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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Future East Forest Park Branch Library
New Library Expected to be a “Model for the Future”
Springfield Art & Cultural Council - Grant Cyle 2019
The Springfield Cultural Council announces its 2019 Grant Cycle for the residents of Greater Springfield, MA.
The Springfield Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serving…
Neal, Sarno Announce PVTA Funding from US Department of Transportation
On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal gathered with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce $2.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
These funds,…
Greening the Gateway Cities Plants First Tree at Home of City Resident
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman, GGCP Program Administrator Joe Pellegrino, and ReGreen Springfield President David Bloniarz planted the first Greening the Gateway Cities…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Restoration of Springfield’s Historic Paramount Theater
State providing $2.5 million to advance project that represents important next phase in downtown revitalization
Mayor Sarno and Internal Team Meet with Columbia Gas President & COO Stephen H. Bryant
Mayor Sarno and his internal City "utilities" team of Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan,…
Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation Takes Promises Realized Campaign Over $1 Million Mark
Campaign to raise funds for new East Forest Park Library crosses halfway point.
Mayor Sarno, Working with the City Council, to Increase Pension Funding by $2 Million
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante today placed on the City Council agenda that the City is committing continue to aggressive funding of our retirement system, by adding over $2 million from the…
Nominations Being Accepted for Springfield's 2018 Veteran of the Year
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is again sponsoring the Veteran of the Year Award.
The Award is given on an annual basis to a Springfield resident who is a Veteran and continuously volunteers their personal time to better our…
Funding Secured for Springfield Police Hub & COR Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. announced today that $25,000 has been secured for the Springfield Police Department’s Hub & COR (Center of Responsibility) program. The…
City to Release RFP for the Use of CDBG Funding for Non Profit Organizations
The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and moderate-income households. Funds must be…
It's Navy Week in Springfield!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Navy Week, signifying the official kick-off of Springfield Navy Week. For a calendar of Navy Week events, please visit: http://www.outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Springfield/
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Educare Springfield, Nationally-Recognized Early Education Model, Breaks Ground
$13.6 Million Early Education School to Partner with Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start
Springfield Police Officers to Assist with Recovery Efforts in Eastern Massachusetts
The Springfield Police Department is sending more than a dozen Police Officers to assist with recovery and public safety efforts in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover.
“We know first hand in Springfield the damage a gas explosion can cause and the…
Mayor Sarno Sends Support Letter for CRRC on Tariff Issue to protect Jobs and Continued to Enhance Economic Development for Springfield and our Western Mass Region
Click the letter to enlarge and read in full.
In The Aftermath of the Tragic Explosions in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, Mayor Sarno Directs City Officials to Contact Columbia Gas on Maintenance Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "With the recent unfortunate and tragic events that occurred in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover, I have directed City officials led by Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Springfield Fire Department…
Mayor Sarno Statement on City Council Resolution Regarding Late Police Lt. Robert Caulton
Issued Wednesday, September 12, 2018
“First of all, I have much regard for the late Police Lt. Robert Caulton and his family. He was a true gentleman and a good cop, who I knew personally and served with on the Board of Directors for the Girls Club…
United States Navy Band – Rhode Island Sound to Perform at Springfield’s Forest Park
What: Free concert by the U.S. Navy Band Northeast – Rhode Island Sound
When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Forest Park Ball Field, 299 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
Mayor Domenic Sarno J. and Patrick Sullivan,…
City Announces Workforce Training Course for Metal Fabrication Skills
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board (formerly the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County) in partnership with the Sheet Metal Local 63 and the MassHire Springfield Career Center (formerly FutureWorks) are…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces MassHire Brand for Commonwealth’s Workforce System
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse and Agawam Mayor William Sapelli were amongst those who joined Rosalin Acosta, Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, as she made the announcement at Universal Plastics in Holyoke, alongside…