Springfield, MA
Municipality in Massachusetts
United States
Springfield, MA plans to invest $450,000 in voting equipment, election software, and training
The City of Springfield plans to invest $450,000 in new election machines, voting equipment, ballot training, election day support, and post-election maintenance. The city is seeking to purchase 72 tabulators to count votes and 64 ballot boxes to store cast ballots at each of its 64 precincts. The city is requesting proposals for contracts that include purchasing, shipping, delivery, installation, and training associated with the equipment and election reporting software.
Springfield, MA
United States
Springfield, MA is planning a feasibility study for establishing municipal fiber-to-the-home network
The City of Springfield is planning to study the feasibility of establishing its own municipal fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network. The city is currently evaluating challenges including inconsistent infrastructure and the lack of a poles due to the absence of a municipal lighting system. The feasibility study would gauge public interest, provide a cost analysis on infrastructure investment, assess maintenance costs, explore public-private partnerships, etc.
Springfield, MA
United States
Springfield, MA increases transparency of police department detention practices with Custody Protect
City officials will partner with 4Sight Labs to use Custody Protect sensors for arrests by local police. This first-in-the-United States trial affixes AI-enabled sensors during arrests that analyze vital signs during transit and initial imprisonment. Stakeholders including assigned officers and supervisors receive alerts when detainees experience sudden health changes. Springfield will evaluate how well the technology protects the rights and wellness of the arrested.
Springfield, MA
United States