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Riverfront RFP Deadline Extended to June 26
May 22, 2009 - The Springfield Redevelopment Authority in coordination with the City of Springfield has extended the deadline for proposals for the lease of a building on the Springfield Riverfront.
The Request for Proposals is seeking a tenant to…
Commonwealth Grants $3M to Renovate Former Federal Building
BOSTON, MA – Friday, May 15, 2009 – As part of Governor Deval Patrick’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Patrick-Murray Administration today announced a $3 million Growth Districts Initiative (GDI) grant for…
"Buy Springfield Now" Announcement
May 19, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with several local private, public and non-profit sector organizations gave a presentation about “Buy Springfield Now” on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., at Center Court of the Basketball Hall…
One H1N1/Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Springfield
May 7, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed today that an 11-year-old Springfield child has been…
Swine Flu Preparedness Reviewed
May 1, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a meeting today with the City’s Director of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris and other City emergency personnel to discuss the protocol that would be used in the event of a confirmed H1N1 (Swine…
City Kicks off Public Health Month with 'Luminaries' Awards
April 6, 2009 - The City of Springfield Public Health Committee kicked off Public Health Month today with an awards ceremony honoring the City's Public Health Luminaries.
The theme of this year's awards is “Building a Healthier Springfield.” Helen…
SPRINGFIELD MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO SENDS LETTER TO SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 15, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today released a copy of a letter that he has sent to Ralph Semb, President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Shriners International (A copy of Mayor Sarno’s letter is attached) joining the community…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO PIONEER VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ADVISORY BOARD
April 17, 2009 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today the appointment of Springfield’s City Clerk, Attorney Wayman Lee, as his designee to the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s Advisory Board. Attorney Lee has served as Springfield’s City Clerk…
STANDARD AND POOR’S FINDS CONFIDENCE IN SARNO ADMINISTRATION AND GIVES SPRINGFIELD A BOND UPGRADE
April 17, 2009 – Earlier this week, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Officials traveled to New York City to meet with bond rating agencies regarding the City’s bond rating. Mayor Sarno and his financial team presented details of the City’s strong…
Shannon Grant Community Safety Initiative
Mayor Dominic J. Sarno held a press conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 to announce the first deployment, in a series of neighborhood deployments, where the criminal justice agencies and the human service organizations that are all part of…
Golden Corral Restaurant Openning Will Bring New Jobs to Springfield
(SPRINGFIELD, MA)—Golden Corral Buffet & Grill proudly announces the opening of its newest restaurant, located at 436 Parker Street in Springfield, MA, on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
The Springfield, MA, Golden Corral will bring more than…
Minority Business Assitance Contract Award
March 23, 2009 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City has awarded a contract to Royal & Munnings, LLC, in a joint venture with the New England Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc., to provide consulting services and assistance with the…
Springfield Goes Green
The City of Springfield was amply represented at this year's Holyoke Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
Mayor Sarno marched with Springfield Police Commissioner William Fitchet and members of the Springfield Police Department.
City Councilor Kateri…
Two City Departments Honored
April 1, 2009 – In a brief ceremony in his office today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno recognized two city departments for receiving distinguished awards.
The City’s Information Technology Department was awarded the Common Cause Massachusetts Campaign for…
Mayor Sarno's Letter Seeking Assistance for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno released a copy of a letter that he has sent to Governor Deval Patrick and Congressman Richard E. Neal seeking their assistance for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's financial concerns.
March 31. 2009
Governor…
International Women's Day
The City of Springfield observed International Women's Day with a March 13 ceremony at City Hall. Honorees for 2009 included Lifetime Achievement Awardee Lois Smith, Springfield Parks Dept. Recreation Director Sandy Federico, MassLive Employment…
March 31 Deadline for Senior Tax Relief Filing
LAST DAY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 SENIOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF APPROACHES
March 24, 2009 – The City of Springfield reminds senior City residents that the deadline for filing an application for property tax relief…
3-1-1 Service Center Launches
March 18, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Stephen P. Lisauskas, Executive Director of the Springfield Finance Control Board, will hold a press conference at Springfield City Hall, Room 220, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., to announce…
Springfield to hold Informational Meetings on Upcoming Ward Representation Elections
March 17, 2009 – Springfield Election Commissioner Kathy Hoar-Fleury will hold a series of informational meetings regarding ward representation. All meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
Wednesday March 25, 2009 - Van Sickle…
Indian Motorcyle Building Targeted for Redevelopment
March 17, 2009 - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced that the Indian Motorcycle building and the former Mason Square Fire Station have been designated a Priority Project by MassDevelopment.
“This designation will enable the City to advance an…