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Mayor Sarno Issues Update on Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, September 29, 2017

 

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that his internal city team led by Chief of Staff Denise Jordan and Aide Minnie Marrerro indicates that after participating on a federal government update call led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth…

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Mayor Sarno Suspends Club Pandora’s Entertainment License

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon the recommendation/findings of Hearing Officer Atty. Lisa C. DeSousa, I have suspended Club Pandora’s Entertainment License, and the License Commission has also followed suit until…

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MGM’s 95% Document Submittal Consistent with HCA Commitments

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Kevin Kennedy, the City’s Chief Development Officer, have announced that the MGM 95% Construction Design submittals are consistent with the commitments outlined within the City’s Host…

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Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Conant Welcome New Class of Firefighters, Lieutenant Promotions

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant conducted a badge pinning ceremony this morning at the Springfield Fire Department to promote four new Lieutenants, and welcomed three new firefighters who…

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Mayor Sarno Testifies in Support of State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez's House Bill to Protect our Neighborhoods from the Dover Amendment

Monday, September 25, 2017

Last Friday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno testified to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery in support of State Representative Carlos Gonzalez’s House Bill 3593, An Act to Prevent Over Saturation of…

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Western Mass United for Puerto Rico Collecting Donations for those in Puerto Rico Affected by Hurricane Maria at Springfield Locations

Friday, September 22, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management Patrick Sullivan…

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Sprint 1 Million Project Donates 700 Hotspot Devices to Springfield Public Schools

Thursday, September 21, 2017

More students across Springfield Public Schools will now have access to wireless internet network at home to complete their homework and school assignments! Thomas Robertson, Director for Small and Medium Business at Spr…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Jafet Robles

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the family and friends of Jafet Robles. The following morning, I reached out to close family friend, City Councilor…

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Revitalize CDC and Blue Cross Blue Shield Renovate Home of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Lonnie Chappell

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Revitalize CDC President & CEO Colleen Loveless and Associate Director Ethel Griffin and employees from Blue Cross Blue Shield joined at the home of Springfield residents Lonnie and Mary Chappell to help with housework…

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Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Superintendent Warwick and Parks Director Sullivan Tour Duggan Academy to Review Work Done Through the Sheriff’s Community Service Program

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Hampden County Sherriff Nick Cocchi, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick and Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, toured John J. Duggan Academy this…

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American Cancer Society Holds “Light Up Springfield” Luminaria Ceremony

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Mayor Sarno joined representatives from the American Cancer Society led by Community Development Manager Mashoun Choudhury, for a special Luminaria Cermony on the steps of City Hall last Friday evening. Candles placed…

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Native American Flag Raising at City Hall

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The Native-American Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising at City Hall this past Saturday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read a proclamation declaring the month of September as Native American…

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City Hall Employees Raise Funds for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Friday, September 8, 2017

Mayor Sarno was happy to share that so far, City Hall staff have raised nearly $1,500 to donate to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund! Assistant Treasurer Amy Cutler spearheaded the "Jeans Because…

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Mayor Sarno Visits with Residents of the Wellington at Springfield

Friday, September 15, 2017

Mayor Sarno spoke with residents of the Wellington at Springfield senior living center about revitalization efforts and ongoing economic development initiatives in the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno thanks Rita Tessier,…

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Mayor Sarno Speaks at Yesterday's Naturalization Ceremony

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Mayor Sarno welcomed 135 new American citizens, who span 47 countries of origin, during a naturalization ceremony today at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site on the campus of Springfield Technical Community…

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Mayor Sarno Commends State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez’s House Bill to Protect our Neighborhoods from the Dover Amendment

Monday, September 18, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he is pleased that under lead sponsor and his State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and our local delegation have filed House Bill 3593 – An Act to Prevent Over Saturation of Clinical or…

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Mayor Sarno – MGM Fully Committed to Springfield Resort

Monday, September 18, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Mr. James Murren had reached out to me last week reaffirming his full commitment to Springfield. My focus and his remains to have a very successful…

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Here Comes the Sun! Eversource Unveils Third Solar Site for Springfield

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Eversource is once again turning sunshine into electricity in Springfield, building its third universal solar facility in the city as part of its statewide commitment to renewable energy. Springfield is already home to…

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External Auditors Present the Results of the City’s FY16 Financial Statement Audit to the Audit Committee

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante announced today that Powers and Sullivan, LLC, the City’s external auditors, presented the results of the audit of the City’s FY16…

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City of Springfield Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Monday, September 11, 2017

Held earlier today was the City of Springfield's annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant honored the fallen firefighters,…

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