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Western Mass United for Puerto Rico Collecting Donations for those in Puerto Rico Affected by Hurricane Maria at Springfield Locations
Friday, September 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management Patrick Sullivan…
Sprint 1 Million Project Donates 700 Hotspot Devices to Springfield Public Schools
Thursday, September 21, 2017
More students across Springfield Public Schools will now have access to wireless internet network at home to complete their homework and school assignments! Thomas Robertson, Director for Small and Medium Business at Spr…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Jafet Robles
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family and friends of Jafet Robles. The following morning, I reached out to close family friend, City Councilor…
Revitalize CDC and Blue Cross Blue Shield Renovate Home of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Lonnie Chappell
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Revitalize CDC President & CEO Colleen Loveless and Associate Director Ethel Griffin and employees from Blue Cross Blue Shield joined at the home of Springfield residents Lonnie and Mary Chappell to help with housework…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Superintendent Warwick and Parks Director Sullivan Tour Duggan Academy to Review Work Done Through the Sheriff’s Community Service Program
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Hampden County Sherriff Nick Cocchi, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick and Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, toured John J. Duggan Academy this…
American Cancer Society Holds “Light Up Springfield” Luminaria Ceremony
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Mayor Sarno joined representatives from the American Cancer Society led by Community Development Manager Mashoun Choudhury, for a special Luminaria Cermony on the steps of City Hall last Friday evening. Candles placed…
Native American Flag Raising at City Hall
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
The Native-American Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising at City Hall this past Saturday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read a proclamation declaring the month of September as Native American…
City Hall Employees Raise Funds for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Friday, September 8, 2017
Mayor Sarno was happy to share that so far, City Hall staff have raised nearly $1,500 to donate to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund! Assistant Treasurer Amy Cutler spearheaded the "Jeans Because…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Residents of the Wellington at Springfield
Friday, September 15, 2017
Mayor Sarno spoke with residents of the Wellington at Springfield senior living center about revitalization efforts and ongoing economic development initiatives in the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno thanks Rita Tessier,…
Mayor Sarno Speaks at Yesterday's Naturalization Ceremony
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Mayor Sarno welcomed 135 new American citizens, who span 47 countries of origin, during a naturalization ceremony today at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site on the campus of Springfield Technical Community…
Mayor Sarno Commends State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez’s House Bill to Protect our Neighborhoods from the Dover Amendment
Monday, September 18, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he is pleased that under lead sponsor and his State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and our local delegation have filed House Bill 3593 – An Act to Prevent Over Saturation of Clinical or…
Mayor Sarno – MGM Fully Committed to Springfield Resort
Monday, September 18, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Mr. James Murren had reached out to me last week reaffirming his full commitment to Springfield. My focus and his remains to have a very successful…
Here Comes the Sun! Eversource Unveils Third Solar Site for Springfield
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Eversource is once again turning sunshine into electricity in Springfield, building its third universal solar facility in the city as part of its statewide commitment to renewable energy. Springfield is already home to…
External Auditors Present the Results of the City’s FY16 Financial Statement Audit to the Audit Committee
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante announced today that Powers and Sullivan, LLC, the City’s external auditors, presented the results of the audit of the City’s FY16…
City of Springfield Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Monday, September 11, 2017
Held earlier today was the City of Springfield's annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant honored the fallen firefighters,…
City Announces Workforce Training Course for New Healthy Homes Program
Monday, September 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the City of Springfield Office of Housing and The Hampden County Regional Employment Board (REB) are co-sponsoring a construction training course for unemployed and under-employed individuals as…
Springfield Library Foundation to Raise Funds for New Library: $2 Million “Promise Realized” Capital Campaign Launching September 12
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Springfield Library Foundation is launching a $2 million Capital Campaign to support replacement of the current East Forest Park Branch Library with a new building. The fundraising effort is officially titled “Promise…
Mayor Sarno Visits Indian Orchard Businesses, Storefront Improvements
Monday, September 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited Best Pizza, Inc., 306 Pasco Road, Indian Orchard this afternoon to celebrate the completion of their storefront improvements. Best Pizza, Inc., recently completed improvements to their…
U.S. Representative Neal and Mayor Sarno Announce Over $5 Million in Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Planning and Development Program
Friday, September 8, 2017
U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno this afternoon to announce the awarding of four grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Planning and…
Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Announce ShotSpotter Expansion
Friday, September 8, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he is “thankful to the negotiation efforts of Police Commissioner John Barbieri and CAFO TJ Plante, in partnership with our administration and our City Council, that we will be expanding…