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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…
New England Knowledge Corridor Partnership Hosts Mayors’ Fall Economic Forum
Mayor Sarno joins mayors from Western MA and CT to discuss economic challenges and opportunities
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Mayors Toni Harp of New Haven, Erin Stewart of New Britain, Luke Bronin of Hartford and Richard…
MGM Springfield Kicks-Off Career Launch Sessions
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
MGM Springfield executives today hosted the first of several MGM Springfield Career Launch sessions at the MassMutual Center. Free and open to the public, more than 150 job seekers attended the first session where they…
Resident Ethel Neigher Celebrates 100th Birthday
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
City resident Ethel Neigher celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family this past Sunday, October 2nd at Twin Hills Country Club. Mayor Sarno was proud to be there with her on the momentous occasion, and…
Mayor Sarno and Senator Lesser Welcome Crew of USS Springfield
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Senator Eric P. Lesser, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick welcomed fourteen members of the crew from the USS Springfield, a Los Angeles Class submarine home-ported in Groton, CT, to the…