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Melha Shriners Sportsman Club Holds Annual Chili Cook-Off
Monday, January 30, 2017
Mayor Sarno attended the Melha Shriners Sportsman Club Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, January 29th and helped to judge the winning chili. Proceeds from the event benefit the Sportsman Club, which offers outdoor programs for…
Mayor Sarno’s Appearance on Fox Business Rescheduled
Friday, January 29, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will appear on Cavuto: Coast to Coast with host Neil Cavuto, on the Fox Business Network, this Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. Cavuto: Coast to Coast reached back out to reschedule today’s…
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, Holyoke Soldiers Home Superintendent Walsh Give Local Veterans a Tour of Union Station; Three Vendors Announced
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Holyoke Soldiers Home Superintendent Bennett Walsh gave an exclusive tour of Union Station today for a group of Western Massachusetts veterans and residents of the…
Columbia Gas, Springfield Climate Justice Coalition Announce Gas Leak Repair Program
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and the Springfield Climate Justice Coalition announced Thursday a new repair program for environmentally significant gas leaks in Springfield and across the Columbia Gas service territory.…
Mayor Sarno Clarifies Springfield Not a Sanctuary City and will Appear on Fox Business with Neil Cavuto Tomorrow
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will appear on Cavuto: Coast to Coast on Fox Business Network tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with host Neil Cauvto. Mr. Cavuto has reached out to Mayor Sarno for his take on President Donald Trump’s executive…
Mayor Sarno Tours TEAM Rehab & Wellness
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Today, Mayor Sarno toured TEAM Rehab & Wellness located at 95 Frank B. Murray Street, adjacent to the new Union Station. Carmino Bonavita, Dr. John A. Marshall and Dr. Bill Mullroy shared with the Mayor their commitment…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Leadership Pioneer Valley Participants to City of Springfield
Monday, January 23, 2017
Leadership Pioneer Valley held their Springfield Field Day this past Friday, January 20th. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the participants to the City of Springfield for the day-long workshop. Field Days are held monthly (4…
Springfield Redevelopment Authority to Sponsor Free Vendor Workshops
Friday, January 20, 2017
The Springfield Redevelopment Authority will sponsor two free vendor workshops for those interested in establishing their own business and becoming more marketable entities. The classes, Connecting Your Business to the…
Lt. Gov Karyn Polito, Mayor Sarno, Local Legislation, Business and Education Leaders Hold STEM Rountable
Thursday, January 19, 2016
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, local elected officials, business and education leaders today in downtown Springfield for a roundtable discussion on the need to connect high school and…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Take an Updated Look at Union Station
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mayor Sarno stopped by Union Station earlier with Congressman Richard Neal for a quick look at the transportation center's ongoing construction progress. As you can see with the original clock, restored original terrazzo…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield on their 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mayor Sarno joined the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield today in recognition of their ten years of fostering the development of young professionals throughout the area. He presented a proclamation which…
Bail Reform Legislation Re-filed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Angelo Puppolo has re-filed the bail reform legislation which aims to puts the Commonwealth on equal footing with defendants as it relates to the ability of…
City Announces Contractor Forum for New Healthy Homes Program
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the Offices of Housing and Community Development are hosting a contractor forum to solicit feedback from contractors on the City’s planned $5 million Healthy Homes Program. The City is…
Mayor Sarno Joins Cities Thrive Coalition in Urging Congress Against ACA Repeal
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined the Cities Thrive Coalition in informing Congress how repealing the Affordable Care Act will negatively affect the nation’s behavioral healthcare system. Please see the letter below signed…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Gary Block and His Son Jeremy to Contiune Partnering with Melha Shrine
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Sarno met with Gary Block and his son Atty. Jeremy Block to discuss furthering the city’s continued partnership with the Melha Shrine Center.
MGM Springfield Construction Progress
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Sarno stopped by to view MGM Springfield’s construction progress today. The world class resort casino situated in our South End is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2018.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday, January 13, 2017
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield NAACP held a celebration and flag raising to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from the MLK Charter School of Excellence and participants…
Mayor Sarno Joins Forest Park Manor Senior Center to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the residents at the Forest Park Manor Senior Center for a Chinese New Year Celebration, presented by the Department of Elder Affairs and the Springfield Housing Authority. The Vietnamese…
Interested in Becoming a Springfield Police Officer? Sign Up for the Civil Service Exam Before February 21st
Thursday, January 12, 2016
Those interested in becoming a police officer for the City of Springfield are encouraged to sign up to take the Civil Service Exam. The exam will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday,…
Department of Elder Affairs Partnering with AARP for Free Tax Preparation
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that AARP will once again be partnering with the Department of Elder Affairs to provide seniors with free tax preparation and electronic tax filing beginning February 9, 2017 and going…