Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As the state contemplates spending $2 billion+ for a new Hampden County Courthouse, my number one concern is for the tax payers of Springfield and the state of Massachusetts. An argument has been presented that the Liberty Junction is not the cheapest proposal. This issue deserves a thorough vetting.”
“District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, Register of Probate Rosemary Saccomani, Registry of Deeds Cheryl Coakley Rivera and Clerk of Courts Attorney Laura Gentile, whose offices and staffs will be housed in the proposed courthouse, work each day in this facility serving the some 1600 people who visit the courthouse daily. They are all publicly opposed to the Liberty Junction proposal.”
“In discussions that I have had with DCAMM Commissioner Adam Baacke, he spoke of a desire to have a transformative project for Springfield and the region. This site does not come close that.”
“As I have stated previously, Boston should not be dictating what is in the best interest of Springfield. This is another example of Boston power brokers working in their own best interest.”