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Springfield City Council meetings will remain remote through Labor Day due to COVID Updated Mar 31, 2021; SPRINGFIELD City Council President Marcus J. Williams announced Wednesday that the council will continue to meet by remote at least through Labor Day as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “In the name of public safety and health, I have decided that the City Council will not be returning to the Chambers for meetings before Labor Day,” Williams said in a statement. “Considering the recent uptick of COVID-19 cases and vaccine accessibility for all members of the public, I prefer to (err) on the side of caution for those who participate in meetings including residents, other guests, city department staff and the Council.” ....
Gumersindo Gomez, School Committee member Maria Perez among 5 candidates for vacant Ward 1 Springfield Council seat Updated Feb 24, 2021; SPRINGFIELD Five candidates have applied to serve out the unexpired City Council term of Adam Gomez Sr., including Gomez’ father, veterans advocate Gumersindo Gomez Sr., and School Committee member Maria Perez. Also applying for the Ward 1 seat are: Blake Gordon, a former manager of the Tap Sports Bar at MGM Springfield; Democratic campaign volunteer Valerie Gonzalez and Hussein Abdi, a University of Massachusetts Amherst junior majoring in political science and founder of 413Vote. Gumersindo Gomez said in his letter of application that he will not run for the seat in the fall, seeking to step down after serving out the remainder of the term ending Jan. 1. He was the only candidate who made that promise, according to letters made public by the clerk of the board. ....