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Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop, Springfield Native Isan Diaz Visits Mayor Sarno
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Sarno had a special visitor to his home yesterday evening- his neighbor, recent Central High School graduate, and Milwaukee Brewers organization shortstop Isan Diaz. Isan visited with the Sarnos and brought over his…
Railroad Safety Blitz at Wason Ave Train Tracks
Friday, September 23, 2016
A safety blitz to remind residents about the importance of railroad safety was held today at the crossroads of the Wason Avenue train tracks. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, City Councilor Adam…
Renovated Cooley Street Big Lots Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined executives and staff from Big Lots for a ribbon cutting ceremony to the completion of recent renovations and extend his thanks to the company for their continued belief and investment in the…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New South End Community Center
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, Director of Capital Asset Peter Garvey, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, SECC Chairman Thaddeus Tokarz and SECC…
Baker-Polito Administration Delivers Emergency Response Trailer for Protection of Inland Waterways in Springfield Area
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Baker-Polito Administration today delivered a new emergency spill response trailer to the City of Springfield to assist local first-responders in the event of spills of oil or other hazardous materials that may pose…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Free Parking in Civic Center Garage
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The Springfield Thunderbirds, in cooperation with the Springfield Parking Authority, Springfield Business Improvement District, and City of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, are pleased to announce that parking in the…
Mayor Sarno Meets with UBS Financial Services Employees
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Denise Jordan joined UBS Financial Services Branch Manager Gabriel D'Amica and his staff this morning for breakfast at their Monarch Place Office. The 38-member staff has…
Minuteman Press Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Minuteman Press today at their new 1365 Main Street location for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Minuteman Press, a print shop owned by Michael and Lindsey Weber, specializes in printed products…
Pope Francis High School Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
Sunday, September 18, 2016
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to mark the beginning of construction of the new Pope Francis High School on Surrey Road. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, Congressman Richard E. Neal,…
Springfield Museums Named Smithsonian Affiliate
Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Springfield Museums have been formally accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, high-quality partnerships with museums…
AT&T, Mayor Sarno Bring Virtual Reality Distracted Driving Simulator to Central High School
Friday, September 16, 2016
AT&T brought its unique, 3-D virtual reality distracted driving simulator to Central High School today to raise awareness of the dangerous effects of looking at your smartphone while driving.
Part of AT&T’s national It…
Mayor Sarno, City and Elected Officials Get Progress Update and Tour MGM Springfield Site
Friday, September 16, 2016
MGM Springfield executives today guided local and state elected and City of Springfield officials through a progress tour of the 14-acre, three-block construction site. Approximately a dozen city and state officials were…
Mayor Sarno Speaks to the Exchange Club of Springfield
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno addressed the Exchange Club of Springfield during their meeting today at 350 Grille. Mayor Sarno highlighted the $2.7 billion in economic development projects happening throughout the City,…
Springfield Citizens Police Academy to Begin
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the 42nd class of the Springfield Citizens Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. This free, 10 week, one-night-per-week class is for Springfield residents ages 18 and older who are…
Springfield Museums Announce 2016 Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 25th annual Ubora Award and the 7th annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
The…
Baystate Academy Public Charter School Dedicates Media Center to Robyn and John Davis
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Baystate Academy Public Charter School today for a dedication ceremony honoring Robyn and John Davis for their support of the school’s new media center. The media center features…
South End Middle School Students Tour City Hall
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Students from South End Middle School paid a special visit to City Hall yesterday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the class and their teachers, taught them about his role as Mayor, and the process of governing in the…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and Officials Tour Springfield Public Schools Ahead of Millions in Renovations
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Members of the School Committee, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan, Chief Administrative and Financial…
City of Springfield Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Springfield held its 15th Annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony today. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, David Pelletier, American Medical Response…
Native American Flag Raising at City Hall
The City of Springfield and the Native American Inter-Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising ceremony this morning at City Hall. Darryl Moss, Deputy Communications Director for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, offered a…