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  1. Articles mentioning both Basketball Hall of Fame and Domenic J. Sarno

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    1. The countdown is on for The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 1 2012) Tourism

      The countdown is on for The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Basketball Championships ...ion I basketball . . . we’re talking about March Madness right here in downtown Springfield,” Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said. The MAAC held a press conference Wednesday, at its host site MassMutual Center, to kick-off...... a lot of synergy between basketball and the city of Springfield,” Sarno said. “And from the Hall of Fame, to the MassMutual Center to the hotels and restaurants . . . there is going to be a lot of ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    2. LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building

      Explore masslive.com (Dec 6 2011)

      LUXE Burger Bar named preferred developer for former Springfield Visitor Information Center building ...0 full-time jobs, 47 part-time jobs, and $96,250 in annual tax revenue for the city. The site is on Hall of Fame Avenue, also known as West Columbus Avenue, off Interstate 91 and abutting the Connecticut River. T...... taxes. The William C. Sullivan Tourist Information Center relocated in November 2009 to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, leaving the city-owned property vacant. The city transferred the site ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    3. Officials cut ribbon on $500,000 renovation of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 12 2011) Health Care

      Officials cut ribbon on $500,000 renovation of Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center ...viously used for office space. baystate2.jpg Republican staff photo by Don TreegerSpringfield Mayor Domenic Sarno talks with Sr. Elizabeth Boyle, Medical Director at the Center. “The priority was for patient acces...... come here and enjoy their surroundings.” Local officials attending the celebration included: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno; state Rep. Benjamin Swan, D-Springfield; City Councilor Melvin A. Edwards; and Health and Human Se... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Baystate Health   Springfield

    4. Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans for rebuilding Western Massachusetts communities

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 21 2011)

      Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans for rebuilding Western Massachusetts communities Before a crowd of more than 250 people at Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a series of speakers, including Gov. Deval L. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, and Springfield Ma......series of speakers, including Gov. Deval L. Patrick, Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, emphasized a need to look to long-term goals while dealing with the immediate problem of cleanup f... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield

    5. Western Massachusetts real-estate developers think demand for properties is about to rebound

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 27 2010)

      Western Massachusetts real-estate developers think demand for properties is about to rebound ...stover Develoment Corp., addresses a Developers Conference hosted by the city of Springfield at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Wednesday. Share Tweet 0 Comments SPRINGFIELD – Real-estate developers looking for opportunitie......ng at 59 Howard St. and the former Department Headquarters at 195 State Street. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno talked about the past innovations extolled in the Museum of Springfield History. “You can join them... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Colvest Group   Berkshire Bank

    6. Springfield Developers Conference set for Wednesday

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 23 2010) Education , Information Technology

      ...annual Springfield Developers Conference is scheduled Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and for the first time will include educational panels on a variety of topics. “We are thrilled to......unity to the conference and visitors to our city to see why this is a great place to invest,” Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said. The program will ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Massachusetts Office of Business Development   Springfield

    7. Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 23 2010) Tourism

      Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament ...of this event, an unprecedented convergence of different men's basketball levels in the modern era. Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament Published: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:50 AM Updated......Mass men's basketball season ticket packages for the upcoming season. 0 0 Share SPRINGFIELD - The Hall of Fame Tip-Off is back, and everyone is invited. There are big universities and small colleges, local team... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield College

    8. Mason Square monument honors first basketball game

      Explore masslive.com (Aug 8 2010) Tourism

      Mason Square monument honors first basketball game ...azing week and we hope residents will take advantage of as many activities as possible,” said Mayor Domenic J. Sarno referring to the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week activities which kicked off Sunday and will culminate on Aug. 14 with the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Mason Square Enshrinement Basketball Festival attracted many residents who ......all of the positive things we have to offer,” Tosado said. John ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    9. Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation calls for community-wide effort to help boost reading among Springfield children

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 15 2010)

      Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation calls for community-wide effort to help boost reading among Springfield children ...epublicanNonie Lesaux, a national expert on literacy, gives her presentation Tuesday morning at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. 0 0 Share SPRINGFIELD – A local foundation, in calling for a community-wide effor......id the program take money, effort and “rapid attention and advocacy.” Other speakers included Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, who urged all segments of the community to participate. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    10. Doing Business in: Springfield

      Explore BusinessWest (May 13 2010) Education

      ...e city’s red ledgers back on track, and in the recently-released budget for fiscal year 2011, Mayor Domenic Sarno unveiled plans for increased hiring in the public-safety departments and a priority for “strong and......g what is rapidly becoming a true destination, featuring several popular restaurants bracketing the Basketball Hall of Fame. He shifted his focus to the central business district, the area loosely defined by State Street an... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   MassMutual Center

    11. Editorial: Springfield College honors spirit of James Naismith

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 15 2010) Education

      Editorial: Springfield College honors spirit of James Naismith ...y with the attendant hoopla befitting the man who gave America one of its most popular games. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield College President Richard B. Flynn, and representatives of the Basketball Hall of Fame were on hand to celebrate the moment. So were several members of the Naismith family including a gr... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield College   Springfield

    12. Family members attend dedication of statue honoring basketball inventor James Naismith

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 13 2010) Education , Tourism

