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News from July 2023

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Free jazz and blues concert at Springfield Armory National Historic Site

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

The historic grounds of Springfield Armory National Historic Site will be swinging to the sounds of big band music on Saturday, July 15th from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes.

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Mayor Sarno and Councilor Fenton Continue Efforts to advance Digital Equity and Internet Access for Springfield Residents

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Chair of the City Councils ad-hoc committee and working group on Digital Equity and Internet Access along with co-chairs Dr. Frank Robinson and Archbishop Timothy Paul Baymon, met with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, IT Director Andrew Doty, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Jean Canosa Albano, Assistant Director for Springfield Library, to continue discussions on the city’s plans to advance and enhance digital equity and internet access in Springfield.

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Councilors Fenton and Curran, and PBRM Director Sullivan join with Atwater Park Neighborhood for Reopening of Atwater Park Fountain

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Attorney Sean Curran joined with Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan and the Atwater Park Civic Association for the grand reopening of the Atwater Park fountain on Tuesday, July 11th.

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes and Brings Greetings at Motor Maids Convention

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Motor Maids Convention on Tuesday, July 11th at the Sheraton Hotel.

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Mayor Sarno welcomes special visit from Olivia and Family

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a special visit from 6-year-old Olivia and family, Karen and Stephen Bosworth, Aaron Nugent and Amanda Merchant, today.

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‘Movie in the Park’ Scheduled for Today, Monday, 7/10/23 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announces that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru” scheduled for tonight, Monday, July 10th at Marshall Roy Park is canceled.

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons on their Continued Community Outreach Efforts

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to once again be with the members of the Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons, which includes former speedy High School of Commerce point guard ‘Fast Eddie Anderson,’ retired Sheriff’s Department staff Bobby Hartsfield, and member of the Board of Police Commissioners Robert “Cee” Jackson to name a few.”

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Mayor Sarno calls Together and Expands Initial Working Group to address Uptick of Gun Violence in our City

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno following up on his enhanced public safety announcement and initial meeting with community partners and religious leaders last week, is expanding the initial working group and will conduct a meeting of a cross section of community and religious stakeholders relating to an uptick of gun violence.

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Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and other officials, and thousands of families for a special Star Spangled 4th of July event at our Riverfront Park.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Springfield City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City of Springfield Opens Cooling Centers

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers Wednesday, July 5th, Thursday, July 6th, and Friday, July 7, 2023 due to the anticipated heat.

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Reach Deal with Amtrak to allow Pedestrian Access to Riverfront Park for Iconic Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July Event

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that after a flurry of activity and phone calls made over the weekend and into Monday morning, a deal has been reached with Amtrak to allow pedestrian access to the City of Springfield’s Riverfront Park for the iconic Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July event.

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Mayor Sarno, Councilor Edwards, and Neighborhood and City Officials Announce Applications for New Home Lottery in Maple-High Six Corners Neighborhood

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 5, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Ward 3 City Councilor and Maple-High Six Corners Neighborhood Council President Melvin Edwards joined with Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Deputy Housing Director Robert DeMusis, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, Jose Claudio from North End Housing Initiative, and neighborhood residents including Rosemary Morin and Pastor Bruce Shaw from New Hope Pentecostal Church, to announce a new Home Lottery Application for four (4) affordable homeownership opportunities for qualified home purchasers in the Maple-High Six Corners neighborhood.

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Mayor Sarno, Senator Oliveira, Representative Ashe and Longmeadow Town Officials attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Glenmeadow’s Phase Two Renovations and new Wellness Center

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Senator Jacob Oliveira, State Representative Brian Ashe, Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons, and members from the Longmeadow Select Board for a special groundbreaking ceremony for Glenmeadow’s phase two renovations and new wellness center on Friday, June 30th.

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Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan sit down with Renowned Springfield Artist Don Blanton

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford met with renowned Springfield artist Don Blanton today to discuss his plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a special mural.

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Kristin Neville and Evan Plotkin to Discuss Plans for Upcoming 2023 Jazz and Roots Festival

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days, Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak, Health and Human Services Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response Tony Pettaway, and Samantha Savoie from the Springfield BID met with Kristin Neville, Evan Plotkin, Vanessa Ford and Ray Barry, owner of White Lion Brewing, today to discuss plans for the 2023 Jazz and Roots Festival in the City of Springfield on July 21st and 22nd.

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‘The Show Will Go On’, Despite Amtrak Hindering Public Pedestrian Access to Riverfront Park for Iconic Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July Event

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 2, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan, Springfield Police Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, and Deputy Director of Parks Peter Krupczak for an important public safety press briefing concerning the 4th of July Star Spangled Springfield event and Amtrak’s decision to deny public pedestrian access to the State Street crossing into the municipal Riverfront Park, which could adversely impact public safety and ADA access for the public.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jul 1, 2023

The following parishes in the Springfield City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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New Garbage and Recycling Services Begin July 3

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

Waste Connections is the current vendor for the City of Council Bluffs recycling and solid waste collection services.

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Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood, State Representative Gonzalez and Councilor Click-Bruce hold Public Safety Press Conference

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 1, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Deputy Chiefs Rupert Daniel, Steve Kent, and Lawrence Akers, and public safety officials from the State Police and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for a public safety press conference at the Springfield Police Department today to announce proactive and preventative measures and initiatives with community partners to help curb the recent uptick of violence with outreach and programs.