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News from 2023

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Mayor Sarno and CDO Tim Sheehan Joined the D’Amour Family for Special Grand Opening Celebration at the new Big Y in Tower Square

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 17, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan joined with the D'Amour family for a special grand opening and “sandwich cutting” celebration at their newest Big Y Express location which is now open in Springfield’s downtown inside Tower Square.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

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

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Mayor Sarno joins with Spirit of Springfield for Star Spangled Springfield Announcement

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood, and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Kathy Tobin and the Spirit of Springfield Board members, sponsors and supporters for a special Star Spangled Springfield announcement on today at Riverfront Park.

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Announce Mural Project to Honor Springfield’s Own and Two-Time Oscar Award Winner Ruth Carter

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Rebecca Johnson School Principal Chris Sutton, and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined with CommonWealth Murals Director Britt Ruhe, Springfield Cultural Council President Andrew Cade and Trust Transfer Project faculty member Vanessa Ford, along with special guest Ruth Carter who joined virtually, for an announcement to honor Springfield’s own and two-time Oscar award winner Ruth Carter with a mural dedicated at our Rebecca Johnson School.

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Hampden County enrolls mainly Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 16, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.8% of the 67,818 students enrolled in Hampden County were considered Hispanic, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us.

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Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Superintendent Warwick held Special Tree Planting and Plaque Dedication Ceremony in Memory of the Late John H. Murphy

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Forester Alex Sherman on behalf of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan and Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Springfield Public Schools Chief Communications Officer Azell Murphy-Cavaan and the Murphy Family to honor the memory and legacy of the late John H. Murphy with a special tree planting and plaque dedication ceremony.

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Mayor Sarno Congratulates South End Middle School 8th Graders at High School Step Up Ceremony

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined and spoke at the 8th Grade Step Up Graduation Ceremony for South End Middle School (SEMS) held at the Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday.

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the passing of Park Commission Chairwoman Terry Rodriguez

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “My wife Carla and I are very sorry to hear about Park Commission Chairwoman and New North Citizens Council stalworth Terry Rodriguez’s passing.

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Mayor Sarno Cheers on Ironman Athlete’s at Finish Line

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to cheer on the Ironman athletes as they complete their triathlon event and cross the finish line on Court Street this morning.

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Passing of Dora Robinson

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues a statement on the passing of Dora Robinson.

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Warwick Recognized for Leadership and Results

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S) has awarded Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick the 2023 President’s Award, citing the district’s vast improvements in graduation and dropout rates, among other achievements.

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Mayor Sarno stopped by Big Y Express in Downtown Springfield

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 11, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the new Big Y Express in downtown Springfield to check out the new grocery store for our downtown neighborhood.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 10, 2023

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

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Springfield Public Schools holding Family Education Expo

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

The Springfield Public Schools will be holding a family education expo at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

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SPD FIU Detectives Arrest Suspect for Third Time with an Illegal Firearm; a Large-Capacity Ghost Machine Gun

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 10, 2023

On Wednesday June 7th at approximately 6:10 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan seized a fully-automatic high-capacity Ghost Gun and arrested 19-year-old Jahiem Sutherland on the 900 block of Worthington Street.

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Mayor Sarno Announces $7 Million for Continued Tax Relief Initiatives for Springfield Residents and over $5.5 Million Invested into Neighborhoods

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 9, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and City Councilor Tim Allen, Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, announced today a total of over $13.5 million that is to be invested to continue to provide much-needed tax relief for Springfield residents and enhancing our neighborhoods and infrastructure.

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70.3 Ironman Western Massachusetts Road Closures

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 9, 2023

The Springfield Police Department would like to inform our residents and visitors of some road closures this upcoming weekend to ensure the safety of athletes participating in Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts.

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Mayor Sarno, Councilor Govan and Officials Highlight over $500,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Projects in Indian Orchard and South End Neighborhoods

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 9, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, joined with local residents and businesses and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to highlight over $500,000 in neighborhood improvement projects in the Indian Orchard and South End on the corner of Main Street and Oak Street in Indian Orchard.

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Springfield-based Eversource Energy earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 8, 2023

Eversource Energy, which is based in Springfield, earned a score of 90 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”