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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…
Springfield Museums Receive IMLS Grant for Restoration of Original Tiffany Windows
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that the Springfield Museums have received a prestigious grant of $106,592.00 from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) for the…
Massachusetts Health Connector Brings Hidden Gem Tour to Court Square
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The Massachusetts Health Connector brought its Hidden Gem Tour to the City of Springfield earlier today. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Health Connector representatives to the hidden gem of Court Square, and encouraged…
City of Springfield Announces Smart911 as Emergency Preparedness Initiative
Public Safety Officials Encourage All Residents to Sign Up For the Free Service That Provides Emergency Responders with More Information
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant and Dispatch Director…
Mayor Sarno Opens the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative's 3rd Annual Western MA Exchange
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Earlier today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative of Western Massachusetts to Springfield for the 3rd Annual Western MA Film and Media Exchange. The Exchange will be a day of…
Jacob Mueller, Central High Grad and Harvard College Student, Interviews Mayor Sarno for Thesis
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Jacob Mueller, a 2013 Central High School graduate, to his office today. Jacob is a rising senior at Harvard College and sat down with Mayor Sarno to discuss his thesis topic on…
Springfield Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that on Saturday, October 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Springfield Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Exectutive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan Plan Greenery for Union Station Exterior
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management viewed the progress at Union Station today and discussed their visions for greenery…
STCC Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Ira H. Rubenzahl Learning Commons
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Today Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Technical Community College President Dr. John Cook, former President Dr. Ira H. Rubenzahl, Congressman Richard E. Neal, STCC and local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials Announce Grant Funding for Jaime Ulloa Park
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission announced funding for renovations to Jaime Ulloa…
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Presents the Third Annual WMass Film and Media Exchange
Friday, October 14, 2016
"How To Tell Your Story Using Video"
A one-day workshop for non-profits and small businesses
The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative presents the third annual Western MA Film and Media Exchange on October 19, 2016 at…
Mayor Sarno Speaks to STCC Business Club
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Springfield Technical Community College Business Club at their meeting today for a discussion on the $2.7 billion in economic development projects and initiatives happening throughout the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 489 Hancock Street
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 489 Hancock Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood…
Municipal Auction of 25 City-Owned Properties Set for Tuesday, Oct. 25
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Municipal Auction: 25 City-owned properties will be auctioned off on Tuesday, October 25th at Springfield City Hall, located at 36 Court Street. The auction begins at 6:00 p.m.
Please see the flyer below for further…
Springfield Public Schools Experiences Record Gains
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Focus Remains on Continued Improvement
Under the leadership of Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has seen an eight-fold increase in the number of schools achieving the state’s highest ranking…
Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Conference to Return to Springfield for 2017-2018
Friday, October 7, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that after a 15 year hiatus, the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association (MaFLA) has chosen the City of Springfield once again for the location of their Annual Fall Conferences for…
MassDOT Announces Public Information Meeting Schedule on Turnpike Toll Plaza Demolition and Roadway Construction Project
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will begin the demolition of all existing toll plazas on October 28, 2016 as part of the implementation of All Electronic Tolling (AET) along the Massachusetts…
Springfield Sting Announce 2016-17 Game Schedule and Online Ticket Sale Date
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Springfield Sting of the American Basketball Association has officially released its contest schedule for the 2016-17 campaign. The inaugural season for the expansion ABA franchise will feature ten games at the Naismith…
Square One Holds Annual Tea Party
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and friends enjoy Square One’s Annual Tea Party fundraiser at Chez Josef in support of the wonderful work that Square One does to support children and families in our community.
Wellspring Harvest to Build Hydroponic Greenhouse in Indian Orchard
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is excited to announce a new development for the Indian Orchard neighborhood. Wellspring Harvest, of Wellspring Cooperative Corporation, is preparing to begin construction on the first commercial…