Rebuilding Together Springfield’s (RTS) held a “Heroes at Home” Event on Wednesday, May 12, 2010  sponsored by Sears.  The organization worked on a “Transitional Housing Facility” for 12 homeless veterans run by the WMASS Bilingual Veterans…

MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO WELCOMEs RECENTLY SWORN UNITED STATES MARSHAL JOHN GIBBONS TO CITY HALL MEETING

May 11, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed United States Marshal John Gibbons to his City Hall office Friday for an informal meeting.  During…

Springfield youth participated in event with State Representatives & Commissioner of the Department of Public Health and meet with legislators to discus the impact of new tobacco products in their community at the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston…

Springfield College Brennan Center was the site for DPH Commissioner John Auerbach and SDHHS Director Helen R. Caulton-Harris and Community Based Organizations, Health Care providers and residents to discuss local health priorities.

Fetal Infant…

New local boxing program trains kids in the ring so they can succeed outside of it

On Wednesday, May 12, 2010 City of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with former Golden Glover and Professional Boxer Pat Ireland introduced A Neutral…

The 25th annual World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be served on Saturday, May 15th from 8AM to 11AM on Main Street in Downtown Springfield. Tables will be placed end to end from Tower Square to Court Square. Volunteers will staff three cooking…

MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICER LEE C. ERDMANN AND SPRINGFIELD’S SENIOR FINANCE TEAM TRAVEL TO BOSTON FOR MEETINGS WITH  STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

See the presentation Springfield's Finance Team made to the…

On the morning of Friday April 30^th at White St. School approximately 25 parents, community members and firefighters from Engine Co. #3 participated in the White St. School Service Day Project.  The volunteers with the help of the Parks and…

Members of the City Council Maintenance and Development Committee Kateri Walsh and Zaida Luna toured City parks on Thursday, April 29, 2010 with  Executive Director of Parks and Buildings & Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Assistant Director Derek…

On Tuesday April 27th at the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Adolescent Sexual Health Advisory committee held a community luncheon to discuss "Engaging for Community Action on Teen Sexual Health, Education, Economics and Opportunity." The…

April 23, 2010 – In response to the high number of births and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram commissioned an advisory board to develop recommendations that would lead to a…

Mayor Sarno recently presented a Proclamation and helped raise the flag to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Springfield.

April 20, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City’s Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced today that the Time Out for Communities Open Gym Program began on Monday, March 29, 2010 and will run through Friday, June…

Monday, April 5^th during the Public Health Month Celebration Kick-Off at City Hall, Michaelann  Bewsee was awarded the “Luminary Award.”  This is the highest honor the health and human service community of Springfield can bestow.

Public Health Month…

The Springfield Public Schools Professional Development program held a graduation ceremony for the District-based Licensure Program Class of 2010 on Wednesday, April 14^th, and Mayor Sarno was on hand to congratulate the participating teachers and…

April 15, 2010  –  Mayor Domenic Sarno and L’Kuicha Parks, Chairperson of the Springfield Cultural Council, have announced the award of 38 grants totaling $105,426.

Grant recipients include the Armory Quadrangle Civic Association, Community…

April 15, 2010 – The City of Springfield will bring more than 118 cases before the Springfield Housing Court (37 Elm Street) on Friday, April 16, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., for Operation Clean Sweep.  The City will prosecute exterior code enforcement…

April 16, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann announced today that Stephen J. Lonergan has been appointed to the position of City Collector/Treasurer. Lonergan has been servicing as Acting…

April 16, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno directed the City’s law department to issue a Cease and Desist letter to Pananche Banquet Hall on State Street after city officials learned of a Spring High School Party that had been scheduled for Friday,…

April 17, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Station 9, 1212 Carew Street, Springfield, rain or shine.  All are welcome.  The open house will include members from the Shriners, Springfield Police Department, firefighters from various surrounding towns and…