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Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Association of Black Business Professionals and the Black Leadership Alliance hosted a Kwanzaa celebration today at the UMass Center in Springfield. Mayor Sarno presented a…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Rabbi Kosofsky Light Up the Court Square Menorah
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, and Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy lit the tallest menorah in Western Massachusetts today in Court Square, marking the fourth day of Hanukkah 2016.…
Lighting of the Menorah in Court Square Today
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky
What: Court Square Menorah Lighting
When: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Court Square, Springfield, MA 01103
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will once…
Springfield DPW Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
Friday, December 23, 2016
The Springfield Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have Christmas trees for disposal to place them on the curb on their normal recycling day.
The Solid Waste Division will collect the trees…
Mayor Sarno Honors this Year's Nifty 90s Recipients
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Senator Eric Lesser and Representative Brian Ashe attended the Jewish Community Center’s Annual Bobbie Levin Nifty 90s Hanukkah Celebration. The event honors those in the Greater Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Tours CRRC MA's Page Blvd Facility
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Mayor Sarno toured CRRC MA’s new facility this morning to view the ongoing construction process of both the manufacturing and former Westinghouse (administrative) buildings. CRRC MA will produce rail cars for the MBTA-…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Baystate Health’s Retired President/CEO Michael J. Daly
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts and prayers of encouragement go out to Mr. Daly’s family, friends and his Baystate family too. Mr. Daly was a true gentleman and a healthcare visionary.…
Basketball Hall of Fame Celebrates the Game's 125t Anniversary
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal were at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday to celebrate the 125th birthday of basketball. As part of the event, Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal…
Alice B. Beale Elementary School Students Sing Christmas Carols at Tower Square
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Mayor Sarno stopped by Tower Square today to hear Beale Elementary School students sing Christmas carols. He noted that it brought him back to his own elementary school days when his class would do the same during the…
Mayor Sarno Appoints Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Gary Berte to the Community Police Hearing Board
Monday, December 19, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Dr. Gary Berte to the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB). Dr. Berte brings extensive first-hand experience and knowledge of criminal justice and community…
Mayor Sarno to Appoint New Member to the Community Police Hearing Board
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is scheduled to announce the newest member of the Community Police Hearing Board. The announcement will take place Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:15pm City Hall Room 220.
Mayor Sarno Views Ongoing Construction of CRRC
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Mayor Sarno stopped today to view the ongoing construction of CRRC’s new facility on Page Boulevard- making progress!
Springfield Public Schools Partner with Sodexo to Provide the Freshest Foods Ever & More
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Plans to erect a 62,000 square foot center for the daily preparation, cooking and baking of fresh foods for Springfield school children will also provide training for students and offer new employment opportunities for…
Springfield a Top Christmas Town in Massachusetts
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Looking for a special place to spend Christmas and the Holiday Season? Look no further than our own City of Springfield and eleven other festive communities across Massachusetts. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to…
Mayor Sarno Announces PARC Grant to Improve Mary Lynch Field
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Sergeant John Delaney and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced a $750,000 Parkland Acquisition and…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal Announce the Return of the Original Union Station Clock
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and city officials celebrated the restoration and return of the iconic clock in Union Station to its original location high above…
Mayor Sarno and City Department Heads Present “Key to the City” and Appreciation Luncheon for Sheriff Michael Ashe and His Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management and City of Springfield Department Heads held an appreciation luncheon yesterday at the John Shea Technical Training Facility in Forest…
Holiday Party 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016
Mayor Sarno held his annual Holiday Party this past Friday. City Hall employees were invited to the festive celebration which included food, fun and the #MannequinChallenge. Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.c…
Mayor Sarno Joins Friends of the Homeless at "Feed a Friend" Lunch
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Mayor Sarno joined Friends of the Homeless and their generous sponsors at their “Feed a Friend,” holiday lunch today at Elegant Affairs. Mayor Sarno contributed his donation and thanked FOH Executive Director Bill Miller…
Springfield's September 11th Memorial Plans Unveiled this Morning
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, Spirit of Springfield…