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Springfield Success Academy (SSA) Adult Diploma Program

Springfield Public Schools is proud to introduce to the Springfield Success Academy (SSA) Adult Diploma Program which is a new pathway for adults aged 18 and older who did not meet success in a traditional high school setting.  SSA's goal is to make…

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Mayor Sarno Celebrates Mesa Buffet 6th Anniversary

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to celebrate and acknowledge Mesa Buffet as they mark their 6th anniversary in business with a proclamation declaring Friday, November 17, 2023, as ‘Mesa Buffet Day’ in the City of Springfield. Located in the…

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Springfield Police Department Awarded Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for BolaWrap Devices

|   Public Safety

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield was successful in its grant application to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), a…

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Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi attended Groundbreaking Ceremony at JCC

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi attended a special groundbreaking ceremony at the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Monday, November 20th to kick off their renovations that will rebuild their facility after a…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Bax and Nagle to Kick Off 30th Annual Mayflower Marathon

|   Community News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proudly joined with the iconic Bax and Nagle for the 30th Annual Mayflower Marathon on Monday, November 20th at the South End Market at MGM Springfield.

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Mayor Sarno Allocates $2 million more into ARPA Direct Assistance for Households

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has allocated $2 million more into the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Direct Assistance for Households account due to the high demand and volume of completed and eligible applications received. This…

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Ruth E. Carter, Two-Time Oscar Award Winner, Visits Students at Rebecca Johnson School

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with two-time Oscar Award winner and Springfield’s own Ruth E. Carter as she visits with students at our Rebecca Johnson School. Earlier this year Mayor Sarno joined with Ruth and other officials for the unveiling of a…

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Eastern States Exposition Donates Premium Beef to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless

|   Community News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO Eugene Cassidy as the ESE donated premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless.

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for York Street Pump Station

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Josh Schimmel, Executive Director for the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, and other officials for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new York Street Pump Station and…

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal attend Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Union Station

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Amanda Pham, Executive Director for the Springfield Parking Authority, for a special Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Springfield Union Station on Friday, November 17th. Along with…

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Springfield Police Department Holds Project Blue Light Ceremony

|   Public Safety

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Representative Angelo j. Puppolo, City Councilor Kateri Walsh, members of the Springfield Police Department, Board of…

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Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development and PVPC to Hold Lunch and Community Conversation on Neighborhood Investment Plan for Metro Center

|   City News

The City is developing a neighborhood investment plan for the Metro Center neighborhood and will be holding a lunch and community conversation to get feedback from downtown residents on Saturday, November 18th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Skyview…

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Mayor Sarno Enjoys Visit with Rajesh Rayonia and Dinesh Patel

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to have a visit today from Rajesh Rayonia and Dinesh Patel, two local business leaders and members of our Springfield Indian American community, who came by to congratulate Mayor Sarno and give community updates.

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Mayor Sarno joined with the Springfield Merrill Lynch Office for ‘Merrill Day’ in the City of Springfield

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the local Springfield Merrill Lynch Office to present a proclamation to recognize ‘Merrill Day’ in the City of Springfield. Forty years ago, former Mayor Theodore (Teddy) Dimauro issued a proclamation declaring…

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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan attend Ribbon Cutting for Historic Pavilion in Forest Park

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), joined with Community Preservation Committee Chairman Robert McCarroll, the Forest Park Civic Association, Lisandra Rosario from…

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Mayor Sarno joined with MGM Springfield for Special Donation to the Academy at Kiley

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Azell Cavaan, Chief Communications Officer for Springfield Public Schools, joined with MGM Springfield COO and President Chris Kelley and the MGM Springfield team for a special donation at the Academy at Kiley. MGM…

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Mayor Sarno joined with Francena Brown and Families Against Violence for Psychological First Aid Training

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Francena Brown, Executive Director for Families Against Violence, and brought greetings at their Psychological First Aid Training session facilitated by Dr. Frank Grijalva. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an…

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Mayor Sarno Joins with Register of Probate Rosemary Saccomani for Estate Planning Seminar at Ray Jordan Senior Center

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Rosemary Saccomani, Register of Probate, along with retired First Justice for the Western Division of the Massachusetts Housing Court Judge Dina Fein, Springfield Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Elder Affairs…

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