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Congressman Richard E. Neal Announces Co-Hosts of Union Station Grand Opening Gala
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Spirit of Springfield President Judith Matt gathered today at Springfield Union Station to announce the co-hosts of the Grand Opening Gala that will take place on…
Indian Orchard Branch Library Opens New Community Room
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Springfield City Library’s Indian Orchard Branch is excited to announce that a new library Community Room is available for public use starting on Thursday, April 13th.
A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 12…
Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses Open for the 2017 Season
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Springfield Department of Parks, Recreation and Building Management announces that both municipal golf courses, Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses, will be open for play beginning Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Ryan Hall…
City of Springfield and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Seek Public Input on Climate Action & Resilience Plan
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The City of Springfield has partnered with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) to lead development of the City's Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), which is being funded by a National Disaster Resilience…
Hampden County Sheriff Department Kicks Off Joseph and Mary Nicholson Day of Community Service
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department kicked off the Joseph and Mary Nicholson Day of Community Service to honor the lives of Joseph and Mary Nicholson. For 15 years under now retired Sheriff Michael Ashe, Joe Nicholson…
Columbia Gas Awards Union Station with $18,050 for Energy Efficient Gas Boilers
Monday, April 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy and Springfield City Officials gathered today at Union Station to receive a check from Columbia Gas Executives in the amount of…
Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc. Launches 2017 Summer Jobs Campaign
Friday, April 7, 2017
The Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc. (REB) held a press conference today to launch the 2017 Summer Jobs Campaign. The announcement took place at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in…
Springfield Central Cultural District Brings 'Art Stop' to Downtown Springfield
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Yesterday the Springfield Central Cultural District brought their Art Stop program to Downtown Springfield for the second time. Stakeholders and attendees began the event at Make-It Springfield with a wine and cheese…
Community Public Safety Dialogue with Mason Square C3 Police Led by Sgt. Devon Williams
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
The public is invited to a community dialogue with Sgt. Devon Williams and the Mason Square C3 Police about public safety on Tuesday, April 11th at Deberry School, starting at 5:30 p.m. Please see the flyer for more…
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Opening June 3rd
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
This morning Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson, Chairman of the Board John M. O’Brien III and President of Monarch Enterprises Peter Picknelly for an exciting announcement. The Amazing…
Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Recognizes Health New England and the Springfield Thunderbirds
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Executive Director of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and Assistant Director of Recreation Paula Thayer, are pleased to recognize and thank Health New…
Autism Awareness Month 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
The City of Springfield is participating in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is Autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Li…
Springfield Kicks Off Public Health Month 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris kicked off the 22nd Annual Springfield Public Health Month at City Hall and called upon the residents and businesses of Springfield to observe this month by reaching a…
Vietnam Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Tom Belton, Director of Springfield Veterans’ Services Department, honored those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War during the annual Vietna…
Mayor Sarno and Cabinet Heads Speak with White House Officials Pertaining to Infrastructure Investment Projects
Friday, March 31, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his Cabinet Heads – City Solicitor Ed Pikula, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Director of Capital Asset Peter Garvey, SWSC Director Josh Schimmel, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Director of…
Mayor Sarno, City Officials Tour Three City Construction Sites Today
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his Chief of Staff Denise Jordan, Director of Capital Asset and Construction Peter Garvey, Executive Director of Park, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Commissioner of Health…
Sheriff Nick Cocchi Announced as 2017 Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chairman
Thursday, March 30, 2017
This morning Mayor Sarno joined Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt in announcing the 2017 Honorary Chairman of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast – Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi! Sheriff Cocchi was passed the…
Mayor Sarno, MGC, Local Contractors, Labor Leaders and Construction Workers Join MGM Executives to Mark MGM Springfield Topping Off
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
MGM Springfield today celebrated the topping off of the casino resort by placing the final curved steel beam atop what will be the hotel rotunda along Main Street. This significant construction milestone comes as the…
Dietz & Co. Announce Move to Union Station
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, and Kerry L. Dietz, AIA, Owner and Principal of Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. have announced the move of Dietz & Company Architects to the newly redeveloped…
Mason Square C3 Policing Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Mayor Sarno attended today’s C3 Policing meeting today at the Mason Square Library to celebrate the second anniversary of the neighborhood policing initiative. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the library and…