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Additional Public Presentations Scheduled For Springfield Casino Selection Process
March 4, 2014 – Mayor Domenic Sarno has announced that The City has arranged for public presentations by the two casino proposers covering clarifications of their traffic plans, entertainment/ non-casino but related components, including refinements…
Residents Urges To Complete Annual City Of Springfield Census
March 4, 2013 -Springfield, MA – The Springfield Election Commission has mailed the 2013 Annual City Census form to all Springfield households. Residents are urged to comply by completing the census form and returning it to the Election Commission…
City Of Springfield Plans Flyover Data Mapping Update
March 4, 2013 -Springfield, MA – The City of Springfield, Office of Planning & Economic Development, is planning an aerial flyover of the entire city this spring to update data in its Geographic Information System (GIS). The flyover is the first of…
Mayor Domeninc J. Sarno Provides Written Testimony to House and Senate Ways and Means Committees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent the following letter detailing fiscal challenges the City of Springfield continues to struggle with while developing the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget. In the Mayor’s letter to Chairmen Brewer and Dempsey of the Senate and House…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno To Announce Results Of The City Of Springfield’s On-Line Energy Auction
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, CEO World Energy Phil Adams, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Superintendent of Schools Dan Warwick, and Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno To Raise Dominican Flag In Celebration Of Springfield’s Domincan Heritage
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Representatives of the Dominican Cultural Sports Center
WHAT: Dominican Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Springfield City Hall, 36 Court Street, Springfield MA;…
Gun Buy Back
When: March 2, 2013
10AM-5PM
Where: Springfield Police Department
130 Pearl Street, Front Lobby
Springfield, MA
NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED
Additional info:
Firearms must be in WORKING CONDITION, UNLOADED,…
Citizens Police Academy
The 35th Class of the Springfield Citizens Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, March 6th and run through mid May. This popular 10 week one evening a week course (Sponsored by the Springfield Police Department) will give interested participants…
Springfield Parks Department Presents "Fabulous February"
We’re having a party and everyone is invited! On Monday, February 18, 2013, the Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management will kick off the thirty-fifth year of its annual winter carnival, “Fabulous February!” for an exciting…
Black American Heritage Flag Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaims February 1, 2013, as "Black American Heritage Flag Day." Every year the City of Springfield celebrates the beginning of Black History Month with the raising of the Black American Heritage Flag. This is the 27th…
Announcement Of Qualifying Proposers For Springfield, Massachusetts Destination Casino Resort
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in consultation with the Mayor’s Advisory Committee, his internal review committee and his outside consultants, has determined that the City will negotiate host community agreements for the development, construction and…
Winter Storm Nemo Information Update
February 7, 2013, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with his Emergency Preparedness team this morning to discuss steps the City of Springfield will be taking in preparation for Winter Storm NEMO. Mayor Sarno received a weather update indicating that…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Massdevelopment Ceo Marty Jones, Sra Chairman Armando Feliciano Announce Grant Funding For Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today grant funding from MassDevelopment under the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund. To date $1,022,800 has been provided for extensive environmental investigation and remediation in order to build the Union Station…
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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Massdevelopment President And Ceo Marty Jones To Announce Grant Funding For The Union Station Project And Other Updates
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones
WHAT: Announcing MassDevelopment Grant Funding For Union Station
WHEN: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at 10:45 A.M.
WHERE: Springfield City Hall, 36…
Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the anniversary of Shays’ Rebellion
Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the anniversary of the failed January 1787 attempt by armed rebels to seize the Springfield Arsenal during Shays’ Rebellion, one of the most significant and tragic moments in the history of the…
State Approves City Market Rate Housing Plan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the city has received final approval from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Housing & Community Development, on Springfield’s Market Rate Housing Incentive Zone and Plan. The approval allows…
Solid Waste Holiday Schedule Reminder
The Department of Public Works has issued a reminder to residents regarding the Solid Waste Holiday Schedule, which is in effect for the next two weeks:
Christmas Week: If your trash and recycling is scheduled for Tuesday, December 25th, your…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno To Participate In Massachusetts Emergency Managemnt Ageny’s Statewide Assistance Program/Debris Management Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will be participating in the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s 2012 Statewide Public Assistance Program/Debris Management Conference. Mayor Sarno, along with City of Springfield Emergency Management Director, Robert…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Extends Invitation To Participate In Moment Of Silence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received an invitation from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick at the request of Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy to join in a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 to mark the one week anniversary of…