City Council — Springfield, MA
Date: 2026-06-10
Time: 16:30

CITY COUNCIL
 Public Safety Meeting Agenda


I hereby notify you that the following items of business have been filed with this office and can
be acted upon at the meeting of the City Council Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

 City Clerk


Roll Call


Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 10, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Follow up on Union Station Concerns




 City Council 1 HYBRID MEETING

City Council 36 Court Street
 Springfield, MA 01103
 Public Safety Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~Final~ Gerry Martin (Chair)


June 10, 2026 4:30 PM City Hall - Room 200




Roll Call

In Person
Councilor Martin, Chair
Sgt Brian Kelly
Bill Baker (Mayor Chief of Staff)
Reporter Jeanette DeForge
Tim Sheehan
Emily Cruzado -SPS-msnsger face
Dr Jose Escribano-assistant superintendent SPS


Zoom
Councilor Click-Bruce
Councilor Davila
Councilor Hurst *L




 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Brian Santaniello City Councilor At Large Absent
 Gerry Martin City Councilor — Ward 7 Present Late 4:34
 PM
 Maria Perez City Councilor — Ward 1 Excused
 Malo Brown City Councilor — Ward 4 Absent
 Zaida Govan City Councilor — Ward 8 Excused
 Kateri Walsh City Councilor At Large Excused
 Justin Hurst City Councilor At Large Remote Late 5:07
 PM
 Victor Davila City Councilor — Ward 6 Remote
 Michael Fenton City Councilor — Ward 2 Excused
 Jose Delgado City Councilor At Large Excused
 Lavar Click-Bruce City Councilor — Ward 5 Remote
 Melvin Edwards City Councilor — Ward 3 Excused
 Tracye Whitfield City Councilor At Large Excused


Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 10, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Follow up on Union Station Concerns


Minutes:

On June 10, 2026, the Public Safety Committee, chaired by Councilor Gerry Martin, met to
discuss safety concerns and recent incidents at Union Station. Springfield Police, Springfield
Public Schools, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), and City officials reviewed
ongoing efforts to address youth gatherings, transit-related disturbances, truancy concerns, and
quality-of-life issues at the transportation hub. Officials emphasized that the issue involves a mix
of juveniles, adults, transit riders from across the region, mental health concerns, and substance-
use issues, and is not limited to Springfield Public Schools students.

Springfield Police reported that the Safe Travels Initiative remains active, with officers assigned
to Union Station during peak operating hours. Following the end of Sheriff’s Department
participation, police reassigned existing personnel to maintain coverage without reducing public
safety presence. The SRA continues to fund private security and supplemental police details as
part of its annual security investment at the facility.

Springfield Public Schools reported that 81 students were trespassed from Union Station during
the past year, representing less than one percent of district enrollment, with at least 21 incidents
occurring outside school hours. The district highlighted expanded attendance notification
systems, parent communication efforts, and plans to deploy staff to help reconnect disengaged
students with school.
Committee members discussed possible passenger identification and registration systems, the
need for continued regional and inter-agency collaboration, and the importance of parental
involvement, youth outreach, and data-driven strategies to improve safety while preserving
public access to transit services. Councilors expressed support for ongoing efforts and requested
continued monitoring and coordination among stakeholders.

The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

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