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Demolition of 12 Sheldon Street to Begin
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Housing Department Officials
WHAT: Demolition of 12 Sheldon Street
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: 12 Sheldon Street, Springfield, MA
BACK…
Neighborhood Walks Benefit Community
August 22, 2011 – As part of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s continued neighborhood walk initiative, Mayor Sarno will participate in another neighborhood walk on Monday, August 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., in the Mason Square Neighborhood (meet at American…
2011 Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant Details to be Announced
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Elder Affairs Director Janet Denney and Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant Director Loraine Gorham
WHAT: Details of Ms. Senior Massachusetts Pageant
WHEN: Tuesday, August 23, 2011,…
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Coming to Springfield in September
Local Contractor N. Riley Construction Selected to Lead Build
August 19, 2011 (Springfield, MA) – A deserving family in Springfield will have their dreams come true in just a few weeks thanks the Emmy-award winning reality TV show, ABC’s Extreme…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Economic Development Officials and Representatives of Jamsan Hotels and the Epiphany Development Corporation to Host Media Walkthrough of Proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel Located on State Street
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Economic Development Officials and Representatives of Jamsan Hotels and the Epiphany Development Corporation
WHAT: Media Walkthrough of proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel Located on…
Ribbon-cutting and celebration of expansion of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
What: Ribbon-cutting and celebration of expansion of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
When: Friday August 12th, 2011, 3 p.m.
Where: Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center, 11 Wilbraham…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno to Present Proclamation in Recognition of Caribbean Week
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and representatives from the Springfield Carnival Association
WHAT: Proclamation Ceremony to kick-off the start of Caribbean Week
WHEN: Monday, August 15, 2011,…
4th Annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run Fundraiser to Benefit TJO Foundation
The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center Foundation will hold the 4th annual Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle poker Run on Saturday, August 13, 2011.
Registration begins at 8:30. The Riders leave TJO as one group at 10:00 am. …
Regional Animal Control Center Awarded Grant
The Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from Massachusetts Animal Coalition. This grant was made possible through sales of Massachusetts "I'm Animal Friendly" license plates.
The Center…
Springfield Parks Department to Plant Tree Donated by PeoplesBank
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan and city officials
WHAT: Planting of an American Elm Tree donated by PeoplesBank
WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2011, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:…
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, FEMA and the Private Sector Community Unite to Increase Disaster Assistance Registration
WHO: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), FEMA, the Small Business Administration, Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Basketball Hall of Fame to gather for photo op.
WHAT: An opportunity to display the partnership between private…
SBA Cerrará los Centros de Asistencia por Desastre y el Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en el Condado de Hampden el 18 de agosto
ATLANTA – La Administración para el Desarrollo de las Pequeñas Empresas (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy que debido a una disminución constante de la actividad, los Centros de Asistencia y el Centro de Recuperación para Negocios situados en…
SBA to Close Disaster Loan Outreach Centers and Business Recovery Center in Hampden County on August 18
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that due to a steady decrease of activity, the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) and the Business Recovery Center located in Hampden County in Massachusetts will cease operations T…
City of Springfield to Raise Flag in Celebration of Ecuadorian Heritage
WHO: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Officials and representatives of the Ecuadorian Heritage Celebration Committee
WHAT: Flag Raising Ceremony
WHEN: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 12:00 Noon
WHERE: …
Neighborhood Walk Benefits Community
August 8, 2011 – As part of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s continued neighborhood walk initiative, Mayor Sarno will participate in another neighborhood walk on Monday, August 8, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., in the Northend Neighborhood (meet at corner of Main and…
CITY SOLICITOR’S REVIEW OF SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS CONTRACT
August 3, 2011 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today released a report from City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula regarding Springfield Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alan Ingram’s contract and benefits. (See attached). Mayor Sarno had requested the review last…
SBA Urges Return of Applications Before Aug. 15
Loans for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses of All Sizes
SBA Disaster Assistance – Field Operations Center- East – 101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30303
Release Date: August 2, 2011
Contact: Michael Lampton
Release Number: 11-618,…
Neighborhood Walk Tours Forest Park - Orange Street
August 2, 2011 – As part of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s continued neighborhood walk initiative, Mayor Sarno will participate in another neighborhood walk on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., in the Forest Park Neighborhood (meet at Hummingbird…
MA-DR-1994-NR-033 Springfield Disaster Recovery Center to Become SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
WESTFIELD, MA. – The Commonwealth-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield will close at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, and reopen in the same location as a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. …
Rebuild SpringField Advisory Committee Schedules Listening Tours
MEDIA ADVISORY
CONTACT:
Pat Sullivan
Director of Parks, Facilities and Recreation Management
psullivan@springfieldcityhall.com
Tel: (413) 787-7770
REBUILD SPRINGFIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHEDULES
LISTENING TOURS
July 27, 2011…