Today's poll: If Springfield's mayoral election were held today, who would get your vote?
04.17.2011 | NORTHAMPTON - A flooded field at the Oxbow Marina Sunday night, with the river at approximately 112.53 feet.The Forecast
The National Weather Service's flood warning for the Hatfield-Hadley-Northampton stretch of the Connecticut River continues through Tuesday morning, or until the warning is canceled. The river was observed at 112.81 feet at 3 a.m. today; flood stage is 112 feet.
The latest projections show the river receding to 111.7 feet by 2 a.m. Tuesday.
As for the rest of the weather: There's a whole lot of sky-blue sky right now, but the forecast calls for "increasing clouds" this afternoon. Today's high should be around 60.
There's a 50-50 chance of rain this evening, most likely after 7 p.m.
Today's Poll
A lively mayoral race is shaping up in Springfield, with several high-profile candidates already campaigning.
So far, the field includes Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, who is seeking re-election to a third term; City Council President Jose F. Tosado; and School Committee member Antonette E. Pepe, who is due to announce her candidacy April 26 in an event at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club.
Other potential contenders include city residents Jeffery P. Donnelly and Michael Jones, who have both taken out nomination papers for mayor. The deadline for filing nomination papers is July 26.
If all candidates remain in the race, a preliminary contest would be held in September to reduce the field to two for the Nov. 8 municipal election ballot.
What do you think -- if Springfield's mayoral election were held today, who would get your vote? Vote in our poll, and check back tomorrow for the results.
Friday's results: Yesterday, we asked, "Do you agree with councilor John O'Neill's request for an accounting of city funds and resources used to plan Police Chief Anthony Scott's retirement roast?" 16 people voted. 62.5% said "no"; 37.5% said "yes."
Sunday's Top 5
The top 5 headlines on MassLive.com on April 17 were:
- 58th Annual Westfield River Wildwater Races Day One 4/16/11
- Springfield's Western New England College to become Western New England University
- Annual Extravaganja festival lights up in Amherst
- You know you were wrong, Kobe, so just pay the fine and learn
- On day 2, pro-pot Extravaganja festival called "a Renaissance of freedom"
Quote of the Day
“We share the frustration with the federal government’s failure to meet it obligations.”
— Robert Capstick, spokesman for Yankee Atomic Electric Co., on the fact that 16 casks containing 533 spent fuel assemblies are still being stored at the site of the former Yankee Rowe nuclear power plant.Read Fred Contrada's article here.