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Springfield youth State Champions in HOSA Competitive Events
On Saturday, March 31st youth from the Recruitment and Educational Assistance for Careers in Health (REACH) Program attended the MassAHEC HOSA Statewide Leadership Conference (SLC) at The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. …
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield Economic Development Officials To Highlight Small Business Assistance Program Successes
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Economic Development Officials
WHAT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Assistance Program Successes
WHEN: Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: …
Springfield Libraries Celebrate National Library Week
Open House Day at All Branches!
A visit to Springfield City Library opens many doors, literally and figuratively, and “You Belong at Your Library,” theme of this year’s National Library Week, will be celebrated with Open House Days at all…
Representative Neal, Mayor Sarno, And MassDevelopment CEO Jones Celebrate Renovations, New Artwork At 1550 Main
Representative Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones today celebrate the completion of renovations at 1550 Main, a critical component in downtown Springfield’s revitalization. The event also…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Chief Administrative And Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann Name Christine M. Saulnier As An Interim City Assessor
SAULNIER PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE CITY UNDER THE FINANCIAL CONTROL BOARD AND WILL BE CHARGED WITH DOING A COMPREHSIVE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE CITY’S ASSESSORS OFFICE TO CREATE GREATER EFFICIENCIES
Citing her experience with…
Free Compost For Springfield Residents
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 yard waste collected by the DPW,…
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, And Massdevelopment Ceo Jones Celebrate Renovations, New Artwork At 1550 Main
WHAT: An event to celebrate the completed renovations and newly-installed sculptures by local artist James Kitchen at 1550 Main in downtown Springfield. Kitchen has installed about 30 sculptures in the first and second floor lobbies…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Central High School Faculty, Coaches And School Officials To Congratulate Central High School Boys Basketball Team For Winning State Championship And Stellar Season
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Central High School Faculty, Coaches, School Officials and Boys Basketball Team
WHAT: Congratulating Central High School Boys Basketball Team for a Stellar Season and State Championship
WHEN: …
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City And Develop Springfield Officials To Tour Reopened Dave’s Furniture On Main Street In City’s South End
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City and Develop Springfield Officials
WHAT: Tour/Photo-op of reopened Dave’s Furniture that was damaged by the June 1st tornado
WHEN: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: …
Kick Butts Day 2012
This academic year the REACH participants have been working on a youth against tobacco project though The 84 Movement, which helps mobilize youth to take action to protect their communities from the influence of the tobacco industry. The 84 Movement…
State Street Properties Offered For Sale
The City of Springfield has issued Requests for Proposals for purchase and redevelopment of several significant properties along the State Street Corridor.
“We are looking to have these properties re-developed in such a way that they enhance and…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’s Call Center Director Announce Expansion Of 311 Service Request System To Include Smart Phone Application
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C.
Erdmann and Springfield’s Call Center Director Donna Carney announced today that it has recently expanded its existing service request system to include a smart phone…
Springfield City Clerk Wayman Lee Reminds City Dog Owners That Dog Licensing Registration For 2012 Is Underway
Springfield City Clerk Wayman Lee announced today that dog licenses for the year 2012 (April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013) are now available at the City Clerk Office, 36 Court Street, Room 123 or by going to the City’s website…
Springfield’s Department Of Public Works To Begin Seasonal Collection Of Leaf And Yard Waste
Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that it will begin the seasonal collection of leaf and yard waste on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
Leaf and yard waste collection will follow the City’s recycling collection schedule and…
29 City-Owned Properties Set For Auction
With the arrival of spring finally upon us, The City of Springfield will, once again, team up with Daniel J. Flynn & Co., of Quincy, to hold its first auction of 2012. The portfolio for this auction includes twenty-nine (29) properties in tax-title…
Public Health Month Kick-Off And Luminary Award Ceremony “A Healthier Springfield begins TODAY!”
The City of Springfield Public Health Committee
PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH KICK-OFF and LUMINARY AWARD CEREMONY
THEME: “A Healthier Springfield begins TODAY!”
What: Public Health Month Kick-Off and Luminary Award Ceremony with keynote remarks by Qamaria…
Springfield City Hall To Raise Flag Of Ireland On Friday To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and members of the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee
WHAT: Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, March 16, 2012 - following the March to City Hall (Approximately 10:15…
29 City-Owned Properties Set For Auction
March 13, 2012 – With the arrival of spring finally upon us, The City of Springfield will, once again, team up with Daniel J. Flynn & Co., of Quincy, to hold its first auction of 2012. The portfolio for this auction includes twenty-nine (29)…
Springfield Medical Reserve Corps Honor a Winner
March 9, 2012 - The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Medical Reserve Corps member, Robert Klupa was recently recognized by the Federal Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps. His receipt of the 2012 Outstanding…
DevelopSpringfield Announces District and Domain Leaders for Rebuild Springfield Master Plan
DevelopSpringfield, a non-profit corporation dedicated to advancing development and expediting revitalization within the City of Springfield, announced the “District” and the “Domain” Leaders for the Rebuild Springfield Master Plan.
The Rebuild…