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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy And The City’S Casino Consultant To Announce Casino Selection Process
HO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, City Solicitor Ed Pikula and the Law Office of Shefsky & Froelich
WHAT: Announcement of the casino selection process
WHEN: Monday,…
Statement Of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Regarding Casino Development Plans In The City Of Springfield Released By Communications Director Thomas T. Walsh
“These are exciting economic development times in Springfield. I look forward to entertaining and reviewing all development plans from expected casino operators as they maximize their efforts to put the most overall beneficial proposal to our City…
Fundraiser for Springfield Police
99 Restaurants in the Springfield area will be hosting a fundraiser for the Springfield Police Relief Association to benefit the families of fallen police officers next week on Tuesday, August 21. For every party that comes in with a flyer, we donate…
Grossman Commits To Funding Damaged Springfield Schools
New Law Gives MSBA Authority to Compensate for Costs Not Covered by FEMA
Treasurer Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and Jack McCarthy, MSBA Executive Director, today announced that the Authority…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Extends Springfield Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet’s Contract
August 15, 2012 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has extended Springfield Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet’s employment contract. The current employment contract in place between the City and the Police Commissioner commenced…
Regional Animal Control Center Awarded Grant
August 14, 2012 - The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from Massachusetts Animal Coalition. This grant was made possible through sales of Massachusetts "I'm Animal Friendly" license plates. …
Ecuadorian Heritage Flag Raising
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and representatives of the Ecuadorian Heritage Celebration Committee
WHAT: Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Steps…
Patrick-Murray Administration Breaks Ground On $1.2 Million Springfield Massworks Project
The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today joined state and local officials to break ground on the South End Streetscape Improvement Project, which was supported by a $1.2 million MassWorks…
Patrick-Murray Administration To Break Ground On $1.2 Million Springfield Massworks Project
On Wednesday, Aug. 8, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki will join state and local officials to break ground on the South End Streetscape Improvement Project, which was supported by a $1.2 million MassWorks Infrastructure…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives Of Peoplesbank And The Buy Springfield Now Program To Present $1,000.00 Gift Card To Prize Winner
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives of PeoplesBank and the Buy Springfield Now Program
WHAT: Awarding of a $1,000.00 VISA gift card to prize winner
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Noon
WHERE: Springfield City Hall – Room 220
BACKGROUND
May…
Springfield City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula Recognized By The Massachusetts Bar Association For Volunteer Efforts Following Last Year’s Tornado
The Massachusetts Bar Association recently recognized Springfield City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula for his volunteer efforts when the Bar Association celebrated the efforts of its volunteers at their Annual Volunteer Dinner held in Randolph,…
National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 7th, neighborhoods throughout Springfield are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug and gang prevention event. National Night Out, will involve…
Meetings Scheduled For Tonight At Springfield City Hall Have Been Cancelled
Evening meetings scheduled for tonight at Springfield City Hall have been cancelled because of the potential for severe weather that has been forecasted by the National Weather Service. Springfield City Hall will close at 4:30 p.m.
Also, the City…
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And City Emergency Response Officials Urge City Residents To Take Precautions And Monitor Weather Reports Closely For Updates About The Potential For Severe Weather This Afternoon And Evening
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Emergency Response Officials and Springfield School Department Officials just completed their participation on a conference call with the National Weather Service, FEMA and MEMA regarding the potential for severe weather…
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity Hosts Quincy Street Tour with the Mayor
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) would like to invite the press on a tour with Mayor Sarno of one of the houses that was recently built as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign. The tour will be held on July 20th at 9:30am at…
Chicago Based Law Firm Of Shefsky & Froelich To Be City Of Springfield’s Casino Consultant
LAW FIRM WILL PROVIDE CITY WITH LEGAL SERVICES FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO PROPOSED CASINO DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY IMPACTS
July 17, 2012 – Joined by Springfield’s Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, and City Solicitor Edward Pikula, Mayor…
Sheriff Michael Ashe And His Community Service Program To Be Recognized For Their Work In The Sixteen Acres Neighborhood
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Clodo Concepcion and Sheriff Michael Ashe
What: Recognition of Sheriff Michael Ashe and his Community Service Program for their work in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood
When: …
COOLING CENTERS TO BE OPENED IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the City’s Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Helen R. Caulton-Harris, Director of Elder Affairs Jan Rodriguez-Denney and the City’s Director of Emergency Preparedness Bob Hassett announced today that the…
44 CITY OWNED PROPERTIES SLATED FOR AUCTION
July 16, 2012 - Let the bidding begin! The City of Springfield will turn up the heat with their summer real estate auction to be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at Springfield City Hall. With 44 City owned parcels slated for the auction…