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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…

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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…

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Springfield Veterans' Day Parade 2016

Monday, November 14, 2016

Scenes from the Veterans’ Day Parade in downtown Springfield, held on Friday, November 11, 2016.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Western Mass Business Expo 2016

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined local business leaders to kick off the 2016 Western Mass Business Expo at the MassMutual Center this morning. More than 150 exhibitors and 2,500 attendees were expected to attend the one-day…

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2016 Veteran of the Year and Veteran's Day Parade Marshal Named

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal awards yesterday at  City Hall.

Mayor Sarno said, “Springfield has a strong reputation for always honoring, remembering, respecting…

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Baystate Health Breaks Ground on Innovative Heat and Power Plant

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Yesterday, Baystate Health and public officials broke ground on a $27 million combined heat and power plant that will provide non-grid energy sources to critical facilities in the event of power loss during a disaster. The…

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City of Springfield Recognizes Puerto Rican Heritage Month

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Bilingual Veterans’ Outreach Center held this year’s Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony yesterday at City Hall. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring the month of November as Puerto…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Maple & Central Streets Car Chase Arrests

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I’d like to take this opportunity to commend our brave and dedicated police officers, who were involved in a very dangerous apprehension of three violent individuals very early this morning.…

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Thomas J. O’Connor Officers Named Animal Control Officers of the Year

Monday, October 31, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the animal control officers from the Thomas J. O’Connor Adoption Center (TJO) have been named Animal Control Officers of the Year by the Massachusetts Society for the…

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Springfield Police Officers Receive MPA Medal of Valor Award

Friday, October 28, 2016

On Thursday, October 27th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri attended and addressed the Massachusetts Police Association (MPA) Convention right here in downtown Springfield at the Sheraton Monarch…

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Break Ground on Van Horn Dam Project

Friday, October 28, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management, Peter Garvey, Director of Capital Asset Management, and the Springfield Park…

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City of Springfield Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Pink and Denim Day,” today. Mayor Sarno and pink-clad employees gathered in City Hall Room 220 for a press conference,…

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal Call for Volunteers to Mark 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Tom Belton, Director of the Springfield Veterans Services Department, for a press conference to call for volunteers to mark veterans’ graves with flags to mark…

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Massachusetts Cultural Council Mayors' Art Challenge

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 

The Massachusetts Cultural Council asked mayors across the Commonwealth what arts and culture means to their communities. Our Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shared his commitment to fostering the city’s long history of…

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