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MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO APPEARS BEFORE THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE LEGISLATURE'S JOINT COMMITTEE ON REVENUE
March 26, 2013 -Boston, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno traveled to Boston today with members of his Finance Team; Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante and Acting Budget Director Jennifer Winkler, in support of Senate Bill 1311 "An…
35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Participates in 35th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Day.
Photos provided by Mr. John Romanski
City Of Springfield & WMECO Seek Public Comment On Several New Lighting Projects
April 11, 2013 –Springfield, MA–The City of Springfield (City) and Western Massachusetts Electric Co. (WMECo) are announcing today several initiatives to improve lighting in several areas of the City. Through a coordinated effort the City of…
City Of Springfield’s Office Of Housing Seeks Public Input On Access To Fair Housing In Springfield
April, 5 2013-Springfield, MA- A confidential survey link is up on the city’s website seeking input from residents who have experienced housing discrimination. The link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PP5KC63 and residents can access…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Declares April National Public Health Month in Springfield
Now, Therefore, I, Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor, of the City of Springfield, do hereby proclaim, The Month of April 2013 as “National Public Health Month”, in the great City of Springfield and call upon the people of Springfield to observe this month…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And The City Of Springfield Participate In Light It Up Blue
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield participated in Light It Up Blue, a unique global initiative by Autism Speaks to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world was lit…
Public Input Sought on Access to Fair Housing in Springfield
A confidential survey link is up on the city’s website seeking input from residents who have experienced housing discrimination. The link to the survey is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PP5KC63 and residents can access it by going to the city’s…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Federal Reimburstment For Tornado Related Demolitions
April 4, 2013-Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield (City) has successfully defended the City’s emergency response demolitions in the aftermath of the June 1, 2011 tornado. The Federal Emergency…
City Of Springfield Announces 2013 Dog Licenses Now Available
April 1, 2013-Springfield, MA- City Clerk Wayman Lee announced today that dog licenses for the year 2013 (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) are now available at the City Clerk Office, 36 Court Street, Room 123, Springfield, MA 01103 or by going to the…
City Of Springfield Announces Real Estate Property Auction
April 1, 2013-Springfield, MA- Let the bidding begin! Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be holding their first real estate auction of 2013 on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., in City Hall, 36 Court Street,…
City Of Springfield Releases Multi-Year Financial Plan And Capital Improvement Plan
March 29, 2013 -Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante released today the City of Springfield’s Multi-Year Financial Plan (FY14-FY17) and the City’s Five Year Capital Improvement Plan…
City Of Springfield Announces Free Compost Available To City Residents
April 3, 2013 -Springfield, MA- The Springfield Department of Public Works and the Springfield Parks Department are, once again, offering free compost material to the residents of Springfield. The material, which is made from the composted leaf and…
City Of Springfield To Begin Street Sweeping Operation On Monday
The City of Springfield will begin its street sweeping operation on Monday, April 1, 2013. The Department of Public Works will deploy four street sweepers to systematically sweep the City’s streets.
The DPW is planning to conduct three rounds of…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Start Of The 2013 Road Improvement Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works Director Al Chwalek announced today several major street improvement projects to commence on April 1 and April 8 in the City of Springfield.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated “The projects announced…
City Of Springfield To Begin Yard Waste Collection April 2, 2013
March 27, 2013 -Springfield, MA- The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works will begin its curbside yard waste collection program starting this April 2nd. Yard waste will be collected every other week on your recycling day.
Please make…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Congressman Richard E. Neal Announce $21 Million In Long Term Disaster Recovery For The City Of Springfield
March 27, 2013-Springfield, MA- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today a $21 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for long-term disaster recovery costs of the severe storms in 2011. This grant, part of…
Public Health Month Kick Off
Public Health Month is a national observance highlighting public health practices and achievements. For Springfield, this month-long celebration draws attention to the cooperative efforts of local institutions, organizations and communities working…
Attachment 2: Text of SB 1311
An Act Relative to Local Assessments SECTION 1. Section 21C of Chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, the following as paragraph (o):- The local appropriating authority may, by…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Appears Before The Massachusetts State Legislature’s Joint Committee On Revenue
March 26, 2013 –Boston, MA– Mayor Domenic J. Sarno traveled to Boston today with members of his Finance Team; Acting Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante and Acting Budget Director Jennifer Winkler, in support of Senate Bill 1311 “An…
WMECo and Springfield Partnership in Energy Efficient Construction Pays Big Taxpayer Dividends
Join WMECo President and COO Peter Clarke and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno at the newly constructed Roger L Putnam Vocational Technical Academy. The $115 million school is a prime example how the city’s energy efficiency partnership with WMECo is…