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Springfield realty leader urges new courthouse beside building

Paul and Peter Picknelly submit competing courthouse proposals.

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cross Springfield courthouse, a parcel is being considered as a replacement site. Developer Paul Picknelly, principal of Monarch Enterprises, proposes a 15‑story courthouse at 55 State St., to Roderick L. Ireland House of Justice. He says the new building would let staff move quickly from the aging, “dirty” structure. Picknelly partners with Fontaine Construction and WestMass Area Development. The proposal, unveiled Tuesday, is one of 11 submissions to state Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. Links on this site may earn us compensation; you agree to our privacy terms.

Springfield realty leader urges new courthouse beside building.