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MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SPRINGFIELD’S NEW CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
July 19, 2010 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann announced today the names of the individuals chosen to become the City’s new Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer. Andrew…
Giant Sneakers Arrive in Downtown Springfield to Kick Off Arts & Soles
June 8, 2010 - Community leaders and artists were on hand today to welcome the arrival of 20 six-foot high sneakers to be installed around downtown Springfield once they are decorated. The huge fiberglass footwear will serve as canvases for artists…
COOLING CENTERS OPENING IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with the Director of Health and Human Services Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Director of Elder Affairs Jan Rodriguez-Denney and the City’s Director of Emergency Preparedness Bob Hasset announced today that the City of…
Hoop City Jazz & Art Festival Coming June 9-11
Springfield, MA -- The Hoop City Jazz & Art Festival committee has taken Mayor Sarno’s new “Make it happen in Springfield” theme to heart by moving the 4th annual festival event right to the heart of the City. In fact, this year’s three-day event…
Governor Patrick Breaks Ground on Springfield Data Center
June 22, 2010 - Governor Deval Patrick joined Congressman Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local officials to break ground on the state-of-the-art Springfield Data Center (SDC). The SDC will serve as a secure housing facility for the…
Mayor Chairs 2010 'Party with the Animals' Zoo Gala
On Saturday, June 19, 2010 the Forest Park Zoo hosted its annual gala fundraiser, "Party with the Animals" at the zoo. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield First Lady Carla Sarno were the honorary chairs of the event, which featured dinner…
The ReStore Home Improvement Center Breaks Ground on New Facility
(Springfield, MA) Officials and supporters were on hand today as the non-profit ReStore Home Improvement Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its future location, 83 Warwick Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The building is four…
Mass In Motion
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO PARTICIPATES ON MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MUNICIPAL WELLNESS LEADERSHIP PANEL
June 16, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno participated on the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Municipal Wellness…
State Street Rededication Ceremony
Local, state and federal officials gathered on June 3. 2010 to dedicate the $17 million State Street Corridor improvement project, culminating seven years of planning, design and construction. More info on MassLive >>
General Consul of Italy Visits Springfield City Hall
Consolato Generale d’Italia a Boston Liborio Stellino recently paid a visit to Springfield City Hall.
(Pictured left to right) Giuseppe Polimeni, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, General Consul Liborio Stellino, Antonio Talarico, and Vincenzo Ferraro (click…
2010 Trash Fee Reminder
SPRINGFIELD REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT FISCAL YEAR 2010 TRASH FEE BILLS WERE DUE APRIL 26, 2010
June 11, 2010 – The City of Springfield reminds residents that the Fiscal Year 2010 trash fee bills were due on Monday, April 26, 2010 and that unpaid…
Mayor Meets with Federal HUD and SBA Officials
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO MEETS WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL DIRECTOR RICHARD A. WALEGA AND U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR JEANNE A. HULIT IN SEPARATE CITY HALL MEETING
June 7,…
Groundbreaking for New Putnam High School
TREASURER CAHILL, KATHERINE CRAVEN, MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO AND LOCAL OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND FOR THE NEW PUTNAM VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building…
Exhibit Traces the History of State Street
The story of State Street, from its Revolutionary War-era origins as the “Boston Post Road,” to its current transformation sparked by construction of the new Federal Courthouse, is being told in the exhibition and documentary The State Street…
Arbor Allies Plant 49 New Trees for the City
The Springfield Arbor Allies planted 49 new trees for the cityscape over the past 3 weekends. The Arbor Allies in collaboration with Keep Springfield Beautiful and Peter Pan Bus Lines increased the environmental quality of life in Springfield with 3…
Springfield Hosts Biggest Pancake Breakfast
City Councilors Allen, Fenton, Lysak , Walsh and Luna helping Unico volunteers dish out Pancakes at the Spirit of Springfield 2010 Breakfast. Also pictured Peter Fenton and Sherriff Guy Glodis. Enjoy!
Pittsfield Colonials Play Exhibition Game in Springfield
FIRST PRO GAME IN CITY SINCE 1965
Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League added an exhibition game to their schedule on Monday May 24, at historic Walker Grandstand at Forest Park in Springfield, Mass., at 4 p.m.
The Colonials, managed by former…
Standard & Poor's Upgrades Springfield Bond Rating
STANDARD AND POOR’S FINDS CONTINUED CONFIDENCE IN SARNO ADMINISTRATION
May 27, 2010 – Last week, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee Erdmann and the City’s senior Finance Officials traveled to Boston to meet with…
Buy Springfield Now Program Receives Grant
NATIONAL GRANT AWARDED TO THE REALTOR® ASSOCIATION OF PIONEER VALLEY TO SUPPORT THE ‘BUY SPRINGFIELD NOW’ PROGRAM
May 17, 2010 – Continuing its support of sustainable homeownership in Springfield, the REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley…
39 City Properties Set For Auction
May 21, 2010 - The City of Springfield, in conjunction with Daniel J. Flynn & Co. of Quincy, will auction off 39 (thirty-nine) properties in tax-title possession on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Registration begins at 5:00 P.M. and the auction begins at…