A group of Springfield City Councilors has sent communication to state and federal officials outlining efforts they believe are essential to providing economic relief to residents and businesses in the city in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent containmen...

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SPRINGFIELD — The City Council gave first-step approval on Monday to an ordinance that would regulate short-term room rentals in Springfield, including a requirement for annual city inspections.

Councilor Jesse Lederman, t...

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SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Jesse Lederman has asked state regulators to host here in Springfield at least one of the hearings on the pending purchase of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts by Eversource Energy.

Eversour...

At-Large Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman joined over two dozen current and former elected officials across Massachusetts this week to endorse Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primary for President of the United States. See statement below from...

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The redevelopment of an historic block in the largest city in western Massachusetts has moved a step closer. 

The Springfield City Council approved using $4 million in city funds for the restoration and redevelopment of...

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SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A community meeting is minutes away from getting started in Springfield.

The focus tonight is on the residents of Springfield and their concerns in relation to their community, but also the schools.

Th...

At-Large Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman, At-Large Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Ward 3 Councilor Melvin Edwards, Ward 4 Councilor Malo Brown, and Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila say they will introduce legislation this month to regulate short-term rentals withi...

At-Large Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman announces that he and Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila will co-host a Town Hall style meeting in Forest Park on January 22 at Forest Park Middle School, located at 46 Oakland Street, Springfield, MA 01108.

City Counc...

At-Large Springfield City Councilor Jesse Lederman was sworn in for a second term on January 6, 2020 during the Springfield Inaugural Ceremonies.  

Lederman will hold seat number 10 in the Chamber for the 2020 Term, and will continue as Chairman of the Sustainabili...

On Tuesday, December 3, 2020 City Councilor Jesse Lederman delivered the following eulogy in honor of the life and legacy of his friend and mentor, the late City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs. 

Good Morning. It is a great honor to stand before you to remember and celebrate...