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Springfield Central Library Holds Recognition Luncheon for Volunteers
Monday, April 24, 2017
Springfield Library Director Molly Fogarty, Assistant Director for Public Services Jean Canosa Albano and Volunteer Coordinator Raeshaun Holmes hosted library volunteers at the Springfield Central Library to thank them for…
Springfield Rescue Mission Thanks Donors for New Box Truck
Monday, April 24, 2017
Mayor Sarno joined the Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) in thanking their generous donors - the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, UPS and Ondrick Materials & Recycling - in funding a new box truck purchase. With…
New Fire Truck Blessed and Named “Hawkeye” by Homer Street School Students
Monday, April 24, 2017
The Springfield Fire Department welcomed a brand new engine to the Mason Square Fire Station fleet today. Engine 8 was named “Hawkeye” by 5th grade students at the nearby Homer Street Elementary School, in recognition of their…
Dr. Seuss Museum Sneak Peek
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Thanks to Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson and Artist John Simpson, and Brian Lees for bringing Mayor Sarno, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, Springfield Republican Executive Editor Wayne Phaneuf, Chief of…
Restaurant Week 2017 Announcement
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chris Russell, Executive Director of the Springfield Business Improvement District, and Jay Latorre, Springfield Restaurant Week Committee Member, officially announced Restaurant Week 2017 in the…
Hoop Up Springfield 2017
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Mayor Sarno stopped by Hoop Up Springfield this weekend. The basketball tournament and job fair is for local youth and is sponsored by Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's Office. This friendly but competitive 3-on-3…
DeBerry Student Visits Mayor Sarno
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
How did Miss Assilem Reyes, a William N. DeBerry Elementary School third grader, spend her school vacation? By visiting Mayor Sarno with her mom, Melissa Delgado, for her school project. Assilem chose to do her project on…
Springfield BID Announcing Restaurant Week 2017
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
The Springfield Business Improvement District and the Springfield Restaurant Week Committee will announce with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno the launch of the 3rd Annual Springfield Restaurant Week, tomorrow on the City Hall steps…
Massachusetts Girls in Trades Conference and Career Fair
Friday, April 14, 2017
The Massachusetts Girls in Trades Advisory Board held the first Massachusetts Girls in Trades Conference and Career Fair for Western Massachusetts, held at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke yesterday. Holyoke Mayor Alex…
Have ideas on the Springfield TDI District? Submit them here!
Friday, April 14, 2017
Downtown Springfield is now starting its second act. New businesses are opening, new improvements are underway, and new events are bringing the city alive.
The Springfield TDI Partnership wants to keep you in the loop!…
Congressman Richard E. Neal Announces Co-Hosts of Union Station Grand Opening Gala
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Spirit of Springfield President Judith Matt gathered today at Springfield Union Station to announce the co-hosts of the Grand Opening Gala that will take place on…
Indian Orchard Branch Library Opens New Community Room
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Springfield City Library’s Indian Orchard Branch is excited to announce that a new library Community Room is available for public use starting on Thursday, April 13th.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 12…
Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses Open for the 2017 Season
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Springfield Department of Parks, Recreation and Building Management announces that both municipal golf courses, Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses, will be open for play beginning Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Ryan Hall…
City of Springfield and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Seek Public Input on Climate Action & Resilience Plan
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The City of Springfield has partnered with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) to lead development of the City's Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), which is being funded by a National Disaster Resilience…
Hampden County Sheriff Department Kicks Off Joseph and Mary Nicholson Day of Community Service
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department kicked off the Joseph and Mary Nicholson Day of Community Service to honor the lives of Joseph and Mary Nicholson. For 15 years under now retired Sheriff Michael Ashe, Joe Nicholson…
Columbia Gas Awards Union Station with $18,050 for Energy Efficient Gas Boilers
Monday, April 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and Springfield City Officials gathered today at Union Station to receive a check from Columbia Gas Executives in the amount of…
Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc. Launches 2017 Summer Jobs Campaign
Friday, April 7, 2017
The Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc. (REB) held a press conference today to launch the 2017 Summer Jobs Campaign. The announcement took place at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in…
Springfield Central Cultural District Brings 'Art Stop' to Downtown Springfield
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Yesterday the Springfield Central Cultural District brought their Art Stop program to Downtown Springfield for the second time. Stakeholders and attendees began the event at Make-It Springfield with a wine and cheese…
Community Public Safety Dialogue with Mason Square C3 Police Led by Sgt. Devon Williams
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
The public is invited to a community dialogue with Sgt. Devon Williams and the Mason Square C3 Police about public safety on Tuesday, April 11th at Deberry School, starting at 5:30 p.m. Please see the flyer for more…
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Opening June 3rd
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
This morning Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson, Chairman of the Board John M. O’Brien III and President of Monarch Enterprises Peter Picknelly for an exciting announcement. The Amazing…