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News from May 2023

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Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli meet with members from Greek Cultural Center and Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli met with the members of the Greek Cultural Center and parishioners from Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral today to provide an update on the upcoming traffic and pedestrian enhancement project planned for Main Street and Plainfield Street in the North End.

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SPD, SPS Urge Graduation Party Safety Plans

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to encourage families to have a safety plan if they are hosting or their child is attending any graduation party in the next few weeks.

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Mayor Sarno attends Grand Opening of Bkaye Storage

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 30, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the grand opening of Bkaye Storage at 553-555 St. James Ave.

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Mayor Sarno announces $500,000 Brownfields Grant Award from Environmental Protection Agency

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 29, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $500,000 to the City of Springfield under the Community-wide Brownfields Assessment Grant program.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | May 27, 2023

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

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S&P Enhances Springfield’s Bond Rating to ‘Stable’, Strong ‘AA-’ Rating - Maintaining the Highest Bond Rating in City’s History -

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 27, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante are proud to announce that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has enhanced Springfield’s general obligation debt outlook to ‘stable’ with a strong ‘AA-’ bond rating thanks to the Sarno Administrations strong and strategic fiscal management practices and policies.

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Mayor Sarno and Officials join with AMR for Earn While You Learn Graduation

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senator Jacob Oliveira, and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield for their 1st Earn While You Learn Paramedic Class Graduation event on Friday, May 26th.

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Mayor Sarno meets with CRRC Officials

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with senior leadership officials from CRRC MA Corporation today to discuss the company’s continued positive economic development efforts and the significant workforce of good paying jobs with benefits they have created.

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Mayor Sarno and Officials joined with MGM Springfield for Additional Expansion Announcement

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilors Lavar Click-Bruce, Kateri Walsh and Tim Allen joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and representatives from V1 Vodka and Berkshire Mountain Distillers to announce additional expansion of operations and amenities at MGM Springfield as part of their continued commitment to reopening.

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Out on Bail for Firearms Charges, FIU Detectives Arrest Suspect with Another Gun

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 25, 2023

On Tuesday May 23rd at approximately 10:40 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Sergeants Christopher Hitas and David Robillard seized a loaded firearm and arrested 28-year-old David Beadle inside his home on the 0-100 block of Brandon Avenue.

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Click it or Ticket Campaign Continues Throughout Memorial Day Weekend

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Memorial Day weekend is always one of the busiest on the roadways and the Springfield Police Department wants to remind our drivers and passengers that we will be continuing our Click it or Ticket public safety campaign until the end of May.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hampden County in week ending May 20?

By Springfield City Wire | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hampden County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes Arianna Miranda as Mayoral Intern

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 24, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to welcome Springfield native and resident Arianna Miranda to the office today for the first day of her internship with Mayor Sarno’s office.

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Mayor Sarno Reads Aloud to Pottenger Pre-K Students

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 24, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Principal Sharonda Hector, Pre-K teacher Ms. Tumeka Bates, para-educator Jennifer Keaney, and the students in pre-k class at Mary O. Pottenger elementary school to read a book together.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Hampden County in week ending May 20

By Springfield City Wire | May 23, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Hampden County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mayor Sarno Recognizes Springfield St. Patrick’s Committee and Carpentry Department at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy for Prize-Winning Parade Float

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 23, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with President of the Springfield St. Patrick’s Committee Siobhan Cullen to visit with the carpentry students in Mr. Stevens class at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hampden County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 20

By Springfield City Wire | May 22, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hampden County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Public Partnerships, LLC tapped to review pending ARPA Direct Cash Household Assistance Applications

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 22, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today that Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) of Boston, MA, has been selected by the city to act as the third party to take over reviewing the eligibility and awarding process of pending ARPA Direct Cash Household Assistance applications.

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Mayor Sarno Proud to continue to Support and Donate to Celebrate Kate Foundation

By Springfield City Wire Report | May 22, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Mauke and Sullivan Families and many in the community to proudly support the Celebrate Kate Foundation which honors the memory of Kathryn Mauke, who tragically had her life taken away too soon at the hands of her ex-boyfriend in February 2015.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hampden County in week ending May 20?

By Springfield City Wire | May 21, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Hampden County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.