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Springfield Citizens Police Academy Sign Up
Springfield’s Citizen’s Police Academy is starting the 31st class on October 5th! Springfield’s Citizen’s Police Academy is a program that has been successfully running for 31 classes, and many people have had a great time taking part. Past…
Rebuilding Together Springfield Announces Tornado Recovery “Funnel Your Energy for Rebuilding Together” Rebuilding 25 Homes in 5 Days
Colonial Block Building
1145 Main Street, Suite 111
Springfield, MA 01103
Tel: 413-788-0014
www.rebuildingtogetherspringfield.org
October 1 – Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Springfield, MA (July 26, 2011) – On Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 Springfield,…
Rebuilding Together Press Conference
Press Conference: September 26, 2011
Steps of City Hall in Springfield, MA
10:30AM
Rebuilding Together Announces
“Funnel Your Energy for Rebuilding Together…
Rebuilding 25 Homes in 5 Days”
Tornado Recovery Effort with 1,000 Volunteers
Saturday, October 1 –…
Additional Recycling Bins Available For Springfield Residents
In an effort to further boost recycling rates and reduce costs associated with disposal, the Springfield DPW will make available to households in Springfield an additional 95 gallon blue recycling barrel. The City has approximately 2,000 recycling…
City Of Springfield To Raise Native American Flag
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Members of the Native American Intertribal Council of Western Massachusetts
WHAT: Native American Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2011, 12:00 Noon
WHERE: …
Mayor Sarno Tours Bay State Metal Solutions And Provides Small Business Loan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno toured Bay State Metal Solutions today and announced that the company and President Tony Fernandez is a recipient of the City’s Small Business Loan Program.
“Supporting companies like Bay State Metal Solutions is critical to…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield Economic Development Officials To Tour Bay State Metal Solutions And Present Small Business Loan
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Economic Development Officials and Tony Fernandez of Bay State Metal Solutions
WHAT: Tour and presentation of Small Business Loan
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at…
Springfield City Hall Will Host Anti-Bullying Flag Raising Ceremony On Monday
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Representatives from the Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Foundation
WHAT: The Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Foundation Anti-Bulling Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Monday, September 12, 2011, at…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And City Officials To Provide 100 Day Update On City’S Continued Tornado Recovery Efforts
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Gerald W. Hayes, Nick Fyntrilakis and City Officials
WHAT: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, The Rebuild Springfield Advisory Committee and City Officials will provide an update on the City’s continued…
Statement Of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Regarding Review Of Procedures Surrounding Dr. Alan Ingram’S Retroactive Pay Released By Communications Director Thomas Walsh
On September 1, 2011, I met with members of the Springfield School Committee and provided the findings of Director of Internal Audit Mark Ianello relative to his review of Dr. Alan Ingram’s contract and subsequent ‘side letters.’ Following Director…
Cat Adoptions 50% off at TJO Adoption Center
For the month of September, the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO) at 627 Cottage Street, Springfield, will reduce the cost of adoption for all cats over five months of age to $45.
The Adoption Center is currently filled to…
Statement Of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Regarding Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram Audit
September 1, 2011 – “Upon learning of concerns raised over Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan J. Ingram’s contract and ‘side letters’ I had requested a legal opinion from City Solicitor Edward Pikula and asked that a review be…
Court Square Presentation Of Four Mature Oak Trees To The City Of Springfield To Replace Trees Destroyed By The June 1 Tornado
DATE: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: Court Square
SUBJECT: Secretary Galvin, donation of trees for Court Square
CONTACT: Patrick J. Sullivan, (413) 787-6441
Secretary of the Commonwealth…
Division of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and Inquiries
Western Massachusetts residents with continued tornado-related issues and consumers with post-Irene questions should call (888) 563-4467
BOSTON – August 31, 2011 – The Patrick-Murray Administration’s Division of Insurance has created a new toll-free…
Tour of Tornado Impacted Areas And Assessment of Rebuilding Efforts
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO, MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER ROBERT A. DELEO, JOINT COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIRMAN HAROLD P. NAUGHTON, JR., AND MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO TOUR…
Paris Lizana Crowned Ms. New England Coed Sweetheart 2011
Congratulations to The MAC Pageant – Ms. New England Coed Sweetheart 2011 Paris Lizana who recently charmed City Hall with her presence.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Emergency Response Officials to Hold Press Conference to Provide Update on City’s Preparations in Advance of Forecasted Hurricane Irene
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials
WHAT: Updated information about Springfield’s preparedness for Hurricane Irene
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. …
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials to Hold Press Conference Today in Advance of Forecasted Hurricane Irene
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Emergency Response Officials
WHAT: Information about Springfield’s preparedness for Hurricane Irene
WHEN: Friday, August 26, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: …
Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover 5K Roadrace/2K Walk
Anti-bullying back-to-school fundraising event on September 17, 2011, cash prizes awarded.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Gang Summit Partners to Announce Ongoing Collaborations to Combat Youth and Gang Violence
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Representatives from the City’s Violence Prevention Task Force, Sheriff’s Department, Police Department, District Attorney’s Office and Court Probation Department
WHAT: Announcement on ongoing collaborations to combat…