librarian Raz Nesher.

• Presentation by Raz Nesher, Reference Librarian
• Approval of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report

Planning

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a liquor license location change and a new athletic field construction. The meeting also includes a request for a special permit for oversized ground signs.

• Liquor License: Change of location from 296 Cooley Street to 436 Boston Road
• Site Plan Review: Construction of new athletic field at 1296 State Street
• Special Permit: Accessory ground signs larger than permitted at 740 Boston Road

School Committee- Regular

The 2024 Superintendent Search Screening Committee will meet. The meeting focuses on finalizing interview questions and dates.

• Finalizing interview questions
• Finalizing interview dates

Board of Assessors

The Board will meet to discuss litigation strategy regarding the Appellate Tax Board and review various exemption applications. The agenda also includes a discussion of preliminary tax abatements for FY 2023 involving real estate and personal property.

• Review of litigation strategy for matters scheduled at the Appellate Tax Board
• Discussion of personal exemption applications
• Review of FY 2023 preliminary real estate tax abatements/overvalue
• Review of FY 2023 preliminary personal property tax abatements/overvalue

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will hold a community input meeting on April 2, 2024, regarding the district’s 2024 superintendent search. The agenda is strictly procedural boilerplate and lists only the public hearing details and committee contact information. No specific policies, contracts, or budget items are scheduled for discussion.

• Public input session on the 2024 superintendent search
• Meeting location: Springfield Central High School Theatre (1840 Roosevelt Avenue)
• Scheduled time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review five-minute presentations from several 2024 CPA applicants. The committee will also consider a service agreement with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and the termination of a grant for 77 Maple Street.

• Presentations by 2024 CPA applicants including McKnight Common Areas and Stebbins House Preservation
• Termination of grant for 77 Maple Street
• Preservation consultant service agreement with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
• Update on Abbey Brook acquisition conservation restrictions

School Committee- Regular

The Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee will receive a report from an attorney regarding superintendent applications. The report will detail the number of applications received, how many meet minimum requirements, and the count of in-state versus out-of-state applicants.

• Attorney report on number of Superintendent applications
• Report on applicants meeting minimum requirements
• Report on in-state and out-of-state applicant counts

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee is meeting to review a petition regarding Waltham Ave. The item includes documentation related to tow away regulations or traffic matters.

• Petition #7938: Waltham Ave. - Tow Away