A City Council decision to take back the Springfield, MA’s Mason Square Library through eminent domain was preceded by strong feelings pro and con among city residents and strong concerns among councilors about displacing the Urban League from the site.
The vote on Monday was 9-0 to approve taking the property at 765 State St., by eminent domain, but several councilors said it was a very difficult decision.
Councilor Jose F. Tosado said both uses of the site were beneficial for the city, but he sided with the library use as “the greater good” for that site.
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