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Mayor Sarno Welcomes Leadership Pioneer Valley Participants to City of Springfield
Monday, January 23, 2017
Leadership Pioneer Valley held their Springfield Field Day this past Friday, January 20th. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the participants to the City of Springfield for the day-long workshop. Field Days are held monthly (4…
Springfield Redevelopment Authority to Sponsor Free Vendor Workshops
Friday, January 20, 2017
The Springfield Redevelopment Authority will sponsor two free vendor workshops for those interested in establishing their own business and becoming more marketable entities. The classes, Connecting Your Business to the…
Lt. Gov Karyn Polito, Mayor Sarno, Local Legislation, Business and Education Leaders Hold STEM Rountable
Thursday, January 19, 2016
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, local elected officials, business and education leaders today in downtown Springfield for a roundtable discussion on the need to connect high school and…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Take an Updated Look at Union Station
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mayor Sarno stopped by Union Station earlier with Congressman Richard Neal for a quick look at the transportation center's ongoing construction progress. As you can see with the original clock, restored original terrazzo…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield on their 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Mayor Sarno joined the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield today in recognition of their ten years of fostering the development of young professionals throughout the area. He presented a proclamation which…
Bail Reform Legislation Re-filed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Angelo Puppolo has re-filed the bail reform legislation which aims to puts the Commonwealth on equal footing with defendants as it relates to the ability of…
City Announces Contractor Forum for New Healthy Homes Program
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the Offices of Housing and Community Development are hosting a contractor forum to solicit feedback from contractors on the City’s planned $5 million Healthy Homes Program. The City is…
Mayor Sarno Joins Cities Thrive Coalition in Urging Congress Against ACA Repeal
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined the Cities Thrive Coalition in informing Congress how repealing the Affordable Care Act will negatively affect the nation’s behavioral healthcare system. Please see the letter below signed…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Gary Block and His Son Jeremy to Contiune Partnering with Melha Shrine
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Sarno met with Gary Block and his son Atty. Jeremy Block to discuss furthering the city’s continued partnership with the Melha Shrine Center.
MGM Springfield Construction Progress
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Sarno stopped by to view MGM Springfield’s construction progress today. The world class resort casino situated in our South End is scheduled for completion by the fall of 2018.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday, January 13, 2017
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield NAACP held a celebration and flag raising to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from the MLK Charter School of Excellence and participants…
Mayor Sarno Joins Forest Park Manor Senior Center to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the residents at the Forest Park Manor Senior Center for a Chinese New Year Celebration, presented by the Department of Elder Affairs and the Springfield Housing Authority. The Vietnamese…
Interested in Becoming a Springfield Police Officer? Sign Up for the Civil Service Exam Before February 21st
Thursday, January 12, 2016
Those interested in becoming a police officer for the City of Springfield are encouraged to sign up to take the Civil Service Exam. The exam will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday,…
Department of Elder Affairs Partnering with AARP for Free Tax Preparation
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that AARP will once again be partnering with the Department of Elder Affairs to provide seniors with free tax preparation and electronic tax filing beginning February 9, 2017 and going…
Mayor Sarno Announces Demolition of 22 Ridgewood Place
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 22 Ridgewood Place (the former Ring Nursing Home) today.
22 Ridgewood Place was…
Springfield Named a Leading Market for STEM Professionals
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the Springfield has been recognized as 2017’s 5th Best Metro Area for STEM Professionals in a recent study conducted by WalletHub.com.
Mayor Sarno said, “I’m so glad that…
City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan for Sunday, Jan. 8th and Monday, Jan. 9th
Friday, January 6, 2017
In the event of an imminent cold weather emergency, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield (SDHHS) will call for the activation of the Cold…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Michael and James Pollender to His Office
Friday, January 6, 2017
Mayor Sarno welcomed Michael Pollender and his son James to his office today. Even though he is on a day off from Glenwood School, James shared his favorite subject, Science, and his goals of being a brain surgeon with the…
Second Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees participated in the Second Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive with the American Red Cross today at City Hall. Once again, Mayor Sarno kicked off the drive this…
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Partnership with Sport Changes Life
Thursday, January 5, 2017
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today its formal partnership with Sport Changes Life, a registered UK charity and US nonprofit organization that works in disadvantaged communities to help young…