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Springfield Symphony Orchestra Opens New Downtown Offices
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Yesterday Mayor Sarno toured Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s new offices located at 1441 Main Street, and officially opened them with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The new location is easily accessible from Main St. For…
Watch Mayor Sarno's Interview on America's Newsroom Here
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Mayor Sarno was on America’s Newsroom this morning with Bill Hemmer to discuss Hampshire College’s decision not to fly the American flag on campus. In case you missed it, you can watch the interview here: http://video.foxn…
Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
Monday, November 28, 2016
Mayor Sarno received this poem from a veteran at the Hampshire College protest yesterday, due to the college's refusal to fly the American flag on campus.
Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
It is the Veteran, not the…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds Goalie Mike McKenna Discuss Public Service
Monday, November 28, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Springfield Thunderbirds goalie Mike McKenna to his office today to discuss his interest in public service and politics. As a former soccer goalie, Mayor Sarno and Mike both related to being…
Mayor Sarno's Thanksgiving Greeting
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Greetings:
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. On Thursday, November 24, families and friends will gather to give thanks for the blessings they have in their lives. As we pause to…
Springfield Now Sees an Increased $3.307 Billion in Economic Development
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Yesterday evening, Mayor Sarno and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy outlined the City’s ongoing economic development efforts, and announced to an auditorium packed with business and community leaders, that the…
53rd Remembrance of President John F. Kennedy
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
The Springfield Board of Park Commissioners and Bill Marrot of the JFK Remembrance Committee hosted the 53rd Remembrance of President John F. Kennedy today at the Eternal Flame in Forest Park. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…
John J. Shea Bright Nights Technical Training Facility Opens in Forest Park
Monday, November 21, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management and Judith Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield hosted a ribbon cutting for the…
Springfield Police Department Launches CrimeView Dashboard
Monday, November 21, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri announce completion of phase one of three for the Springfield Police Department’s Real Time Crime Analysis and Intelligence Center as they launched CrimeView…
Trinity Health New England Rolls Out New Brand with a Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Trinity Health New England was busy rolling out their new brand this past Monday during a bus tour of their hospital locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Sisters of Providence Health System, which…
Delegation of Northern and Western Irish Elected and Business Officials Visit Springfield
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a delegation of elected and business officials from Northern and Western Ireland to the City of Springfield this past Monday during a meeting at Tech Spring. The Western-Massachusetts –…
Mayor Sarno and Kellogg Krew Serve Lunch at Friends of the Homeless
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Kellogg Krew – Chris Kellogg and Dina McMahon – and Brett Provo from 94.7 WMAS served lunch together yesterday at Friends of the Homeless (FOH). FOH has been welcoming special guests this week…
Spirit of Springfield Announces 2016 Parade of the Big Balloons Parade Marshal
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The Spirit of Springfield announced the 2016 Parade of the Big Balloons Parade Marshal yesterday at Tower Square. Mayor Domenic Sarno J. Sarno joined Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Fred Christensen, Vice…
Springfield Veterans' Day Parade 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
Scenes from the Veterans’ Day Parade in downtown Springfield, held on Friday, November 11, 2016.
Springfield Police Academy Graduates 46 Officers
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri are proud to announce that the Springfield Police Academy graduated 46 new officers today. A graduation ceremony was held at City Stage this morning for Recruit…
Dedication for New Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Alumni Plaza at Pope Francis High School
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski and elected officials earlier today at Pope Francis High School in Chicopee for ceremony to reveal design plans for the new Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan…
Scholar Athletes Launches Third ‘Zone’ in Springfield Public Schools
Monday, November 7, 2016
Springfield Scholar Athletes (SSA) launched its third SSA Zone at the High School of Commerce today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. SSA is a nonprofit organization working to reduce the opportunity gap for high school…
Mayor Sarno Declares November as Adoption Awareness Month in the City of Springfield
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a reception to highlight the need for foster and adoptive parents in Western Massachusetts. The second annual celebration opened National Adoption Month in Springfield. The event featured…
Group from Springfield's Sister City of Takikawa, Japan Visit the City
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Three public officials and nine high school students from Takikawa Japan spent the day in the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno was happy to welcome the group to his City Hall office for a special visit and an exchange of…
Sosin Center for Rehabilitation Opens New Elder Care Facility, Including Michael's Cafe
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Congressman Richard E. Neal, State Senator Eric Lesser and officials from the Sosin Center for Rehabilitation and Michael’s Café at JGS Lifecare for a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication…