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Destination Casino Resort Selection Process Announced

The City is pleased to announce its proposed selection process for a destination casino resort project.  Pursuant to an “Act Establishing Expanded Gaming in the Commonwealth,” codified at Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011, a Host Community Agreement is…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy And The City’S Casino Consultant To Announce Casino Selection Process

HO:              Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, City Solicitor Ed Pikula and the Law Office of Shefsky & Froelich  

WHAT:            Announcement of the casino selection process

WHEN:            Monday,…

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Statement Of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Regarding Casino Development Plans In The City Of Springfield Released By Communications Director Thomas T. Walsh

“These are exciting economic development times in Springfield. I look forward to entertaining and reviewing all development plans from expected casino operators as they maximize their efforts to put the most overall beneficial proposal to our City…

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Fundraiser for Springfield Police

99 Restaurants in the Springfield area will be hosting a fundraiser for the Springfield Police Relief Association to benefit the families of fallen police officers next week on Tuesday, August 21. For every party that comes in with a flyer, we donate…

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Grossman Commits To Funding Damaged Springfield Schools

New Law Gives MSBA Authority to Compensate for Costs Not Covered by FEMA

Treasurer Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and Jack McCarthy, MSBA Executive Director, today announced that the Authority…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Extends Springfield Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet’s Contract

August 15, 2012Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has extended Springfield Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet’s employment contract. The current employment contract in place between the City and the Police Commissioner commenced…

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Regional Animal Control Center Awarded Grant

August 14, 2012 - The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from Massachusetts Animal Coalition.  This grant was made possible through sales of Massachusetts "I'm Animal Friendly" license plates.  …

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Ecuadorian Heritage Flag Raising

WHO:              Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and representatives of the Ecuadorian Heritage Celebration Committee

WHAT:            Flag Raising Ceremony 

WHEN:            Friday, August 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon

WHERE:          Steps…

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Patrick-Murray Administration Breaks Ground On $1.2 Million Springfield Massworks Project

The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today joined state and local officials to break ground on the South End Streetscape Improvement Project, which was supported by a $1.2 million MassWorks…

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Patrick-Murray Administration To Break Ground On $1.2 Million Springfield Massworks Project

On Wednesday, Aug. 8, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki will join state and local officials to break ground on the South End Streetscape Improvement Project, which was supported by a $1.2 million MassWorks Infrastructure…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives Of Peoplesbank And The Buy Springfield Now Program To Present $1,000.00 Gift Card To Prize Winner

WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives of PeoplesBank and the Buy Springfield Now Program
WHAT: Awarding of a $1,000.00 VISA gift card to prize winner
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Noon
WHERE: Springfield City Hall – Room 220

BACKGROUND

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May

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Selection Committee of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) has chosen Daniel O'Connell's Sons as the CMR for the Union Station Regional Intermodal…

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