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Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) Announces The Launch Of Its New Website
Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) announces the launch of its new website www.springfieldschoolvolunteers.org. The website was made possible in part by donations received through the December 2012 Valley Gives campaign. The one-day philanthropy…
Notice Of Nomination To The Springfield Retirement Board
An election is to be held on August 1, 2013 for the purpose of electing a member or retiree of the Springfield Retirement System to serve on the Springfield Retirement Board for a term of three (3) years.
All holding membership in the Springfield…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement On The License Commissons Vote Against 1:00am Bar Closings
April 18, 2013 - Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s comments on the Springfield License Commission’s 3-2 vote against a 1:00 AM closing time for pouring establishments; “I am very disappointed in the License Commission’s vote. My…
City Of Springfield Announces Best Retail Practices Workshop For Retailers And Restaurants
April 12, 2013 -Springfield, MA - The City of Springfield Office of Planning and Development is pleased to announce a free 2-hour workshop on April 30th to assist retailers, restaurateurs and storefront business owners in Springfield. The workshop is…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Issues Statement On Boston Tragegy
April 16, 2013 - Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on the tragedy yesterday at the Boston Marathon: “On behalf of the City of Springfield I wish to express our sympathies to those involved in yesterday’s horrific events in Boston. Our thoughts…
Temporary Closing of Gerena School Building & Tunnel
“This is a notification that the Gerena Community School Buildings and the connecting Tunnel system will be closed beginning Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8:00PM, and reopening on Sunday, April 21, at 3:00PM.
The Department of Parks, Buildings and…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO APPEARS BEFORE THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE LEGISLATURE'S JOINT COMMITTEE ON REVENUE
March 26, 2013 -Boston, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno traveled to Boston today with members of his Finance Team; Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante and Acting Budget Director Jennifer Winkler, in support of Senate Bill 1311 "An…
35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Participates in 35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day.
Photos provided by Mr. John Romanski
City Of Springfield & WMECO Seek Public Comment On Several New Lighting Projects
April 11, 2013 –Springfield, MA–The City of Springfield (City) and Western Massachusetts Electric Co. (WMECo) are announcing today several initiatives to improve lighting in several areas of the City. Through a coordinated effort the City of…
City Of Springfield’s Office Of Housing Seeks Public Input On Access To Fair Housing In Springfield
April, 5 2013-Springfield, MA- A confidential survey link is up on the city’s website seeking input from residents who have experienced housing discrimination. The link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PP5KC63 and residents can access…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Declares April National Public Health Month in Springfield
Now, Therefore, I, Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor, of the City of Springfield, do hereby proclaim, The Month of April 2013 as “National Public Health Month”, in the great City of Springfield and call upon the people of Springfield to observe this month…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And The City Of Springfield Participate In Light It Up Blue
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield participated in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world was lit…
Public Input Sought on Access to Fair Housing in Springfield
A confidential survey link is up on the city’s website seeking input from residents who have experienced housing discrimination. The link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PP5KC63 and residents can access it by going to the city’s…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Federal Reimburstment For Tornado Related Demolitions
April 4, 2013-Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield (City) has successfully defended the City’s emergency response demolitions in the aftermath of the June 1, 2011 tornado. The Federal Emergency…
City Of Springfield Announces 2013 Dog Licenses Now Available
April 1, 2013-Springfield, MA- City Clerk Wayman Lee announced today that dog licenses for the year 2013 (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) are now available at the City Clerk Office, 36 Court Street, Room 123, Springfield, MA 01103 or by going to the…
City Of Springfield Announces Real Estate Property Auction
April 1, 2013-Springfield, MA- Let the bidding begin! Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be holding their first real estate auction of 2013 on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., in City Hall, 36 Court Street,…
City Of Springfield Releases Multi-Year Financial Plan And Capital Improvement Plan
March 29, 2013 -Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante released today the City of Springfield’s Multi-Year Financial Plan (FY14-FY17) and the City’s Five Year Capital Improvement Plan…
City Of Springfield Announces Free Compost Available To City Residents
April 3, 2013 -Springfield, MA- The Springfield Department of Public Works and the Springfield Parks Department are, once again, offering free compost material to the residents of Springfield. The material, which is made from the composted leaf and…
City Of Springfield To Begin Street Sweeping Operation On Monday
The City of Springfield will begin its street sweeping operation on Monday, April 1, 2013. The Department of Public Works will deploy four street sweepers to systematically sweep the City’s streets.
The DPW is planning to conduct three rounds of…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Start Of The 2013 Road Improvement Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works Director Al Chwalek announced today several major street improvement projects to commence on April 1 and April 8 in the City of Springfield.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated “The projects announced…