Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, a Corporation Sole v. City of Northampton et al
Plaintiff: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, a Corporation Sole and Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Defendant: City of Northampton, Gina-Louise Sciarra, Jonathan Flagg and Martha Lyon
Case Number: 3:2024cv30012
Filed: January 17, 2024
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Presiding Judge: Mark G Mastroianni
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 7, 2024 Filing 29 STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra. (Pelletier, Nancy)
March 1, 2024 Filing 28 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered acknowledging receipt of Plaintiff's notice informing the court that the parties have reached a tentative settlement (Dkt. #26 ). Consistent with Plaintiff's request, the court orders the parties to file an Agreement for Judgment, Stipulation of Dismissal, or status report on or before March 29, 2024.(Lendon, Tyler)
February 28, 2024 Filing 27 ELECTRONIC NOTICE Canceling Hearing: At the request of all parties, the Motion Hearing scheduled for 2/29/2024 is hereby canceled. (Rivera, Christina)
February 28, 2024 Filing 26 NOTICE by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield re 25 Motion Hearing,,,, Set Hearings,,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, of Request to Postpone Hearing on February 29, 2024 (Withers, Kevin)
February 27, 2024 Filing 25 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: Motion Hearing held on 2/27/2024. (Attorneys present: Atty Egan & Atty Wither for Plaintiff, Atty Frankel Pelletier & Atty Lawless for Deft)Court hears brief arguments re: #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. Plaintiff introduces Exhibits: 1, 2, 3 into evidence; exhibits are agree-upon. Court admits exhibits into evidence. Witness #1: Father Piotr Calik called to the stand, placed under oath and examined by both sides. Testimony from additional witness to continue on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Motion Hearing set to continue on 2/29/2024 at 10:30 AM in Hampden Courtroom (In person only) before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni. (Court Reporter: Leigh Gershowitz at Leigh_Gershowitz@mad.uscourts.gov.) (Rivera, Christina)
February 26, 2024 Filing 24 Supplemental Opposition re #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Pelletier, Nancy)
February 26, 2024 Filing 23 Opposition re #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra. (Pelletier, Nancy)
February 21, 2024 Filing 22 Defendants' Proposed Witness List by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra. (Pelletier, Nancy)
February 21, 2024 Filing 21 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: Counsel appear at Hearing re Site View in preparation for hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 2/21/2024. Court conducts view of inside and outside of subject structure located at 3 Elm St., Northampton MA. Court invites parties to supplement photos or video from subject structure for the upcoming hearing. (Court Reporter: Sarah Mubarek at sarahmubarek@comcast.net.)(Attorneys present: Egan, Withers, Frankel Pelletier) (Healy, Bethaney)
February 21, 2024 Filing 20 Witness List for Injunction Hearing by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. (Withers, Kevin)
February 21, 2024 Filing 19 REPLY to Response to #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. (Withers, Kevin)
February 20, 2024 Filing 18 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The February 26, 2024 hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction will be an evidentiary hearing. The parties are directed to file proposed witness lists for the hearing on or before 2/21/2024. Having reviewed the parties filings, the court anticipates testimony from Carolyn Misch, Jonathan Flagg, and the Very Reverend Piotr Calik are likely to assist the court. (Figueroa, Tamara)
February 20, 2024 Filing 17 Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. After consultation with the parties, a view of the interior and exterior of the St. Mary of the Assumption Church will be conducted February 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (Healy, Bethaney)
February 16, 2024 Filing 16 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni: Counsel appear by Zoom for Scheduling Conference held on 2/16/2024. Colloquy re: schedule and joutstanding Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court sets a hearing on #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction for February 26, 2024, at 2:45 PM in Hampden Courtroom (In person only) before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni. Counsel for indicates they may file a reply brief prior to the hearing. (Court Reporter: Sarah Mubarek at sarahmubarek@comcast.net.) (Attorneys present: Egan, Withers, Lawless) (Healy, Bethaney)
February 15, 2024 Filing 15 Opposition re #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Lawless, David)
February 14, 2024 Filing 12 CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield.(Withers, Kevin)
February 9, 2024 Filing 11 JOINT STATEMENT re scheduling conference . (Withers, Kevin)
February 1, 2024 Filing 14 Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. The MOTION and Memorandum in Support as to (Dkt#10) was filed as one document. The Motion to (Dkt.#10) was edited to remove the attached Memorandum along with Proposed Order which was incorrectly filed. The CM/ECF procedures require that all appropriate attachments such as affidavits, exhibits and proposed orders must be attached separately and identified accordingly. The Memorandum in Support and Proposed Order have been removed and entered separately. (Figueroa, Tamara)
February 1, 2024 Filing 13 MEMORANDUM in Support re #10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument filed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Figueroa, Tamara)
February 1, 2024 Filing 10 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Request for Oral Argument by Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A through D)(Egan, John) (Main Document 10 replaced on 2/14/2024) (Figueroa, Tamara).
February 1, 2024 Filing 9 NOTICE of Scheduling Conference Scheduling Conference set for 2/16/2024 at 11:00 AM in Remote only before Judge Mark G. Mastroianni. See attached document for details.(Lendon, Tyler)
January 30, 2024 Filing 8 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra.(Lawless, David)
January 30, 2024 Filing 7 STATE COURT Record City of Northampton summons served on 1/9/2024, answer due 1/30/2024; Jonathan Flagg summons served on 1/9/2024, answer due 1/30/2024; Martha Lyon summons served on 1/9/2024, answer due 1/30/2024; Gina-Louise Sciarra summons served on 1/9/2024, answer due 1/30/2024.. (Pelletier, Nancy)
January 26, 2024 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin D. Withers on behalf of Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield (Withers, Kevin)
January 25, 2024 Filing 5 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Mark G. Mastroianni assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson. (Phillips, Sophie)
January 24, 2024 Filing 4 Certified Copy of Notice of Removal Provided to Defense Counsel by Email (Zamorski, Michael)
January 17, 2024 Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by David S. Lawless on behalf of City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra (Lawless, David)
January 17, 2024 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Nancy Frankel Pelletier on behalf of City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra (Pelletier, Nancy)
January 17, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by City of Northampton, Jonathan Flagg, Martha Lyon, Gina-Louise Sciarra ( Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-10223596 Fee Status: Filing Fee paid) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Civil Cover Sheet, #9 Category Form)(Pelletier, Nancy)

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Plaintiff: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Represented By: John J. Egan
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Defendant: City of Northampton
Represented By: Nancy Frankel Pelletier
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Defendant: Gina-Louise Sciarra
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