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City Council
Intergovernmental/State & Federal Relations Meeting
~Final~
36 Court Street
Springfield, MA 01103
http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
Councilor Michael Fenton (Chair)
August 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM | City Hall - Room 200
Call To Order
5:30 PM Meeting called to order on August 13, 2026, Council Chambers, Rm 223, 36 Court St, Springfield, MA 01103.
Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Santaniello | City Councilor At Large | Present | |
| Gerry Martin | City Councilor — Ward 7 | Present | |
| Maria Perez | City Councilor — Ward 1 | Excused | |
| Malo Brown | City Councilor — Ward 4 | Excused | |
| Zaida Govan | City Councilor — Ward 8 | Virtual | |
| Kateri Walsh | City Councilor At Large | Present | |
| Justin Hurst | City Councilor At Large | Excused | |
| Victor Davila | City Councilor — Ward 6 | Present | |
| Michael Fenton | City Councilor — Ward 2 | Present | |
| Jose Delgado | City Councilor At Large | Present | |
| Lavar Click-Bruce | City Councilor — Ward 5 | Excused | |
| Melvin Edwards | City Councilor — Ward 3 | Present | |
| Tracye Whitfield | City Councilor At Large | Virtual | |
In person:
Councilor Fenton, Chair
Councilor Walsh, Member
Councilor Edwards, Member
Councilor Davila
Councilor Delgado
Councilor Martin
Councilor Santaniello
Presenters and project representatives
- Peter Picknelly
- Frank Fitzgerald
- Jeb Balise
- Tom Dennis
- Dinesh Patel
- Vid Mitta
- Demetrios Panteleakis
- Rishi Patel
- Bob Ross
- Paul Picknelly
- Dave Fontaine
- Jeff Daley
Other attendees identified
- Colton Andrews, Western Massachusetts Building Trades Unions
- Karen Lee, Springfield resident
- Attorney Tim Ryan, former City Councilor
- Mr. Tranghese
- Mr. Russo
- Mr. Langone
- Leo and Shane, South End representatives
- Linda and Jeff, Metro Center representatives
Virtual:
Council President Whitfield
Councilor Govan
Attorney Ken Shea
MassAppeal
Kathy Brown
Judge?
Danielle Veronesi
Jacob Dubois
Betsy Johnson
Richard M
R?
Chris Kline
Public Portion
- Briefing with the Proposers Regarding the Springfield Regional Justice Center Project.
Minutes:
On August 13, 2026, the Intergovernmental, State and Federal Relations Committee, chaired by Councilor Michael Fenton, met to hear presentations from proposers for the Springfield Regional Justice Center project. The informational meeting focused on transparency by providing the City Council and the public with an opportunity to learn about the proposed locations and development plans. No votes or recommendations were made.
Presentations covered proposed sites along Springfield's riverfront and on Dwight, Main, Chestnut, and State streets. Topics included project costs, courthouse experience, lease terms, parking, accessibility, environmental design, construction timelines, tax revenue, local employment, project labor agreements, and potential impacts on downtown Springfield. Some presenters also raised concerns about the Commonwealth's selection process and how it compared with the proposals.
Councilors discussed local hiring, union labor, future development of unselected sites, zoning requirements, infrastructure improvements, and reuse of the existing courthouse. The committee acknowledged that the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance oversees the state's procurement and selection process. Members emphasized the importance of continued transparency, public awareness, and consideration of Springfield and Hampden County stakeholders as the project moves forward. The meeting concluded without a vote or formal recommendation.
Meeting adjourned: shortly before 7:00 p.m.
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Order of Presenters
Intergovernmental/State & Federal Relations Committee Meeting
- Park View South, LLC (Peter Picknelly)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
- USPB JV, LLC (Jeb Balise)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
- Springfield 1550, LLC and Springfield Tower Square, LLC (Dinesh Patel)
1515 Main St, 1550 Main St, 275 Chestnut St
3 presentations, 30 minutes total
- State Street, 55, LLC (Paul Picknelly)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
*Each presentation will be allotted 10 minutes, followed by questions.
Order of Presenters
August 13, 2026
Intergovernmental/State & Federal Relations Committee Meeting
- Park View South, LLC (Peter Picknelly)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
10 SLIDES: Slides Peter P.
- USPB JV, LLC (Jeb Balise)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
24 SLIDES: Balise Courthouse Final
PATEL Group, LLC and Springfield Tower Square, LLC
- 1515 Main St. (Dinesh Patel)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
12 SLIDES: 1515 Springfield RJC
1515 KMW Merge
VIDEO: 10 seconds
- 1550 Main St (Dinesh Patel)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
10 SLIDES: 1550 Springfield RJC
VIDEO: 1550 KMW Merge10 seconds
- 275 Chestnut St. (Dinesh Patel)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
10 SLIDES: 275 Springfield RJC
VIDEO: 275 KMW Merge
10 seconds
- State Street, 55, LLC (Paul Picknelly)
1 presentation, 10 minutes
VIDEO: 55 State VIDEO FINAL Fontaine MassTrialCourt
4 min. 26 seconds
Each presentation will be allotted 10 minutes, followed by questions.