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Springfield Museums Announce 2016 Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners
The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 25th annual Ubora Award and the 7th annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
The…
Baystate Academy Public Charter School Dedicates Media Center to Robyn and John Davis
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Baystate Academy Public Charter School today for a dedication ceremony honoring Robyn and John Davis for their support of the school’s new media center. The media center features…
South End Middle School Students Tour City Hall
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Students from South End Middle School paid a special visit to City Hall yesterday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the class and their teachers, taught them about his role as Mayor, and the process of governing in the…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and Officials Tour Springfield Public Schools Ahead of Millions in Renovations
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Members of the School Committee, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan, Chief Administrative and Financial…
City of Springfield Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Springfield held its 15th Annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony today. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, David Pelletier, American Medical Response…
Native American Flag Raising at City Hall
The City of Springfield and the Native American Inter-Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising ceremony this morning at City Hall. Darryl Moss, Deputy Communications Director for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, offered a…
Mayor Sarno Greets Hall of Famers at High School of Commerce
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno greeted Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Sheryl Swoopes and Calvin Murphy at his alma mater, the High School of Commerce. The basketball stars spoke to students about following their dreams, overcoming obstacles, and putting…
Greek Flag Raised at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Greek community to raise the Greek flag over City Hall today. Mayor Sarno offered a proclamation recognizing the many contributions the Greek community has given to the City of Springfield, and kicked-off…
September 11th Remembered
The City of Springfield held its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony this morning to remember the first responders who lost their lives 15 years ago on that tragic day. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, Police…
City of Springfield Announces Events to Honor and Remember First Responders and Victims Lost on September 11, 2001
The City of Springfield announces annual events to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Please join us to honor the fallen firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel and victims who lost…
PRESS RELEASE: City of Springfield Seeking Public Art Proposals
The City of Springfield has released an Invitation for Bids, seeking proposals for Public Art in the Springfield Central Cultural District. The program, funded via the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, will award a pair of $5,000…
National Emergency Preparedness Month 2016
Emergency Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the important work being done to make sure our communities are safe, healthy, and ready for public health emergencies and/or disasters.
The theme “Don’t Wait. Communicate.…
Kevin Belder of Square One Visits Mayor Sarno
Kevin Belder, Kris Allard and Joan Kagan of Square One visited Mayor Sarno's office on Friday, September 2nd and brought a very special gift. Kevin found a yard sale treasure - a Springfield, MA photo from 1989 - and gave it to Mayor Sarno, who is…
Big Y Celebrates the Completion of $4.1 Million in Renovations at Cooley Street Location
Big Y Foods, Inc. today announced the completion of a $4.1 million renovation project to the Big Y World Class Market at 300 Cooley Street. Upgrades to the store feature a new Living Well Eating Smart section, sushi department, stir-fry station,…
UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Graduate Students Tour Downtown Springfield
For more than ten years, the City of Springfield has partnered with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst’s Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning programs to bring both undergraduate and graduate students to the city to work on real urban…
Building Positive Relationships Between our Police and the Community
Lt. Tom Maccini and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno greet a young visitor to the Springfield Police Department on Tuesday, August 30th.
Gray House "Fill the Plate" Fall Fundraiser at Hot Table
Today Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Theresa Spaziani, Executive Director of the Gray House, for their annual fall fundraiser, “Fill the Plate,” at Hot Table in Tower Square. Mayor Sarno brought a donation, and in addition, Hot Table will donate 20%…
Sewer Pipe Improvement Project and Traffic Information - Alden Street at Northumberland Street
August 29, 2016
Contact: Joyce Mulvaney, Public Communications Manager
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
(413) 452-1302
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sewer Pipe Improvement Project and Traffic Information
Alden Street at Northumberland…
PRESS RELEASE: City of Springfield Named to CNBC Top Cities for Business List
Springfield, MA – Springfield has been named as a top city where business opportunities are rising, according to CNBC. The list, which was released on August 25, 2016, compiles 10 cities considered business-friendly and places that entrepreneurs…
Senator Markey & Mayor Sarno Discuss Opioids, Infrastructure, Economic Development at Springfield City Hall Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 202-224-2742
Marian Sullivan (Sarno) 413-886-5166
Boston (August 26, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Mayor of Springfield Domenic J. Sarno today met at Springfield City Hall to…