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Developers Sue Over $2 Billion Springfield Courthouse Contract

Springfield's $2 billion courthouse project draws a legal fight as developers passed over for the job contest the award. Gov. Maura Healey defended the state's selection process this week as litigation began over the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse redevelopment at 50 State Street, accor…

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Developers Challenge State's Pick for $2B Springfield Courthouse Project

Developers denied Springfield's $2 billion courthouse contract are formally challenging the state's selection, court records show. Gov. Maura Healey is standing behind the pick as the fight moves into litigation, State Affairs Pro reports, while WAMC reports the "snubbed" bidders are co…

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Developers Challenge Award of Springfield's $2 Billion Courthouse Contract

Developers passed over for Springfield's $2 billion Ireland Courthouse redevelopment have filed a legal challenge, drawing a public defense of the contract award from Gov. Maura Healey, according to WAMC and State Affairs Pro. The fight unfolded as the city separately marked a $250,000 …

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Passed-Over Bidders Sue Over Springfield's $2 Billion Courthouse Contract

Springfield's $2 billion courthouse contract faces a legal challenge from passed-over bidders. Governor Maura Healey publicly defended the city's contractor selection this week as the case, first reported by WAMC, moved toward litigation that could delay the Roderick L. Ireland Courthou…

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Snubbed Developers Sue Over Springfield's $2B Courthouse Project

Springfield courthouse developers passed over for the $2 billion project are suing over the bid selection. Gov. Maura Healey is defending the state's developer choice as the litigation moves forward, State Affairs Pro reports, while WAMC first detailed the challenge tied to the Roderick…

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Developers file suit over courthouse site pick

Two developers who competed to host Springfield's planned new courthouse have filed a joint lawsuit against the state, challenging the site-selection process, according to a report from Western Mass News published July 9, 2026. The suit puts the long-awaited courthouse project — a major…

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City Announces Return of Free Movies in the Park Series

Springfield's summer entertainment lineup grows as animal welfare concerns persist at a city shelter. Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of the annual "Movies in the Park" series, offering free outdoor screenings across city parks this summer.…

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Government · License Commission

License Board Approves New Bar's Alcohol License

Springfield's License Commission approved a new all-alcohol restaurant license for La Amaca Bar and Restaurant but capped its closing time at 1 a.m. instead of the requested 2 a.m. Owner Keisha M. Feliciano Arausquin, a 15-year Springfield Public Schools food service manager, pledged to staff the…

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Sarno, Parks & Rec Announce Summer 'Movies in the Park' Series

Springfield launches its free summer film series as an animal shelter quarantine continues nearby. Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of "Movies in the Park," offering residents free outdoor screenings across city parks this summer, according …

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