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Springfield City Wire

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News from 2023

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Mayor Sarno Issues Call to Action with Uptick of Violence - Totally Unacceptable -

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno following up on his public safety announcement last Friday, issues a call to action in advance to convening a meeting with public safety officials and partners this week to discuss measures of a multifaceted approach to address the recent uptick of violence.

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‘Movies in the Park’ Returning this Summer

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announce the return of ‘Movies in the Park,’ the city’s public movie nights being held in Springfield’s parks this summer.

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Mayor Sarno joined with Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association to Commemorate the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day with a special Celebration

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association to commemorate the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day with a special celebration event on Sunday, June 25th.

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Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from City residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners.

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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield Thunderbirds for Numerous Recognitions during AHL’s Team Business Meeting

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates our Springfield Thunderbirds for the numerous recognitions and milestones achieved during the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Team Business Meetings that were held in Tucson, Arizona.

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Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Crowell meet with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Helen Caulton-Harris, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford met with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea and Trustee Terrence King today to continue discussions of promote the tremendous community-driven support of our LGBTQIA+ community, including the Safe Spaces Initiative.

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Home Grown Springfield Offers Summer Meals for Kids

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 25, 2023

Home Grown Springfield will be offering FREE meals to kids and teens ages 18 and under all summer long.

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

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 25, 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 welcomes Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, today at Springfield City Hall.

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Springfield City Wire area weekly mass times

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

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

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Mayor Sarno attends Spirit of Springfield Pubic Safety Meeting and thanks Public Safety Officials in preparation for 4th of July Fireworks

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for their public safety meeting with public safety officials from the region as they discussed preparations for the 4th of July fireworks.

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Mayor Sarno Applauds Governor Healey’s Investment into New Courthouse - Potential North Riverfront Site would address all the Court and Public needs, plus with added Amenities -

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno expressed his thanks and gratitude to Governor Maura Healey today upon the news of the Healey-Driscoll’s Administrations commitment to an initial investment of $106 million to replace the ailing Courthouse at 50 State Street.

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Mayor Sarno and Representative Williams Held Springfield’s Juneteenth Flag Raising and Celebration on Monday

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams joined to co-host a special Juneteenth celebration on Monday afternoon with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall.

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Mayor Sarno attends Open House for BankW Staffing

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended an open house for BankW’s KNF&T Staffing Resources brand, a collaboration of companies committed to providing full-service staffing and recruiting services for employers, located at One Monarch Place in downtown Springfield.

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Tomorrow’s Concert in the Park moved to Carriage House Tent due to Inclement Weather

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Springfield Park’s Department announced today that due to possible inclement weather tomorrow night, the scheduled concert in the park with renowned singer and songwriter Dee Reilly will be moved to the Carriage House Tent.

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Mayor Sarno and Springfield Police Announce 14 Illegal Firearms Seized, More than 1000 Grams of Fentanyl Recovered, Murder Suspect Arrested

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl C. Clapprood, Massachusetts State Police Major Brendan Shugrue, Frank Ott - Chief of Public Safety Operations for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Springfield Police Department Command Staff, Firearms Investigation Unit and C-3 Units on Friday to announce the ongoing results of a multi-agency and multi-faceted operation in the areas of Union, School, High and Temple Streets.

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Student-to-teacher ratio in Hampden County fell in 2021-2022

By Springfield City Wire | Jun 20, 2023

In Hampden County, the ratio of students fell 4.2% during the 2021-2022 cycle, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Springfield Electronics Recycling Event

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Please see the below flyer for an Electronic Collection Program sponsored by Keep Springfield Beautiful.

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Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at 26th Annual Women in Criminal Justice Conference

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined this morning with the Hampden County Sheriff Office, 2023 Honorary Chair of the Women in Criminal Justice Committee Kim Lee, and Jacqueline Moore of the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center who also chairs the Women in Criminal Justice Committee for the 26th Annual Women in Criminal Justice Conference which was held Friday morning at the Springfield Sheraton.

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes Students from UMass and Across the Northeast to UMass Center in Springfield for Conference

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jun 18, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with UMass Amherst Extension Professor Michael Perla Di Pasquale and Landscape Architecture and Planning students today to welcome them to Springfield and discuss planning and architecture in urban centers.