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Thomas J. O’Connor Officers Named Animal Control Officers of the Year
Monday, October 31, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the animal control officers from the Thomas J. O’Connor Adoption Center (TJO) have been named Animal Control Officers of the Year by the Massachusetts Society for the…
Springfield Police Officers Receive MPA Medal of Valor Award
Friday, October 28, 2016
On Thursday, October 27th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri attended and addressed the Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) Convention right here in downtown Springfield at the Sheraton Monarch…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Break Ground on Van Horn Dam Project
Friday, October 28, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management, Peter Garvey, Director of Capital Asset Management, and the Springfield Park…
City of Springfield Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Pink and Denim Day,” today. Mayor Sarno and pink-clad employees gathered in City Hall Room 220 for a press conference,…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal Call for Volunteers to Mark 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Tom Belton, Director of the Springfield Veterans Services Department, for a press conference to call for volunteers to mark veterans’ graves with flags to mark…
Massachusetts Cultural Council Mayors' Art Challenge
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
The Massachusetts Cultural Council asked mayors across the Commonwealth what arts and culture means to their communities. Our Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shared his commitment to fostering the city’s long history of…
Springfield Museums Receive IMLS Grant for Restoration of Original Tiffany Windows
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that the Springfield Museums have received a prestigious grant of $106,592.00 from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for the…
Massachusetts Health Connector Brings Hidden Gem Tour to Court Square
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The Massachusetts Health Connector brought its Hidden Gem Tour to the City of Springfield earlier today. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Health Connector representatives to the hidden gem of Court Square, and encouraged…
City of Springfield Announces Smart911 as Emergency Preparedness Initiative
Public Safety Officials Encourage All Residents to Sign Up For the Free Service That Provides Emergency Responders with More Information
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant and Dispatch Director…
Mayor Sarno Opens the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative's 3rd Annual Western MA Exchange
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Earlier today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative of Western Massachusetts to Springfield for the 3rd Annual Western MA Film and Media Exchange. The Exchange will be a day of…
Jacob Mueller, Central High Grad and Harvard College Student, Interviews Mayor Sarno for Thesis
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Jacob Mueller, a 2013 Central High School graduate, to his office today. Jacob is a rising senior at Harvard College and sat down with Mayor Sarno to discuss his thesis topic on…
Springfield Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that on Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Springfield Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Exectutive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan Plan Greenery for Union Station Exterior
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management viewed the progress at Union Station today and discussed their visions for greenery…
STCC Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Ira H. Rubenzahl Learning Commons
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Today Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Technical Community College President Dr. John Cook, former President Dr. Ira H. Rubenzahl, Congressman Richard E. Neal, STCC and local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials Announce Grant Funding for Jaime Ulloa Park
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission announced funding for renovations to Jaime Ulloa…
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Presents the Third Annual WMass Film and Media Exchange
Friday, October 14, 2016
"How To Tell Your Story Using Video"
A one-day workshop for non-profits and small businesses
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents the third annual Western MA Film and Media Exchange on October 19, 2016 at…
Mayor Sarno Speaks to STCC Business Club
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Springfield Technical Community College Business Club at their meeting today for a discussion on the $2.7 billion in economic development projects and initiatives happening throughout the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 489 Hancock Street
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 489 Hancock Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood…
Municipal Auction of 25 City-Owned Properties Set for Tuesday, Oct. 25
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Municipal Auction: 25 City-owned properties will be auctioned off on Tuesday, October 25th at Springfield City Hall, located at 36 Court Street. The auction begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please see the flyer below for further…
Springfield Public Schools Experiences Record Gains
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Focus Remains on Continued Improvement
Under the leadership of Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has seen an eight-fold increase in the number of schools achieving the state’s highest ranking…