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Springfield’s Department of Public Works Sets December 12th Deadline for October Snowstorm Tree Debris Removal

November 23, 2011 – Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that is the deadline for residents to place tree debris from the unprecedented October snowstorm out for collection.

City hired contractors will collect tree debris…

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Springfield’S Department of Public Works Reminds Residents There Will Be No Rubbish Collection on Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21, 2011 – The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have municipal trash collection on Thursdays that there will be no collection service on Thursday, November 24th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.  

Collection of…

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Springfield’S Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal to be Announced

 

WHO:             Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Veterans Service Director Thomas Belton and Members of the Veterans Day Parade Committee

WHAT:           Veteran of the Year and Veterans Day Parade Marshal will be named 

WHEN:           Thursday,…

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Springfield’S Department of Public Works Issues Parking Advisory

November 10, 2011 – Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking for assistance from the public as the City’s ongoing storm clean-up efforts continue.  The DPW issued a parking advisory today asking that residents who park on city streets…

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Veterans Day Parade to Kick Off Friday at 11:00 A.M. From Springfield Technical Community College

WHO:             Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton and Members of the Veteran’s Day Parade Committee

WHAT:           Veterans Day Parade  

WHEN:           Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. …

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Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Calls On Attorney General Martha Coakley To Investigate Western Massachusetts Electric Company’S Response To Ongoing Storm Related Power Outages

November 3, 2011 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today released a copy of the letter he has sent to Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley requesting that she investigate Western Massachusetts Electric Company’s (WMECo’s) response to the October 30,…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Calls On Western Massachusetts Electric Company’S Senior Management For Quicker Response To Ongoing Storm Related Power Outages

November 1, 2011 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today called on Western Massachusetts Electric Company’s (WMECo’s) senior management to move quicker with their power restoration efforts within the City of Springfield.  Mayor Sarno has been in constant…

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Show of Patriotism for Veterans Day

Thomas Belton, Director of Veterans Services is calling on all municipal employees who are veterans, reservist, or National Guard to pin on their military medals, wear their uniforms (or partial uniform),  or Legion Post caps the week of November 7th…

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MAYOR SARNO URGES ESTABLISHMENT TO VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER LICENSES PENDING HEARING AND REVIEW OF CLUB’S INTERNAL SECURITY PROCEDURES

October 18, 2011 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that he has directed the City’s License Commission to hold hearings regarding Sunday’s incident that resulted in the death of Devada Wannamaker.

“The City of Springfield has an obligation to…

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CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE TO MOVE SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CENTER TO TOWER SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD

TOWER SQUARE MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT

In an effort to make Cambridge College more accessible to local students, college representatives have decided to move the Springfield Regional Center to Tower Square in the downtown business…

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MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, SPRINGFIELD’S DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HELEN R. CAULTON-HARRIS AND CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE OPENING OF SPRINGFIELD ADOLESCENT HEALTH CENTER

October 27, 2011 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield’s Director of the Division of Health and Human Services Helen R. Caulton-Harris today announced the opening of a new Health Center for children, youth, and their families experiencing…

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STATEMENT OF MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO REGARDING AUDIT AT PUTNAM VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

October 26, 2011 – “The disgraceful financial practices that had been taking place at Putnam Vocational Technical High School are serious and disconcerting.  Upon learning of concerns surrounding financial practices at Putnam, I immediately directed…

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Snowstorm Information Update

November 7, 2011

Important Message from the Springfield Fire Department

Residents experiencing a power outage should shut-off the main breaker so that when power comes back on it does not cause a surge which can cause a fire.  

Do not use outdoor…

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Prevent Veteran Homelessness Summit

On Thursday, Oct. 27, VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System is sponsoring a summit meeting, with support from the City of Springfield, on the subject of Veteran Homelessness Prevention and Jobs.

The summit, entitled “Partnering to…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’S Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton Announce Details Of 2011 Student Art Contest

“WHAT VETERANS DAY MEANS TO ME”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield’s Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton announced today the details of a Student Art Contest and Exhibit.  The contest will focus on “What Veterans Day Means to Me.”

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City Of Springfield’S 3-1-1 Call Center To Reach 500,000th Call

WHO:              Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and 3-1-1 Call Center Director Donna Carney

WHAT:            3-1-1 Call Center to Reach 500,000TH Call 

WHEN:            Monday, October 3, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:          Springfield City Hall –…

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Titeflex® Set to Hold the Grand Re-Opening of their Operations

Titeflex, a worldwide leader of fluid management solutions is announcing the grand re-opening of their Springfield operations facility this fall and will be hosting a celebration on September 30, 2011 at eleven o’clock.   The significant renovations…

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Tornado Budget Update

The City of Springfield Finance Department is scheduled to provide an update to the Springfield City Council Planning and Economic Development and the Finance Subcommittees on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno directed…

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Italian Heritage Month Media Advisory

Italian Cultural Center of Western MA, Inc.
56 Margaret St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Contact: Terry Galluzzo and Terry Regina

September 23, 2011

The Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts and Mayor Domenic Sarno will hold a flag-raising ceremony…

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Springfield Citizens Police Academy Sign Up

Springfield’s Citizen’s Police Academy is starting the 31st class on October 5th!  Springfield’s Citizen’s Police Academy is a program that has been successfully running for 31 classes, and many people have had a great time taking part.  Past…

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