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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…
Governor Baker Kicks Off College Awareness Month, Urging Students to “Go Higher!”
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
High school seniors from all Springfield Public Schools (SPS) learned about higher education opportunities through the state’s public colleges and universities, including the new “Commonwealth Commitment” program to lower…
Italian Heritage Month Recognized in Springfield's South End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and representatives from the Italian Cultural Center held a flag raising ceremony today Monday, October 3, 2016 at 12:15 p.m., to raise the Italian flag in recognition of Italian Heritage Month. Mayor Sarno presented a…
Springfield Public Schools Students to Hold Mock Election
Springfield, MA – They are not of age to vote in Election 2016, but many Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students had an opportunity to voice their choice during a mock election campaign, that includes real ballot boxes, a mayoral proclamation and a…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Friday, September 30, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno hosted a groundbreaking ceremony along with the Springfield Park Commission for the Raymond A. Jordan Springfield Senior Center to be built in Blunt Park. Mayor Sarno was joined by Congressman…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick, Health Commissioner Caulton-Harris Recognize National Recovery Month
Friday, September 30, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Sheriff Michael Ashe and district attorneys from throughout the area…
Springfield Public Schools and Tishman Construction, & AECOM Company Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Friday, September 30, 2016
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tishman Construction and AECOM Company and Springfield Public Schools was signed earlier today at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…
Springfield College Breaks Ground for Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the groundbreaking ceremony for Springfield College’s new Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement earlier today. The ceremony was held on the college’s Humanics in Action…
Mayor Sarno, Senator Lesser Announce Funding for New Dr. Seuss Museum
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Senator Eric P. Lesser and Kay Simpson, Executive Director of the Springfield Museums, to announce a $200,000 legislative appropriation for the completion of a bilingual literacy exhibit at…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Park
Monday, September 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management broke ground today on the future Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J.…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 803-807 Liberty Street
Monday, September 26, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 803-807 Liberty Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood…
Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice F. Bonner Visits Hungry Hill Senior Center
Friday, September 23, 2016
Massachusetts Secretary for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Alice F. Bonner, visited the Hungry Hill Senior Center today. Secretary Bonner and Mayor Sarno discussed issues affecting our senior citizens, and took…
Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop, Springfield Native Isan Diaz Visits Mayor Sarno
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Sarno had a special visitor to his home yesterday evening- his neighbor, recent Central High School graduate, and Milwaukee Brewers organization shortstop Isan Diaz. Isan visited with the Sarnos and brought over his…
Railroad Safety Blitz at Wason Ave Train Tracks
Friday, September 23, 2016
A safety blitz to remind residents about the importance of railroad safety was held today at the crossroads of the Wason Avenue train tracks. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, City Councilor Adam…
Renovated Cooley Street Big Lots Hosts Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined executives and staff from Big Lots for a ribbon cutting ceremony to the completion of recent renovations and extend his thanks to the company for their continued belief and investment in the…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New South End Community Center
Friday, September 23, 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, Director of Capital Asset Peter Garvey, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, SECC Chairman Thaddeus Tokarz and SECC…
Baker-Polito Administration Delivers Emergency Response Trailer for Protection of Inland Waterways in Springfield Area
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Baker-Polito Administration today delivered a new emergency spill response trailer to the City of Springfield to assist local first-responders in the event of spills of oil or other hazardous materials that may pose…