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Sci Tech Capstone Project: Celebrity Family Feud

On Saturday, May 7, the Sci Tech Capstone Program, along with teacher Jim Anziano, worked to put together a family game night including "local celebrity Family Feud," featuring a round of the Sarno family against the Williams family. It was a great…

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Updated Downtown Road Closures

Please be advised of the following road closures due to ongoing MGM Springfield construction work:

Union Street between Main Street and East Columbus Avenue will be closed effective Monday, May 9, 2016 for approximately 2-3 weeks to complete storm…

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Tour Union Station with Amtrak Officials

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal toured Union Station today with Patrick Edmond, Director of Government Affairs, Amtrak, and Patrick Kidd, Senior Communications Specialist, Amtrak, and provided a construction update.

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Municipal Auction of 25 City-Owned Properties Set for Thursday, June 2

Municipal Auction: 25 City-owned properties will be auctioned off on Thursday, June 2 at Springfield City Hall, located at 36 Court Street. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and the auction starts at 6:00 p.m.

Please be advised that 46 Wellesley…

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Status of Gerana Tunnel Improvements Addressed

Mayor Domenic Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick and Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan held a press conference at the Gerena Tunnel A. The purpose of the conference was to share the updated list of improvements completed at Gerena…

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PRESS RELEASE: Status of Gerana Tunnel Improvements to be Addressed

To view the entire press conference please visit http://livestream.com/focusspringfield/gerenatunnel, courtesy of FocusSpringfield.

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$5,000 Awarded for Affordable Housing Fair and Community Resource Block Party

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Buy Springfield Now, and the Realtor’s Association of Pioneer Valley will be announcing a $5,000 grant awarded to aid in the planning and execution of an Affordable Housing Fair and Resource Block Party which will be held on…

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Open the Completed Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello and Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Clifford A. Phaneuf…

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Former Sumner Ave Fire Station Redevelopment Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and developer Roger Roberge to celebrate the completion of the redevelopment of the former Sumner Avenue Fire Station. The station was built in 1925, decommissioned for the new…

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Detective James Gormally Honored for 34 Years of Service

Springfield Police Detective James Gormally was honored with an official citation from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno recognizing his 34 years of brave and dedicated service to the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Tom Ashe were amongst the…

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City of Springfield to Host Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America 2018 Fall Leadership Conference

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) to announce that the City of Springfield has been selected as the host city for its 2018 Fall Leadership Conference, which…

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Mayor Sarno Presents Proclamation to Morgan "Momo" Morris, 2016-2017 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Massachusetts Champion

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno presented a proclamation to Morgan "Momo" Morris, a 7 year-old resident of Southwick and a patient of Baystate Children's Hospital. He declared Wednesday, May 4, 2016 as "Morgan 'Momo' Morris Day in the City of…

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Mayor Sarno Presents Proclamation to Retiring STCC President Dr. Ira Rubenzahl

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno presented a proclamation to outgoing STCC President Dr. Ira Rubenzahl at his retirement party, declaring Tuesday, May 3, 2016 as "Dr. Ira H. Rubenzahl Day" in the City of Springfield.

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Chairmen of the 2016 World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast Announced

Senators James Welch and Eric Lesser were announced as Co-Chairmen of the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast for 2016 by the Spirit of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and past Chairman, MGM Springfield President Mike Mathis. The annual event will…

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Mayor Sarno's Message to Teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day

May 3, 2016

Dear Teachers,

Thank you for what you do - day in and day out. Don't envy what you do, but respect what you do. Appreciate your continued and dedicated nurturing and caring efforts toward our kids - "it's making a positive difference!"…

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Mayor Sarno Speaks at the Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference this past Friday, April 29 at the MassMutual Center. Keynote speakers included Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin and Huffington Post founder and…

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