New Springfield courthouse controversy & more | The Rundown | July 10, 2026 @NewEnglandPublicMedia
New Springfield courthouse controversy & more | The Rundown | July 10, 2026  @NewEnglandPublicMedia
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The proposal for Springfield’s new $600 million courthouse sparks conversation and controversy over its planned location. We unpack the details of a lawsuit filed to block the selection.

Meanwhile, western Mass. was the location for the first Democratic Senate debate earlier this week, and our panel will breakdown the candidates’ performances.

And, should Massachusetts ban so-called forever chemicals? We weigh in on how to mitigate toxic PFAS contamination.

Plus, we debut a new segment, The Rundown Rewind! We look back on the Inspector General’s report on the sheriff’s budget.

We’re running down all of that and more this week with our panel: G. Michael Dobbs, host at Focus Springfield; Greta Jochem, investigations editor at The Springfield Republican; and reporter emeritus Paul Tuthill.
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