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PRESS RELEASE: Status of Gerana Tunnel Improvements to be Addressed
To view the entire press conference please visit http://livestream.com/focusspringfield/gerenatunnel, courtesy of FocusSpringfield.
$5,000 Awarded for Affordable Housing Fair and Community Resource Block Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Buy Springfield Now, and the Realtor’s Association of Pioneer Valley will be announcing a $5,000 grant awarded to aid in the planning and execution of an Affordable Housing Fair and Resource Block Party which will be held on…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Open the Completed Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello and Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Clifford A. Phaneuf…
Former Sumner Ave Fire Station Redevelopment Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and developer Roger Roberge to celebrate the completion of the redevelopment of the former Sumner Avenue Fire Station. The station was built in 1925, decommissioned for the new…
Detective James Gormally Honored for 34 Years of Service
Springfield Police Detective James Gormally was honored with an official citation from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno recognizing his 34 years of brave and dedicated service to the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Tom Ashe were amongst the…
City of Springfield to Host Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America 2018 Fall Leadership Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) to announce that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for its 2018 Fall Leadership Conference, which…
Mayor Sarno Presents Proclamation to Morgan "Momo" Morris, 2016-2017 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Massachusetts Champion
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno presented a proclamation to Morgan "Momo" Morris, a 7 year-old resident of Southwick and a patient of Baystate Children's Hospital. He declared Wednesday, May 4, 2016 as "Morgan 'Momo' Morris Day in the City of…
Mayor Sarno Presents Proclamation to Retiring STCC President Dr. Ira Rubenzahl
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno presented a proclamation to outgoing STCC President Dr. Ira Rubenzahl at his retirement party, declaring Tuesday, May 3, 2016 as "Dr. Ira H. Rubenzahl Day" in the City of Springfield.
Chairmen of the 2016 World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast Announced
Senators James Welch and Eric Lesser were announced as Co-Chairmen of the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast for 2016 by the Spirit of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and past Chairman, MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis. The annual event will…
Mayor Sarno's Message to Teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day
May 3, 2016
Dear Teachers,
Thank you for what you do - day in and day out. Don't envy what you do, but respect what you do. Appreciate your continued and dedicated nurturing and caring efforts toward our kids - "it's making a positive difference!"…
Mayor Sarno Speaks at the Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference this past Friday, April 29 at the MassMutual Center. Keynote speakers included Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin and Huffington Post founder and…
Springfield Innovation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined DevelopSpringfield and local partners to officially break ground on the Springfield Innovation Center. The project, conceived as a dynamic, mixed-use center of entrepreneurial activity will serve as the cornerstone of…
City of Springfield Economic Development Projects Featured in "The Who's Who in Building & Construction"
The article, entitled "Springboard to Success: Springfield's Comeback Strategy to Reap Big Rewards," can be viewed online here on page 6: http://content.yudu.com/web/y5b2/0A3z9pj/ConnecticutWesternMA/flash/resources/print/Connecticut%20&%20Western%20…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Releases Recommended Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy Plante released the Recommended FY 2017 budget of $616.8 million for the City of Springfield. The Mayor’s FY17 Recommended Budget includes funding for the continuation of…
Wayfinding Signage Unveiled for Downtown Area
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Office Kevin Kennedy, and Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris introduced a new system of wayfinding signs today in Springfield's Metro Center. The City has hung 46 temporary signs…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Ron Brace III
It is with a heavy heart that I express my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to the Brace family. I spoke to Ron’s grandfather, Ron Sr. yesterday morning on Ron III’s untimely passing. Having gone to school with Ron III’s dad, Ron Jr. at…
Mayor Sarno and Family Enjoy Theodore's During Springfield Restaurant Week
Mayor Sarno, Carla, Cassie and Chiara have dinner at Theodore's on the first night of the 2nd Annual Springfield Restaurant Week.
Mayor Sarno to Welcome New Teach for America Teachers
Mayor Sarno is pictured greeting a new group of Teach for America teachers in 2015. Later this year he will welcome another group to the City of Springfield.
The City of Springfield Invites Residents to a Public Meeting Regarding Six Corners
The public is invited to attend a meeting to discuss the upcoming improvements to the Six Corners Intersection. It will be held Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the J.C. Williams Community Center at 132 Florence Street in Springfield.