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Springfield Green Efforts Reach National Audience

: Mayor Sarno and the ReStore Welcome Show to Springfield (l to r): Joe Sibilia of Gasoline Alley, Mayor Sarno, Kevin O'Connor of "This Old House," Restore Director John Majercak

May 9, 2008 - The ReStore Home Improvement Center announced today that it has just completed dismantling a 1,900-sq.-ft. home in Weston, Mass., which is part of the project that will be featured this fall on the Emmy-winning PBS television series This Old House. Read More.

Springfield Selects Next Superintendent

: May 6 - Dr. Alan Ingram addresses members of the media following the unanimous vote.

(Springfield, MA) Today Springfield Mayor and School Committee Chair Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Finance Control Board Chairman Chris Gabrieli announced the unanimous selection of Dr. Alan J. Ingram as the new Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools pending contract negotiations in a joint meeting of the Springfield School Committee and Springfield Finance Control Board.

"I am elated that Dr. Ingram will join this community as the fresh, new face of the Springfield School Department and I very much look forward to working with him as we re-build our school system," said Mayor Sarno. Read more

Springfield Businessman Earns National Award

: (left to right) Health New England President and CEO and committee co-chairman Peter Straley, Schwarz, Homeless and Special Needs Deputy Director Geraldine McCafferty, Mayor Sarno.

April 16, 2008 - Members of the business community joined Mayor Domenic J. Sarno for a brief ceremony recognizing the accomplishment of Robert J. Schwarz.

Schwarz, executive vice president of Peter Pan Bus Lines in Springfield, is the 2008 recipient of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Community Champion Award. Co-chairman of the city's committee to end homelessness, Schwarz was presented the prestigious award during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club.

He is the nation’s sole recipient of the prestigious award.

Mayor Sarno's First 100 Days

Today is Mayor Sarno's 100th day as Mayor of Springfield. In observance of this milestone, the mayor's office has released a statement reviewing the Sarno administration's initiaitives to date and priorities for the future. For more coverage, read The Republican story on Masslive.

Inspectional Services Report Released

The Matrix Consulting Group was retained by the Springfield Financial Control Board to conduct an Organizational Review of Inspectional Services. The scope of this study included the Building Department, Health Department, Housing Department and Fire Department. Download the final report or view the PowerPoint presentation.

Springfield Announces Findings for Community Development Block Grant

The City of Springfield, in partnership with the UMass Donahue Institute, has announced the findings of a federally mandated assessment and study establishing priorities for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for economic development in Springfield’s low and moderate income neighborhoods. Download the report here.

Liberty Mutual Bringing 300 Jobs to Springfield

Liberty Mutual Group will open a customer service call center at the Springfield Technical Community College Technology Park, providing up to 300 jobs to area residents. Read the full article at MassLive.com

USAIRWAYS Magazine Profiles Springfield Mass.

Advanced Notice Newsletter

A newsletter of Springfield's progress on the ULI plan.
Click here to view the first issue

People Are Talking - A talk show out of City Hall

People Are Talking is a talk show that highlights the positive transformations and developments taking place in Springfield. The show can be seen daily on Comcast Channel 17 at 8 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.

We want to know your thoughts. Please use the online form to send us your opinions and ideas for the show. People Are Talking invites you to talk back.

Photo Credits above center, Michael Doran; banner: E.M. Foley.

2008 Pool Pass Pre-Registration

Residents who wish to swim at Forest Park pool or any indoor pool sites this summer must pre-register and then obtain a free photo ID from the Parks Dept. Start by filling out the pre-registration form, once for each family member, parent first. Print your form and bring it along to one of the photo ID Card sessions to get your photo ID card quickly. ID cards will be issued starting April 23.

New Online

A Place for Readers - Check out the Library's new blog for the latest on new and upcoming books, author events, book groups and more

Assessors Lookups - New search page for property information including 2008 values

Housing Code Violations - Now searchable by street address, neighborhood, date and/or type of violation

Podcast - Hear what Mayor Sarno has to say in his latest audio chat, or submit a question for the next of his twice-monthly MassLive.com podcasts

News - Press releases from the Mayor's Office and events of note

Property Tax History - Updated with a search-able interface

Trash Fee Update

Pools & Aquatics - Locations, hours and city swimming programs

Search City Ordinances - Keyword searchable database of all ordinances, including the City Charter and Zoning regulations

Project Updates: Latest economic development reports

Building Code Enforcement: Monthly status report

Building Permit Searches: Lookup building, sprinkler, electrical, plumbing, gas, sign and water heater permits issued in the last 60 days

Ahora tenemos el Sitio Web Electoral en Español - Información sobre votación y elecciones.

Page last updated: Friday, May 9, 2008 12:36 pm