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Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Conference to Return to Springfield for 2017-2018
Friday, October 7, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that after a 15 year hiatus, the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association (MaFLA) has chosen the City of Springfield once again for the location of their Annual Fall Conferences for…
MassDOT Announces Public Information Meeting Schedule on Turnpike Toll Plaza Demolition and Roadway Construction Project
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will begin the demolition of all existing toll plazas on October 28, 2016 as part of the implementation of All Electronic Tolling (AET) along the Massachusetts…
Springfield Sting Announce 2016-17 Game Schedule and Online Ticket Sale Date
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Springfield Sting of the American Basketball Association has officially released its contest schedule for the 2016-17 campaign. The inaugural season for the expansion ABA franchise will feature ten games at the Naismith…
Square One Holds Annual Tea Party
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and friends enjoy Square One’s Annual Tea Party fundraiser at Chez Josef in support of the wonderful work that Square One does to support children and families in our community.
Wellspring Harvest to Build Hydroponic Greenhouse in Indian Orchard
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is excited to announce a new development for the Indian Orchard neighborhood. Wellspring Harvest, of Wellspring Cooperative Corporation, is preparing to begin construction on the first commercial…
New England Knowledge Corridor Partnership Hosts Mayors’ Fall Economic Forum
Mayor Sarno joins mayors from Western MA and CT to discuss economic challenges and opportunities
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Mayors Toni Harp of New Haven, Erin Stewart of New Britain, Luke Bronin of Hartford and Richard…
MGM Springfield Kicks-Off Career Launch Sessions
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
MGM Springfield executives today hosted the first of several MGM Springfield Career Launch sessions at the MassMutual Center. Free and open to the public, more than 150 job seekers attended the first session where they…
Resident Ethel Neigher Celebrates 100th Birthday
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
City resident Ethel Neigher celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family this past Sunday, October 2nd at Twin Hills Country Club. Mayor Sarno was proud to be there with her on the momentous occasion, and…
Mayor Sarno and Senator Lesser Welcome Crew of USS Springfield
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Senator Eric P. Lesser, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick welcomed fourteen members of the crew from the USS Springfield, a Los Angeles Class submarine home-ported in Groton, CT, to the…
Governor Baker Kicks Off College Awareness Month, Urging Students to “Go Higher!”
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
High school seniors from all Springfield Public Schools (SPS) learned about higher education opportunities through the state’s public colleges and universities, including the new “Commonwealth Commitment” program to lower…
Italian Heritage Month Recognized in Springfield's South End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and representatives from the Italian Cultural Center held a flag raising ceremony today Monday, October 3, 2016 at 12:15 p.m., to raise the Italian flag in recognition of Italian Heritage Month. Mayor Sarno presented a…
Springfield Public Schools Students to Hold Mock Election
Springfield, MA – They are not of age to vote in Election 2016, but many Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students had an opportunity to voice their choice during a mock election campaign, that includes real ballot boxes, a mayoral proclamation and a…