      Family members attend dedication of statue honoring basketball inventor James Naismith ...ional YMCA Training School in Naismith’s Day, has always maintained a Naismith influence. The first Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in 1968 on the college campus. More recently, however, a renaissance of Naismith interest ha......ay’s unveiling included brief speeches by college president Richard B. Flynn and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and the introduction of representatives from the hall of fame, other dignitaries and living ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield College   Springfield

    13. Springfield mayor supports Elite Eight as positive event for downtown

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 27 2010) Tourism

      Springfield mayor supports Elite Eight as positive event for downtown Sarno said the city along with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the MassMutual Center have been working to bring events like the Elite Eight and the Springfiel......I men's basketball championhip Saturday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno watched Saturday’s NCAA Division II Elite Eight championship game between Cal Poly Pomona and India... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    14. Springfield tries to promote river

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2010) Tourism

      "The riverfront is one of the keys to move this city forward," John Judge said. And Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the city is looking to have any development "enhance the National Basketball Hall of Fame" on the banks of the Connecticut River. Springfield tries to promote river Sunday, March 07, 2010 ......itute Boston. "The riverfront is one of the keys to move this city forward," Judge said. And Mayor ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

    15. Regional forum targets riverfront - MassLive.com

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 24 2010) Education

      Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the event "will highlight best practices in riverfront development that will be useful both he...... sharing their experiences on riverfront revitalization. The program, which begins at 4 p.m. at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on West Columbus Avenue, is entitled: "ULI Boston - The River Runs Through It, Lessons Learned from... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

    16. Domenic Sarno's Vision

      Explore BusinessWest (Jan 25 2010)

      Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno admits that it’s tough for a city to mount a major comeback effort in the middle of a recession. Bu......other half-billion in investments over the next two years,” Sarno said. Aggressive marketing of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the city’s colleges, and the riverfront are critical to preparing the city to exploit the return t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   University of Massachusetts

    17. Springfield visitors' center reopens at new home in Basketball Hall of Fame building

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2009) Education , Tourism

      Springfield visitors' center reopens at new home in Basketball Hall of Fame building ...ation Center drew 65,707 people in fiscal 2009. Springfield visitors' center reopens at new home in Basketball Hall of Fame building By Jim Kinney November 16, 2009, 4:00PM 1InfoCenter1116.jpg Photos by Mark M. Murray / The......d E. Neal, left, jokes with former Springfield Mayor William C. Sullivan, center, and current Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, at a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the new visitors' information center in ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    18. (“MOITI”) hosted 40 Consuls General, Trade Attaches and Trade and Investment executives from 19 countries on a three-day tour of Massachusetts

      Explore From the EDC (Oct 13 2009)

      ...Lines provided the Motor Coach for the tour and sponsored the western Mass stop, a reception at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The EDC has working relationships with many of the international representatives and hosted the ev......ny of the international representatives and hosted the event along with MOITI and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. Mayor Sarno, EDC President Allan Blair , Liberty Mutual Regional Manager Susan Renee Johnson and P... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    19. Springfield soars at Hall of Fame gala

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 13 2009) Tourism

      ...ing on air over the weekend as the city rolled out the red carpet to induct five new members to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Leading the team was... Springfield soars at Hall of Fame gala by The Republican Sunday September 13, 2009, 5:56 AM It was if the city of Springfield was wal......f Springfield - and its historic Symphony Hall - is the center of sports media ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

    20. Michael Jordan's induction into Basketball Hall of Fame expected to give big boost to Western Mass.

      Explore masslive.com (Sep 9 2009) Tourism

      Michael Jordan's induction into Basketball Hall of Fame expected to give big boost to Western Mass. ...y JEFF THOMAS jthomas@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Michael Jordan is good for Western Massachusetts. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction of the Class of 2009 is expected to be a multimillion-dollar boon for the greater Springf......the (Larry) Bird enshrinement and the Magic Johnson enshrinement that were in two different years," Hall of Fame president and chief executive officer John L. Doleva said. "In our community we should ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    21. Springfield ready to return to self-governance, Mayor Domenic ... - The Republican

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 23 2009)

      ...te-appointed Finance Control Board, is fiscally sound and ready to return to self-governance, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said Monday. Sarno spoke of the city's readiness during a speech at City Hall, attended by official......n Massachusetts with great attractions ranging from its museums and the Springfield Symphony to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. During the course of his speech, Sarno thanked the control board, control board administrators ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    22. Organizations to offer enticement to encourage people to buy homes in Springfield

      Explore masslive.com (May 19 2009) Education

      ...ents, lenders, major employers and retailers, nonprofit agencies and city officials gathered at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday to announce the "Buy Springfield Now" program, geared to help to preserve and promote ho......e "Buy Worcester Now" program, similarly aimed at stimulating the buyer's market. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was among officials saying that conditions now - including lower home prices and lower interest rat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Baystate Health

    23. Proposals eyed for Springfield's York Street jail site

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 4 2009)

      ...et Jail property and the nearby Visitors Information Center building on West Columbus Avenue. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and ... By PETER GOONAN pgoonan@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Despite the recession, the city is preparin......ted to be advertised on April 21. The city will be looking for uses that complement and enhance the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, also located on West Columbus Avenue, Sarno said. The development area abuts ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   Brian M. Connors

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