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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’s Italian Cultural Center To Celebrate Start Of Italian Heritage Month With Flag Raising Ceremony
PLEASE NOTE THIS FLAG RAISING CEREMONY WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE COLUMBUS STATUE – NOT AT SPRINGFIELD CITY HALL.
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and Representatives from the Italian Cultural Center
WHAT: …
Announcement Of Community Transformation Grant – Small Community Award To Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, For Live Well Springfield Expansion
Community organizations and the City of Springfield are recipients of a $2 million Community Transformation Grant from the Centers for Disease Control to address chronic disease through four strategies that will enhance access to healthy eating and…
Springfield Citizens Police Academy
The Springfield Police will host the 34th Citizens Police Academy starting on October 3rd, 2012. Register today.
The 10-week academy for community members will be offered from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning October 3rd at the Public…
Springfield To Proclaim Alzheimer’s Awareness Week
The Alzheimer’s Association® announced various activities surrounding Alzheimer’s Awareness Week around the Pioneer Valley. The city of Springfield will hold a proclamation ceremony to raise awareness and will participate in Go Casual for a Cause, a…
City Of Springfield To Raise Native American Flag
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Members of the Native American Intertribal Council of Western Massachusetts
WHAT: Native American Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, September 21, 2012, at 12:00 Noon
WHERE: …
Phase I - Rfq/Rfp Issued For Springfield, Massachusetts Destination Casino Resort
The City is pleased to announce that it has issued its Phase I - Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals for a proposed destination casino resort development to be located in the City. Through this RFQ/RFP process the City seeks to…
Springfield Lodge Of Elks # 61 Makes Donation To The Springfield Tornado Relief Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced that the Springfield Tornado Relief Fund has received a $5,000.00 donation from the Springfield Lodge of Elks # 61 located on Tiffany Street in Springfield’s Forest Park Neighborhood. The donation to the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Massachusetts School Building Authority, City And State Officials To Participate In Forest Park Middle School “Topping-Off” Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and MSBA Officials will be joined by City and State Officials
for the Forest Park Middle School ‘Topping- Off’ Ceremony, on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.
The Topping-Off Ceremony marks the point in construction…
Commendation Ceremony for Lieutenant James F. Leger and Firefighter Jose L. Marquez
On August 12, 2012 the Springfield Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 41-43 Cass Street at 05:44 hrs. Upon arrival Ladder 1 officer Lieutenant James Leger and Firefighter Jose Marquez were notified by an unknown Springfield police…
Elder Affairs Will Host A Senior Wellness Fair Called “Healthy Harvest” Focusing On Nutrition, Exercise, Medical Services, Senior Discounts, And More
The City of Springfield Department of Elder Affairs will host a Senior Wellness Fair called “Healthy Harvest” focusing on nutrition, exercise, medical services, senior discounts, and more. Springfield residents are invited to come to the Greenleaf…
Harvard Pilgrim To Give The City Of Springfield Funds To Help Corner Stores Stock And Promote Healthier Food
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, Helen Caulton-Harris, City Officials and Representatives from Harvard Pilgrim Health
Care, YMCA and Pride Stores
WHAT: Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Awarded Small Business Administration Perseverance Award For City’s Response To June 1, 2011 Tornado
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris, Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett, City and Small Business Administration Officials
WHAT: …
National Preparedness Month: Are You Ready?
September is National Preparedness Month which will provide an opportunity for an awareness campaign, a time to educate and raise awareness about emergency planning. Having witnessed multiple disasters up close this past year the…
Mayor Sarno To Boost Disability Awareness
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will greet the installation of a dramatic new sculpture celebrating disability awareness at Tower Square on Wednesday, September 5 at 12:30 p.m. “We’re delighted that Mayor Sarno will help us welcome James Kitchen’s…