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Council regularizes longstanding Indian Orchard auto body operation at 420 Oak St.
Summary
After hearing the applicant and neighborhood support, the Springfield City Council approved a special permit that regularizes motor‑vehicle painting/bodywork at 420 Oak St. following a code‑enforcement citation; the owner says he has held a dealer/class‑3 repair license for decades.
The Springfield City Council approved a special permit Nov. 24 for motor‑vehicle painting and bodywork at 420 Oak Street in Indian Orchard, allowing the business to remain after city enforcement discovered it had operated without the specific zoning permit.
Applicant Robert Pafilmy said he holds a dealer’s license and a class‑3 repair…
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