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Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Friday, September 30, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno hosted a groundbreaking ceremony along with the Springfield Park Commission for the Raymond A. Jordan Springfield Senior Center to be built in Blunt Park. Mayor Sarno was joined by Congressman…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick, Health Commissioner Caulton-Harris Recognize National Recovery Month
Friday, September 30, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Sheriff Michael Ashe and district attorneys from throughout the area…
Springfield Public Schools and Tishman Construction, & AECOM Company Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Friday, September 30, 2016
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tishman Construction and AECOM Company and Springfield Public Schools was signed earlier today at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…
Springfield College Breaks Ground for Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the groundbreaking ceremony for Springfield College’s new Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement earlier today. The ceremony was held on the college’s Humanics in Action…
Mayor Sarno, Senator Lesser Announce Funding for New Dr. Seuss Museum
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Senator Eric P. Lesser and Kay Simpson, Executive Director of the Springfield Museums, to announce a $200,000 legislative appropriation for the completion of a bilingual literacy exhibit at…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Park
Monday, September 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management broke ground today on the future Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J.…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 803-807 Liberty Street
Monday, September 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 803-807 Liberty Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood…
Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice F. Bonner Visits Hungry Hill Senior Center
Friday, September 23, 2016
Massachusetts Secretary for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Alice F. Bonner, visited the Hungry Hill Senior Center today. Secretary Bonner and Mayor Sarno discussed issues affecting our senior citizens, and took…
Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop, Springfield Native Isan Diaz Visits Mayor Sarno
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Sarno had a special visitor to his home yesterday evening- his neighbor, recent Central High School graduate, and Milwaukee Brewers organization shortstop Isan Diaz. Isan visited with the Sarnos and brought over his…
Railroad Safety Blitz at Wason Ave Train Tracks
Friday, September 23, 2016
A safety blitz to remind residents about the importance of railroad safety was held today at the crossroads of the Wason Avenue train tracks. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, City Councilor Adam…
Renovated Cooley Street Big Lots Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined executives and staff from Big Lots for a ribbon cutting ceremony to the completion of recent renovations and extend his thanks to the company for their continued belief and investment in the…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New South End Community Center
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, Director of Capital Asset Peter Garvey, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, SECC Chairman Thaddeus Tokarz and SECC…
Baker-Polito Administration Delivers Emergency Response Trailer for Protection of Inland Waterways in Springfield Area
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Baker-Polito Administration today delivered a new emergency spill response trailer to the City of Springfield to assist local first-responders in the event of spills of oil or other hazardous materials that may pose…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Free Parking in Civic Center Garage
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
The Springfield Thunderbirds, in cooperation with the Springfield Parking Authority, Springfield Business Improvement District, and City of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, are pleased to announce that parking in the…
Mayor Sarno Meets with UBS Financial Services Employees
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Denise Jordan joined UBS Financial Services Branch Manager Gabriel D'Amica and his staff this morning for breakfast at their Monarch Place Office. The 38-member staff has…
Minuteman Press Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Minuteman Press today at their new 1365 Main Street location for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Minuteman Press, a print shop owned by Michael and Lindsey Weber, specializes in printed products…
Pope Francis High School Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony
Sunday, September 18, 2016
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to mark the beginning of construction of the new Pope Francis High School on Surrey Road. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, Congressman Richard E. Neal,…
Springfield Museums Named Smithsonian Affiliate
Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Springfield Museums have been formally accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, high-quality partnerships with museums…
AT&T, Mayor Sarno Bring Virtual Reality Distracted Driving Simulator to Central High School
Friday, September 16, 2016
AT&T brought its unique, 3-D virtual reality distracted driving simulator to Central High School today to raise awareness of the dangerous effects of looking at your smartphone while driving.
Part of AT&T’s national It…
Mayor Sarno, City and Elected Officials Get Progress Update and Tour MGM Springfield Site
Friday, September 16, 2016
MGM Springfield executives today guided local and state elected and City of Springfield officials through a progress tour of the 14-acre, three-block construction site. Approximately a dozen city and state officials were…