August 29, 2016

Contact: Joyce Mulvaney, Public Communications Manager

Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

(413) 452-1302

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sewer Pipe Improvement Project and Traffic Information

Alden Street at Northumberland…

Springfield, MA – Springfield has been named as a top city where business opportunities are rising, according to CNBC. The list, which was released on August 25, 2016, compiles 10 cities considered business-friendly and places that entrepreneurs…

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Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 202-224-2742

Marian Sullivan (Sarno) 413-886-5166

Boston (August 26, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Mayor of Springfield Domenic J. Sarno today met at Springfield City Hall to…

Mayor Sarno joined the Ride to Remember spinning fundraiser today at One Financial Plaza to help raise money and awareness for the annual ride, which honors Massachusetts police officers lost in the line of duty. The fourth annual Springfield Ride to…

For Immediate Release: August 25, 2016

Media Contact

MassDOT Press Office: 857-368-8500

Gov. Baker, Elected Officials & MassDOT/MBTA Leaders Mark Milestone in Springfield Rail Car Factory Construction    

Site to manufacture 284 subway cars for…

The Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) has issued a Call to Artists for a unique opportunity in Downtown Springfield. The Cultural District is searching for artists to host a solo show and sell their work in one of three locations downtown…

The City of Springfield Board of Elections announces that early voting for the General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 will be held in the city between Monday, October 24 and Friday, November 4, 2016.

Ten sites across the city have been…

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is convening hearings on toll structure changes within the Massachusetts Turnpike, and the Metropolitan Highway System, which includes the Boston tunnels and Tobin Memorial Bridge. The proposed changes…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Department of Veterans’ Services announce that a Vital Informational Session for veterans and their families will be held to provide information and assistance on how to obtain benefits that may be available…

On Monday, August 22 the Spirit of Springfield announced the theme for the annual City of Bright Nights Ball during a press conference at the Sheraton Hotel, the location of the 2016 gala. Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt presented the Great…

While in Blunt Park, Mayor Sarno stopped to view the ongoing construction progress of the new senior center. He looks forward to holding a formal groundbreaking in the near future.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2016

CONTACT:           William Tranghese (202) 225-8410 (NEAL)

                              Marian Sullivan (413) 787-6100 (SARNO)

(SPRINGFIELD, MA) Congressman Richard E. Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Governor Charlie Baker to Springfield yesterday to announce that the Commonwealth has awarded the University of Massachusetts with $5 million for equipment to power its data and cybersecurity initiatives at its…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined local community leaders and representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to cheer on area youth participating in their own “Olympics” and to promote the importance of physical activity. Presented by the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited Farmer’s Market at Forest Park at its summer location in the Cyr Arena parking lot inside Forest Park. The Farmer’s Market is in its 19^th year of operation and is committed to promoting healthful eating and sustainable…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris announce that on August 17^th from the hours of 3-6pm, The City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services will be having a Health & Wellness event,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stood proudly alongside Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) staff as Walmart executives awarded the SRM with a grant of $25,000 on Friday, August 12.The grant will support the SRM’s multiple Emergency Service Programs to the…

This morning Mayor Sarno addressed City Hall’s twelve summer interns during their program farewell breakfast. Mayor Sarno thanked them for their hard work throughout the past few months with the City Clerk’s, Elections, Facilities and Human Resource…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  The sites are:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Ecuadorian Civic Club and their families for their annual event at City Hall to celebrate the Ecuadorian Day of Independence. Members presented the history of Ecuadorian independence in both English and…