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SEZP Special Board Meeting on January 2nd, 2018
PUBLIC MEMORANDUM
TO: Whom it May Concern
FROM: Colleen Beaudoin & Julie Swerdlow Albino, Co-Executive Directors
THROUGH: Leah Jack, Director of Business Operations
DATE & TIME: January 2, 2018 at 3:30 PM
REGARDING: SEZP Special Board Meeting on…
American Red Cross and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Springfield MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees will participate in the Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 220 at City Hall. Mayor Sarno will once again give blood at…
City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan
In the event of an imminent cold weather emergency, the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield (SDHHS) in conjunction with Mayor Sarno will call for the activation of the Cold Weather Emergency…
Springfield Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
Friday, December 22, 2017
The 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 them starting January 9,…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Arrest of Possible Gun-Toting ‘Illegal’ Individual
Thursday, December 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “More great work done by our brave and dedicated Springfield Police Department and State Police on cleaning up the streets – believe you me, we will fully cooperate with our federal…
Mayor Sarno Joins USCIS to Welcome 211 New U.S. Citizens at American International College
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 211 citizenship candidates to U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Honorable Mark G. Mastroianni, United States District Judge, presided…
Springfield Public Schools Opens New Meline Kasparian Professional Learning Center
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Today, Springfield Public Schools officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Meline Kasparian Professional Development Center, now at 1250 St. James Ave (behind the RMV). Investing in the development of our…
Mayor Sarno Statement on Judge’s Low Bail for Murder Charge
Friday, December 15, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, Hampden Superior Court Judge David Ricciardone’s $50,000 bail set for Rafael Martinez, who is charged with the point blank murder of Eddie Olivo is a joke! Once again, a judge…
Union Station Wins National Phoenix Award
Monday, December 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that Springfield Union Station has won the grand prize of the Phoenix Awards for best brownfields redevelopment in the country in 2017. The award was…
Mayor Sarno Recommends Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rates to Springfield City Council
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2018 property tax rates. This will now be sent to the Springfield City Council for consideration at a meeting scheduled for Monday,…
Springfield Police Department Graduates 40 New Officers
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
On Thursday, November 30, 2017 the Springfield Police Academy held their graduation ceremony and 40 new police officers were pinned.
Springfield City Clerk Anthony Wilson swore in recruits as Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno's Statement on the Termination of Officer Conrad Lariviere
Friday, December 1, 2017
“I stand by and agree with Commissioner Barbieri’s decision to fire Officer Conrad Lariviere over his insensitive and uncalled for Facebook remarks. While this is not an overall reflection of our men and women in blue, who…
D. Jeremy DeMar Hired as Director of Dispatch
Friday, December 1, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Timothy J. Plant announce that D. Jeremy DeMar has been hired as the city’s new Director of Dispatch.
Mr. DeMar comes to the City of Springfield from…