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Planet Fitness Grand Opening Celebration at New Parker Street Location
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Planet Fitness Franchisees John Tucker and Steve Rondeau yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of their new Parker Street location. The celebration included a ribbon cutting, games,…
PGA Certified Pro Ryan Hall Hired as the New City Golf Professional
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan announce that Ryan Hall has been hired at the new Golf Professional for Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses.
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St. Patrick's Day 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
From City Hall to Hungry Hill, a Happy St. Patrick's Day was had by all! Thank you to the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee for another wonderful Irish flag raising ceremony, and to the Hungry Hill Senior Center for…
City of Springfield to Celebrate Irish Heritage on St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield will celebrate Irish Heritage with a series of events on St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, March 17th. A full schedule of St. Patrick’s Day events can also be found on the…
Mayor Sarno and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy Meet with Secretary Jay Ash on Springfield’s Economic Development
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy met again in partnership with Governor Charlie Baker’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Jay Ash. During a…
Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli Issue Snowstorm Update
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chris Cignoli, Director of the Department of Public Works, announce that DPW crews will be out again today plowing, salting and sanding to follow-up on yesterday’s operation.
Mayor Sarno and…
City Hall Opening at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to the blizzard and upon recommendation of emergency preparedness officials Springfield City Hall will open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. This pertains to all non-emergency…
Winter Storm Stella Information Updates - Now Declared a Blizzard
Monday, March 13, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Emergency Preparedness Director Bob Hassett and Department Heads today to discuss steps the City of Springfield will be taking in preparation for tomorrow’s Winter Storm Stella. Mayor Sarno…
Tuesday's Nor'easter: Updates & Announcements
Monday, March 13, 2017
The Springfield Department of Public Works announces that due to the intensity of tomorrow’s Nor’easter, trash and recycling pick-up will be cancelled. Tuesday routes will be picked up this Saturday, March 18th; please have…
2017 Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Parade Marshal Reception
Monday, March 13, 2017
Scenes from yesterday’s 2017 Springfield Parade Marshal Reception at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club, hosted by the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno presented citations to recognize this…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Suspicious Overnight Fires in our Maple High/Six Corners and Mason Square Neighborhoods
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that in his updates from Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri and Springfield Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant early this morning on the suspicious fires on Hancock Street, Central Street,…
Springfield Residents Rally at JCC Against Hate
Friday, March 10, 2017
Mayor Sarno joined over 100 people at the Springfield Jewish Community Center last evening for an Interfaith rally to show solidarity with people of the Jewish faith in response to a wave of anti-Semitic threats occurring at…
Mayor Sarno Voices Concern on President Trump’s Plan to Eliminate CDBG
Friday, March 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I’m very much concerned, on one hand President Trump states that he wants to help cities, especially urban centers, and then issues an edict to eliminate Community Development Block Grants. CDBG…
Buy Springfield Now Raffle Winner Accepts Prize at City Hall
Friday, March 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Buy Springfield Now (BSN) representatives to City Hall this morning to present a $500 dollar gift card to Lowe’s to Jasmin Clemons, a Springfield resident who recently closed on her first home…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Timothy J. Plante Announce Springfield’s Recent Refunding Bond Sale will Save the City $3,806,717
Friday, March 10, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Timothy J. Plante announce that the City received competitive bids from bond underwriters on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, for a $27,080,000 20-year…
Happy National Meatball Day!
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mayor Sarno teamed up with City Solicitor Ed Pikula, Communications Director Marian Sullivan, and MassLive’s Heather Adams and Shaina Mishkin for a Meatball Crawl throughout Springfield’s South End. The tasting trip took the…
Final Renovation Plans for Stearns Square and Duryea Way Approved
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved the final plans for Stearns Square Park and Duryea Way and directed Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management to review with the…
Mayor Sarno to Speak at Interfaith Council Event
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will speak at an Interfaith Council sponsored event to be held at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) to denounce hate against Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities. This event comes…
FY18 Budget Hearings - City Council, Consumer Information, Elections, Internal Audit, Law, Mayor's Office
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held another round of FY18 budget hearings this morning with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante. The Departments of City Council, Consumer Information, Elections, Internal…
City Issues Cease and Desist to Baystate Auto Sales
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the City of Springfield has issued a “cease and desist” order to Baystate Auto Sales (also known as Exclusive Auto Sales), located at 720 Berkshire Ave in Springfield. Baystate Auto Sales…