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Mayor Sarno Announces Funds Available for Historic Preservation
Monday, October 23, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Office of Disaster Recovery and Compliance are releasing funding for Preservation of Historic Properties that were damaged by the tornado for the third time.
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Mayor Sarno, Parks Director Sullivan Observe Installation of the Pavilion at Gunnery Sargent Thomas Sullivan Park
Friday, October 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, were at Gunnery Sargent Thomas Sullivan Park with Chris and Everett Skinner yesterday from the Barnyard and…
HUD Approves $3.65 Million Loan Guarantee to City of Springfield; Loan to Finance the Redevelopment of the Historic Paramount Theater and Massasoit Building
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal are pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have approved a $3,650,000 million loan guarantee to the City of Springfield to…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, City Officials Break Ground on Jaime Ulloa Park Renovations
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations…
Mayor Sarno, Governor Baker Dedicate Van Horn Monument
Monday, October 16, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Governor Charlie Baker and Bill Powers representing Congressman Richard E. Neal, as well as Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management and Van Horn Monument…
Artist Kim Carlino Finishes Mural on Outer Wall of A.W. Gifford
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined artist Kim Carlino this morning to welcome a new mural to downtown Springfield at 11 Lyman Street, the home of A.W. Gifford, Inc. Mayor Sarno and Ms. Carlino were joined by representatives…
Mayor Sarno, Parks Director Sullivan, Sullivan Family Present Proclamation to The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages for their Donation in Support of Pavilion at Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan Park
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management, Patrick J. Sullivan, and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan's family presented a proclamation today to recognize and thank the Skinner…
City of Springfield Closing Collection Sites for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The City of Springfield will immediately cease accepting donations at its designated donation centers for Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico, due to the overwhelming amount of items collected. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said,…
Go Fresh Mobile Market Brings Fresh, Affordable Produce Straight from the Farm to You!
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The Go Fresh Mobile Farmers Market is celebrating another successful season. Now in its 7th year, the Go Fresh Mobile Market project has established a new community partnership with the YMCA of Greater Springfield, keeping…
Western Mass United for Puerto Rico Collecting Monetary Donations
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Western Mass United for Puerto Rico is collecting monetary donations for those affected by Hurricane Maria. Donations can be made in person to Freedom Credit Union, to the account, "Western MA Puerto Rican Relief Fund", or…
Mayor Sarno & Commissioner Barbieri Issue Statements on Tragedy in Las Vegas
Monday, October 2, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What is our society coming to? It seems as though, you never know what you’re going to wake up to. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all the affected families. We as a society will remain…
Italian Heritage Month Recognized in Springfield's South End
Monday, October 2, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Angelo J . Puppolo, Jr. joined members of the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass Inc. today to raise the Italian Flag in recognition of Italian Heritage Month. The annual…
Mayor Sarno Issues Update on Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief Efforts
Friday, September 29, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that his internal city team led by Chief of Staff Denise Jordan and Aide Minnie Marrerro indicates that after participating on a federal government update call led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth…
Mayor Sarno Suspends Club Pandora’s Entertainment License
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon the recommendation/findings of Hearing Officer Atty. Lisa C. DeSousa, I have suspended Club Pandora’s Entertainment License, and the License Commission has also followed suit until…
MGM’s 95% Document Submittal Consistent with HCA Commitments
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Kevin Kennedy, the City’s Chief Development Officer, have announced that the MGM 95% Construction Design submittals are consistent with the commitments outlined within the City’s Host…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Conant Welcome New Class of Firefighters, Lieutenant Promotions
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant conducted a badge pinning ceremony this morning at the Springfield Fire Department to promote four new Lieutenants, and welcomed three new firefighters who…
Mayor Sarno Testifies in Support of State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez's House Bill to Protect our Neighborhoods from the Dover Amendment
Monday, September 25, 2017
Last Friday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno testified to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery in support of State Representative Carlos Gonzalez’s House Bill 3593, An Act to Prevent Over Saturation of…
Western Mass United for Puerto Rico Collecting Donations for those in Puerto Rico Affected by Hurricane Maria at Springfield Locations
Friday, September 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management Patrick Sullivan…
Sprint 1 Million Project Donates 700 Hotspot Devices to Springfield Public Schools
Thursday, September 21, 2017
More students across Springfield Public Schools will now have access to wireless internet network at home to complete their homework and school assignments! Thomas Robertson, Director for Small and Medium Business at Spr…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Jafet Robles
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family and friends of Jafet Robles. The following morning, I reached out to close family friend, City Councilor…