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Statement Of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Regarding Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram Audit
September 1, 2011 – “Upon learning of concerns raised over Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram’s contract and ‘side letters’ I had requested a legal opinion from City Solicitor Edward Pikula and asked that a review be…
Court Square Presentation Of Four Mature Oak Trees To The City Of Springfield To Replace Trees Destroyed By The June 1 Tornado
DATE: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Court Square
SUBJECT: Secretary Galvin, donation of trees for Court Square
CONTACT: Patrick J. Sullivan, (413) 787-6441
Secretary of the Commonwealth…
Division of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and Inquiries
Western Massachusetts residents with continued tornado-related issues and consumers with post-Irene questions should call (888) 563-4467
BOSTON – August 31, 2011 – The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Insurance has created a new toll-free…
Tour of Tornado Impacted Areas And Assessment of Rebuilding Efforts
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER ROBERT A. DELEO, JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIRMAN HAROLD P. NAUGHTON, JR., AND MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO TOUR…
Paris Lizana Crowned Ms. New England Coed Sweetheart 2011
Congratulations to The MAC Pageant – Ms. New England Coed Sweetheart 2011 Paris Lizana who recently charmed City Hall with her presence.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Emergency Response Officials to Hold Press Conference to Provide Update on City’s Preparations in Advance of Forecasted Hurricane Irene
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials
WHAT: Updated information about Springfield’s preparedness for Hurricane Irene
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. …
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials to Hold Press Conference Today in Advance of Forecasted Hurricane Irene
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials
WHAT: Information about Springfield’s preparedness for Hurricane Irene
WHEN: Friday, August 26, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: …
Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover 5K Roadrace/2K Walk
Anti-bullying back-to-school fundraising event on September 17, 2011, cash prizes awarded.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Gang Summit Partners to Announce Ongoing Collaborations to Combat Youth and Gang Violence
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives from the City’s Violence Prevention Task Force, Sheriff’s Department, Police Department, District Attorney’s Office and Court Probation Department
WHAT: Announcement on ongoing collaborations to combat…
Demolition of 12 Sheldon Street to Begin
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Housing Department Officials
WHAT: Demolition of 12 Sheldon Street
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: 12 Sheldon Street, Springfield, MA
BACK…
Neighborhood Walks Benefit Community
August 22, 2011 – As part of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s continued neighborhood walk initiative, Mayor Sarno will participate in another neighborhood walk on Monday, August 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., in the Mason Square Neighborhood (meet at American…
2011 Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant Details to be Announced
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Elder Affairs Director Janet Denney and Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant Director Loraine Gorham
WHAT: Details of Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011,…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Coming to Springfield in September
Local Contractor N. Riley Construction Selected to Lead Build
August 19, 2011 (Springfield, MA) – A deserving family in Springfield will have their dreams come true in just a few weeks thanks the Emmy-award winning reality TV show, ABC’s Extreme…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Economic Development Officials and Representatives of Jamsan Hotels and the Epiphany Development Corporation to Host Media Walkthrough of Proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel Located on State Street
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Economic Development Officials and Representatives of Jamsan Hotels and the Epiphany Development Corporation
WHAT: Media Walkthrough of proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel Located on…
Ribbon-cutting and celebration of expansion of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
What: Ribbon-cutting and celebration of expansion of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
When: Friday August 12th, 2011, 3 p.m.
Where: Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center, 11 Wilbraham…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno to Present Proclamation in Recognition of Caribbean Week
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and representatives from the Springfield Carnival Association
WHAT: Proclamation Ceremony to kick-off the start of Caribbean Week
WHEN: Monday, August 15, 2011,…
4th Annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run Fundraiser to Benefit TJO Foundation
The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center Foundation will hold the 4th annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle poker Run on Saturday, August 13, 2011.
Registration begins at 8:30. The Riders leave TJO as one group at 10:00 am. …
Regional Animal Control Center Awarded Grant
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.
The Center…
Springfield Parks Department to Plant Tree Donated by PeoplesBank
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan and city officials
WHAT: Planting of an American Elm Tree donated by PeoplesBank
WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:…
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, FEMA and the Private Sector Community Unite to Increase Disaster Assistance Registration
WHO: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), FEMA, the Small Business Administration, Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Basketball Hall of Fame to gather for photo op.
WHAT: An opportunity to display the partnership between private…