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MassMutual Foundation Announces $15 Million Grant for Computer Science Programs in Springfield and Amherst
MassMutual announced today that the MassMutual Foundation will donate $15 million to University of Massachusetts computer science programs over the next 10 years.
Of the $15 million, $12 million will support the University of Massachusetts Amherst's…
City Partners with Berkshire Bank Foundation and ReGreen Springfield to Regreen Adams Park in Springfield’s Upper Hill Neighborhood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan joined volunteers from Berkshire Bank and ReGreen Springfield to install new trees and native shrubs at Adams Park,…
100 Acts of Kindness Towards Pregnant Women Video
Project Baby Springfield released their new video for their 100 Acts of Kindness Towards Pregnant Women initiative. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of the Springfield community each share a kind way to make women feel comfortable during pregnancy.…
Bikes for Kids Initiative Surprises Springfield Public Schools Third Graders with New Bikes
The Summer of 2016 got off to an unforgettable start for 32 lucky elementary students when they were surprised with a shiny new bike and helmet during an event on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The unsuspecting kids thought…
Mayor Sarno Joins Lieutenant Governor Polito for Downtown Walking Tour, Announces Redevelopment Plans for Stearns Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today joined Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito for a tour of Springfield’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) District. The TDI District is a MassDevelopment program designation, which targets redevelopment efforts in…
City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Veterans Services Department hosted the annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on the steps of City Hall on Friday, May 27 at 12:00 noon. Heath and Human Services Commissioner Helen…
Red Nose Day at City Hall
Mayor Sarno and City Hall employees wore their red noses today for Red Nose Day - a special day for Americans to come together to have fun and make a difference for kids.
United Personnel Services Opens Downtown Office with Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Tricia Canavan, President of United Personnel Services, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new downtown offices on Thursday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m. at 293 Bridge Street. The open house took place from…
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Reflection to Commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and business to take a moment and pause this Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 4:38 p.m., the time…
PRESS RELEASE: Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan to be Posthumously Honored with Lt. J. Frank Murphy Medal of Valor Award at Ceremony
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. will once again sponsor the awarding of the prestigious Lt. J. Frank Murphy Medal of Valor. This year, the Committee has selected to posthumously award the late Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan…
PRESS RELEASE: City of Springfield to Commemorate Memorial Day and 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Veterans Services Department will host the annual Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on the steps of City Hall on Friday, May 27 at 12:00 noon. The ceremony will also include the special reading of a…
Mayor Sarno, District Attorney Gulluni, and Councilor Ashe Once Again Urge Movement on Bail Reform Legislation Currently in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
First of all, we express our sympathy, thoughts and prayers, and encouragement to the family of slain Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, and City Councilor Thomas Ashe, Chair…
Summer Pool Pass Registration
Residents who wish to swim at Forest Park pool or any indoor pool sites this summer must pre-register and then obtain a free photo ID from the Parks Dept. You must bring this Pool Pass with you whenever you go to a Springfield Pool. Each member of…
Demolition of 409 Oakland Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Housing and Inspectional Services Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 409 Oakland Street on Monday, May 23 at 10:15 a.m. at the property site.
“This is one more step in…
Springfield Police Department Holds Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Officers
As part of National Police Week, the Springfield Police Department held its annual Fallen Officer Ceremony on Tuesday, May 18 at Springfield Police Headquarters to honor Springfield officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
City of Springfield Participates in Bay State Bike Week
On Wednesday, May 18, a Bay State Bike Week Commuter Breakfast was held from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. with massRIDES for commuters who work in the downtown area. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was at Court Square to greet riders and pass out water, granola bars,…
Central High School Track Named in Honor of Howard Drew
The track at Central High School was named in honor of the late Howard P. Drew, a scholar and athlete whose accomplishments made Springfield famous worldwide. While still a junior in high school, Drew represented the United States in the 1912…
Red Nose Day at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined with Walgreens in recognition of National Red Nose Day in the City of Springfield. Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to helping children and having fun. Proceeds benefit children and young people in the US and…
1916 Garden of Remembrance Opens in Forest Park
Congressman Richard E. Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno invited the public to attend the commemoration ceremony for the 1916 Garden of Remembrance on Sunday, May 15. The city accepted a global invitation from the Irish Government earlier this year and…
New England Office of the Environmental Protection Agency Awards Patrick Sullivan for Commitment to the Environment
The New England Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management to receive an Environmental Merit Award, Governmental, in recognition of his…