Cohen, a former four-term mayor, said he wants to begin meetings with Mayor Susan R. Dawson, the City Council, school administrators, members of the business community and others.  Full story »

Cohen, 51, a former four-term mayor, was victorious in a race that was contentious throughout. Full story »

Agawam voters lined up before the polls opened at 8 a.m. Full story »

Violent crime was on the minds of a number of Springfield voters as they headed to the polls Tuesday. Full story »

The total vote in the mayoral election will be split at least four ways.  Full story »

Read our round-up of the local races before you head to the polls tomorrow. Full story »

Springfield voters will decide whether the mayor should serve a longer term. Full story »

The forum will be rebroadcast on community access cable television  Full story »

Residents who wanted to see an ugly scrap between Benton and Cohen were not disappointed. Full story »

Write-in candidate Cecilia Calabrese called for Benton to withdraw from the race. Full story »

Watch video of the electric exchange between Benton and Cohen. Full story »

3 non-incumbent candidates are making bids. Full story »

44 votes separated Derek J. Benton's first-place finish and Richard A. Cohen's second in the preliminary. Full story »

So far, no hospital in the Pioneer Valley has taken such action. Full story »

Current Mayor Susan Dawson said she is afraid if she conducted a write-in bid for re-election, it would ensure a victory for her nemesis, Richard Cohen. Full story »