Pioneer Valley United Way hits fundraising goal, honors volunteers

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... The announcement came at its annual awards banquet honoring volunteers and institutions, including Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his staff for their work on Springfield’s tornado and blizzard recoveries. Dora D. Robinson, the chapter’s president and chief executive of... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Springfield

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state housing secretary to update tornado ...

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Springfield promised $300000 from Massachusetts in additional tornado relief

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...conference at DevelopSpringfield, a non-profit group leading the city’s tornado rebuilding effort. SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murphy has promised $300,000 in additional state funding to help with tornado...... Brookings Elementary School, the South End Community Center and other projects, Murray said. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the funding was just the latest sign of a collaboration between state and city government to r... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Westfield

UMass plans for satellite campus

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...uring a breakfast to welcome incoming UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place on Monday, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno made a direct plea for the new school to be sited in his city. Sarno said attracting the university... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   University of Massachusetts   Jack Wilson

Gaming regulator from Springfield faces questions about neutrality when ...

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...." When asked if Stebbins's appointment to the commission gives the city an advantage for a casino, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the commission's five members will approve the best possible proposal for Western Massachusett... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Michael D. Bissonnette

Massachusetts Gaming Commission advances plan to reduce timetable for casinos

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...nk of to expedite the process without compromising anything material," Crosby said in an interview. Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had said he hoped the commission could reduce the number of years it estimates for casinos to open.... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

Massachusetts Gaming Commission moves to create process for qualifying casino ...

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...t. This might pick up three to six months. This can make a material difference." Critics, including Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, have questioned if the commission is moving fast enough to approve casino resorts, considering the... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Palmer

Springfield School Department anticipates brighter budget forecast with $11 million increase in education funds

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Springfield superintendent vacancy draws 12 applicants so far

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...the number of applicants could increase because candidates often wait until the deadline to apply. Springfield superintendent vacancy draws 12 applicants so far Published: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 10:30 PM ......plicants could increase because candidates often wait until the deadline to apply. Correira, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and three other School Committee members welcomed the 13-member volunteer committee, briefing them ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

MassDevelopment celebrates completion of renovation of former courthouse at 1550 Main St.

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...s are in the building; Marty Jones, MassDevelopment president and CEO; U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield; and Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. SPRINGFIELD – MassDevelopment, a state finance and development agency that owns the former federal courthouse b... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassDevelopment   Baystate Health

PeoplesBank annual giving for 2011 tops $1 million to Western Massachusetts causes

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...tumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print peoples bank sarno bowen Submitted photoSpringfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, left, and Douglas Bowen, president and CEO of PeoplesBank, announce a $40,000 re-greening effort ......of that commitment was spent on re-greening five of the affected communities, including $40,000 for Springfield alone to help it return to its former status of “Tree City USA.” The bank also made substantial con... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

Springfield officials seek developers for buildings, lots on State Street corridor

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State prepared to buy Springfield fire training center for $2 million and convert to regional training use

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...ity for $2 million and convert the site into a regional fire training center. State prepared to buy Springfield fire training center for $2 million and convert to regional training use Published: Monday, March 2......ning for the western counties of the Commonwealth,” said Stephen D. Coan, state fire marshal. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said the negotiated sale of the site is a “good deal” and made sense for the ... (Read Full Article)

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

Springfield: City seeking buyers to redevelop 'significant' State Street properties

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...ble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print Sarno102610.jpg The Republican / File photoSpringfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, seen at a press conference last month, has proposed a $4.3 million in the city's tax levy. SPRINGFIELD – Looking for space to expand your business? Have you always wanted to own real estate in the State......d build upon the many improvements and planned developments along the State Street Corridor," Mayor Domenic ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican

Gala boost Rebuild Springfield in post-tornado efforts

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...-torn South End Community Center to a proposed new site at the Gemini property. Gala boost Rebuild Springfield in post-tornado efforts Published: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 7:57 PM Updated: Saturday, March 1......onal Guard, volunteers, he said. DOMENIC_SARNO.JPG Republican photo by Dave RobackSpringfield mayor Domenic Sarno. “It was an unforgettable day,” Feliciano said. Feliciano knows firsthand about the tornado’s wrath... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   West Springfield

Solutia Inc. donates $30,000 to the Springfield post-tornado revitalization effort

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, joined Sullivan in thanking Solutia for the donation during a press conference conducted at the fe... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

DevelopSpringfield selects Kevin Sweeney as its new interim executive director

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...red release. DevelopSpringfield was formed as a nonprofit in 2008 to pursue development projects in Springfield and to aid private development. DevelopSpringfield selects Kevin Sweeney as its new interim execut... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual   Springfield

Gov. Deval Patrick talks Black History Month at Dunbar Y Family and Community Center

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...ments and not marginalized for what you look like or where you came from." Click to hear an excerpt Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Dunbar Community Center's board chair Victor Woolbridge and YMCA of Greater Springfield president and CEO Kirk Smith were also among those to speak, praising the collaboration of the YMCA... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Governor Deval L. Patrick   MassMutual

Springfield Water and Sewer Commission appoints Katherine Pedersen as new director

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The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has chosen Katherine J. Pedersen, a long-time employee and supervisor, a......The commission appointed Pedersen directly rather than conduct a search or screening process. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno praised the appointment, saying he has worked closely with Pedersen in recent years and “she has de... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Westfield State University   West Springfield

Organizers of Rebuild Springfield say the future is bright for tornado recovery

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...a long way to go.” It has been estimated that a full recovery might take three to five years. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno appointed a private-public partnership involving DevelopSpringfield and the Springfield Redevelopment Authority to oversee the Rebuild Springfield effort. southendphot.JPG The Republican | Dave RobackThe South End Community Center was left in a s... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Westfield State University   Springfield

Springfield Renaissance School students provide guide for energy efficient buildings

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...rk Reddit Share Email Print greenphot.JPG PHoto by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanSpringfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, left, sits with Springfield Renaissance School students during a presentation by the 9th grade class on the "Greenprint 2012" ... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield Renaissance School   Springfield

Smith & Wesson grows in Springfield hiring veterans, Putnam Vocational students

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...early wages of $47,000 per job plus benefits. “These are jobs that allow you to raise your family,” Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said. “The payroll taxes, home sales. All that economic activity brings the money back to the state... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Smith & Wesson Corp.   Springfield

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

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...ball. “This is Division 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... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   MassMutual Center   Springfield

Springfield officials to release post-tornado master plan for rebuilding city

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... provides a framework for the city’s future ,” said Nicholas A. Fyntrilakis, co-chairman of Rebuild Springfield. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced the Rebuild Springfield effort after tornadoes struck the region on June 1, including a tornado that caused serious damage... (Read Full Article)

Comment Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   The Republican