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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Requests A City-Wide Moment Of Reflection This Saturday, June 1, 2013
Reflection to Commemorate the Second Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado
May 28, 2013 - Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and business to take a moment and pause this Saturday,…
City Of Springfield Law Department To Issue Cease And Desist Letter To Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Society, Inc.
May 22, 2013 –Springfield, MA- The City of Springfield Law Department (City) is set to issue a Demand to Cease and Desist to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society, Inc. located at 13-15 Winthrop Street after city officials learned that they hosted “18 and…
Tree Planting at Forest Park Aquatic Garden
May 15, 2013 - "Plant Something Day" is a day designed to encourage people to plant gardens and get involved in the gardening community. Today's planting at the Forest Park Aquatic Garden was initiated by Graziano Garden Center, who also donated the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Recent Board And Commission Appointments
May 15, 2013-Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is announcing recent appointments made to various boards and commissions in the City of Springfield.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “First I would like to thank all who have served. Your…
Mayor Sarno's Letter of Receipt of Request for Referendum on Destination Resort Casino
18May 15, 2013
The Honorable James J. Ferrera, III, President &
Members of the Springfield City Council
36 Court Street, Room 212
Springfield, MA 01103
Re: Receipt of Request for Referendum on Destination Resort Casino
Dear President Ferrera & City…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement On City Councilor Ferrera’S Letter Regarding The Casino Host Community Agreement
Wednesday, May 8, 2013-Springfield, MA- In response to City Councilor James Ferrera’s letter dated May 8, 2013, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing this response by Cezar M. Froelich of the law firm of Shefsky & Froelich Ltd., the City of Springfield’s…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO ISSUES STATEMENT ON CITY COUNCILOR FERRERA’S LETTER REGRDING THE CASINO HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
Wednesday, May 8, 2013-Springfield, MA- In response to City Councilor James Ferrera’s letter dated May 8, 2013, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing this response by Cezar M. Froelich of the law firm of Shefsky & Froelich Ltd., the City of Springfield’s…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Signs Casino Host Agreement Transmittal Letter
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno signs the transmittal letter and sends the Community Host Agreement negotiated with MGM to the Springfield City Council. Pictured along side the Mayor is President of MGM Springfield Bill Hornbuckle; who signed the Community…
City Of Springfield Seeks Request For Proposals For Two Properties
April 29, 2013 –Springfield, MA- The City of Springfield has issued Requests for Proposals for purchase and redevelopment of two historic homes.
60 Byers Street: This is one of the only international style buildings within the City of Springfield.…
Forest Park Voted Best Public Park
With 736 acres of open space and a variety of recreation options for the whole family, Forest Park, the crown jewel of Springfield, has been voted the best public park in the Pioneer Valley by the Valley Advocate! Stop by today to see what’s…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Massdevelopment President And Ceo Marty Jones Announce Increased Grant Funding For The Union Station Project
April 25, 2013 –Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today an increase of $467,400 in grant funding from MassDevelopment under the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. Initially $32,600 was approved for a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Provides Update On Time Frame For Casino Referendum
April 23, 2013 – Mayor Sarno announced today that the holding of voter referendum on a gaming facility in accordance with M.G.L. c.23, §15(13) would not occur on June 25th, 2013 as previously anticipated. The Mayor announced that negotiations with…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Tornado Debris Clean-Up Of Water Shops Pond And Issues A Call For Volunteers To Lend A Hand
April 24, 2013 -Springfield, MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the Department of Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department and Department of Parks and Buildings are teaming up to address the tornado debris deposited in Water…
Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) Announces The Launch Of Its New Website
Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) announces the launch of its new website www.springfieldschoolvolunteers.org. The website was made possible in part by donations received through the December 2012 Valley Gives campaign. The one-day philanthropy…
Notice Of Nomination To The Springfield Retirement Board
An election is to be held on August 1, 2013 for the purpose of electing a member or retiree of the Springfield Retirement System to serve on the Springfield Retirement Board for a term of three (3) years.
All holding membership in the Springfield…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement On The License Commissons Vote Against 1:00am Bar Closings
April 18, 2013 - Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s comments on the Springfield License Commission’s 3-2 vote against a 1:00 AM closing time for pouring establishments; “I am very disappointed in the License Commission’s vote. My…
City Of Springfield Announces Best Retail Practices Workshop For Retailers And Restaurants
April 12, 2013 -Springfield, MA - The City of Springfield Office of Planning and Development is pleased to announce a free 2-hour workshop on April 30th to assist retailers, restaurateurs and storefront business owners in Springfield. The workshop is…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement On Boston Tragegy
April 16, 2013 - Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on the tragedy yesterday at the Boston Marathon: “On behalf of the City of Springfield I wish to express our sympathies to those involved in yesterday’s horrific events in Boston. Our thoughts…
Temporary Closing of Gerena School Building & Tunnel
“This is a notification that the Gerena Community School Buildings and the connecting Tunnel system will be closed beginning Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:00PM, and reopening on Sunday, April 21, at 3:00PM.
The Department of Parks, Buildings and…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO APPEARS BEFORE THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE LEGISLATURE'S JOINT COMMITTEE ON REVENUE
March 26, 2013 -Boston, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno traveled to Boston today with members of his Finance Team; Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante and Acting Budget Director Jennifer Winkler, in support of Senate Bill 1311 "An…