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U.S. Marshall Gibbons Visits City Hall
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO WELCOMEs RECENTLY SWORN UNITED STATES MARSHAL JOHN GIBBONS TO CITY HALL MEETING
May 11, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed United States Marshal John Gibbons to his City Hall office Friday for an informal meeting. During…
SPRINGFIELD YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL KICK BUTTS DAY EVENT AT MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE
Springfield youth participated in event with State Representatives & Commissioner of the Department of Public Health and meet with legislators to discus the impact of new tobacco products in their community at the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston…
Regional Health Dialogue
Springfield College Brennan Center was the site for DPH Commissioner John Auerbach and SDHHS Director Helen R. Caulton-Harris and Community Based Organizations, Health Care providers and residents to discuss local health priorities.
Fetal Infant…
A Neutral Corner “Knocks-Out” Violence in Springfield
New local boxing program trains kids in the ring so they can succeed outside of it
On Wednesday, May 12, 2010 City of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with former Golden Glover and Professional Boxer Pat Ireland introduced A Neutral…
25th Annual World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
The 25th annual World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be served on Saturday, May 15th from 8AM to 11AM on Main Street in Downtown Springfield. Tables will be placed end to end from Tower Square to Court Square. Volunteers will staff three cooking…
City Officials Present Fiscal Progress at State House
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICER LEE C. ERDMANN AND SPRINGFIELD’S SENIOR FINANCE TEAM TRAVEL TO BOSTON FOR MEETINGS WITH STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
See the presentation Springfield's Finance Team made to the…
WHITE ST. SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND PARENT SERVICE DAY PROJECT
On the morning of Friday April 30th at White St. School approximately 25 parents, community members and firefighters from Engine Co. #3 participated in the White St. School Service Day Project. The volunteers with the help of the Parks and…
Maintenance Committee Tours Parks
Members of the City Council Maintenance and Development Committee Kateri Walsh and Zaida Luna toured City parks on Thursday, April 29, 2010 with Executive Director of Parks and Buildings & Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Assistant Director Derek…
Springfield Adolescent Sexual Health Advisory (SASHA) Luncheon
On Tuesday April 27th at the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Adolescent Sexual Health Advisory committee held a community luncheon to discuss "Engaging for Community Action on Teen Sexual Health, Education, Economics and Opportunity." The…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, SUPERINTENDENT DR. ALAN J. INGRAM, HEALTH COMMISSIONER HELEN CAULTON-HARRIS AND THE SPRINGFIELD ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH ADVISORY TO INITIATE A CALL TO ACTION
April 23, 2010 – In response to the high number of births and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram commissioned an advisory board to develop recommendations that would lead to a…
Flag Raising Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Sarno recently presented a Proclamation and helped raise the flag to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Springfield.
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF EVENING GYM PROGRAM
April 20, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City’s Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced today that the Time Out for Communities Open Gym Program began on Monday, March 29, 2010 and will run through Friday, June…
Michaelann Bewsee Named Public Health Luminary for 2010
Monday, April 5th during the Public Health Month Celebration Kick-Off at City Hall, Michaelann Bewsee was awarded the “Luminary Award.” This is the highest honor the health and human service community of Springfield can bestow.
Public Health Month…
Mayor Congratulates Graduates of Schools Leadership Program
The Springfield Public Schools Professional Development program held a graduation ceremony for the District-based Licensure Program Class of 2010 on Wednesday, April 14th, and Mayor Sarno was on hand to congratulate the participating teachers and…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO ANNOUCES AWARDS OF LOCAL GRANTS FOR SPRINGFIELD ORGANIZATIONS
April 15, 2010 – Mayor Domenic Sarno and L’Kuicha Parks, Chairperson of the Springfield Cultural Council, have announced the award of 38 grants totaling $105,426.
Grant recipients include the Armory Quadrangle Civic Association, Community…
Springfield to Perform "Operation Clean Sweep"
April 15, 2010 – The City of Springfield will bring more than 118 cases before the Springfield Housing Court (37 Elm Street) on Friday, April 16, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., for Operation Clean Sweep. The City will prosecute exterior code enforcement…
Stephen J. Lonergan Appointed City Collector/Treasurer
April 16, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann announced today that Stephen J. Lonergan has been appointed to the position of City Collector/Treasurer. Lonergan has been servicing as Acting…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO DIRECTS MAILING OF CEASE AND DESIST LETTER TO CITY ESTABLISHMENT FOR A SCHEDULED “SPRING HIGH SCHOOL PARTY”
April 16, 2010 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno directed the City’s law department to issue a Cease and Desist letter to Pananche Banquet Hall on State Street after city officials learned of a Spring High School Party that had been scheduled for Friday,…
2nd Annual Fire Department Open House
April 17, 2010, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Station 9, 1212 Carew Street, Springfield, rain or shine. All are welcome. The open house will include members from the Shriners, Springfield Police Department, firefighters from various surrounding towns and…
City Hall Employees Raise Over $500 at Big Brother Big Sisters Bowl-a-Thon
Springfield City Hall employees raise over $500 for Big Brothers/Big Sisters by participating in the Bowl-a-Thon on Saturday, April 10, 2010 (click on photos to enlarge).