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Early Learning Agencies to Launch New Collaboration to Serve Springfield Families

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SPRINGFIELD — The region’s leading providers of preschool programming came together today to formally launch Foundations for Success Springfield. State and local leaders from Springfield Public Schools, HCS Head Start, the YMCA of Greater Springfield, and Square One gathered on the steps of Springfield City Hall to share news of the collaboration.

“Foundations for Success Springfield represents exactly the kind of coordinated, family-centered approach we need,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “This collaboration is an example of what is possible through the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative, a key piece of Governor Healey’s early education and care agenda. Foundations for Success Springfield will help to align curriculum, improve quality, and create a more coordinated system of childcare for so many Springfield families.”

Foundations For Success Springfield is designed to connect parents, caregivers, and community programs with personalized guidance to ensure every child has the foundation to build a strong, bright future. The initiative will bring together educators, the community, and families to nurture growth, development, and improve the quality of life for children in the Greater Springfield area. It is designed to support families in navigating early childhood systems, including developmental support and educational placement, which is known to be an overwhelming experience for families of young children.

Representatives from the partner agencies were joined by Mass. Undersecretary of the Executive Office of Education Mark Reilly, Mass. Commissioner of Early Education & Care Amy Kershaw, and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno.

“Every child deserves a strong start, and every family deserves to feel supported on that journey. Foundations for Success is that connection,” said Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall. “It reflects a shared belief that we empower children for life when we surround them with care and guidance from the start. I am grateful to our partners, HCS Head Start, the YMCA of Greater Springfield, Square One, and our state and city leaders, for their commitment to Springfield’s children and families.”

For more information on Foundations for Success Springfield, visit www.foundationsspringfield.org.

“Foundations for Success Springfield reflects our collective commitment to helping parents, educators, and providers navigate the early childhood landscape in our community,” said Nicole Blais, CEO of HCS Head Start. “We are honored to be at the table with organizations that share a deep dedication to children’s well-being, strengthening families, and continuously improving the quality and impact of early education.”

Springfield Mayor Issues Personal Health Statement to Residents

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SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 25, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno issued a statement concerning his recent cancer diagnosis.

“I have been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will begin treatment ASAP,” he wrote. “I have the utmost faith in my excellent medical team of primary care: Dr. Francis Murray; Dr. Phil Glynn, director of Medical Oncology at Mercy Medical Center and the Sister Caritas Cancer Center; President of Mercy Medical Center Dr. Robert Roose; and staff — they’ve all been great. I expect to make a full and complete recovery. I will continue to execute my duties as mayor during my recovery. I am particularly thankful that I have a wonderful wife and two amazing daughters by my side as we face this challenge. I ask that you respect my privacy and my family’s with regard to this matter.”

Sarno added in a postscript, “and, of course with the power of prayer and the legendary reputation of ‘the Energizer Bunny’ Sister Mary Caritas, she’ll scare the ‘you know what’ out of this too!”

BusinessTalk with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

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Episode 125: August 15, 2022

George Interviews Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. The two discuss everything from the city’s new parking garage, to COVID-relief efforts, to a number of new developments — in the city’s downtown and its many neighborhoods. It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest  and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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$475 Million Courthouse Plan Proposed

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SPRINGFIELD — Developer Peter A Picknelly, along with Springfield city officials, on Thursday unveiled a proposal to build a new Hampden County courthouse on a 14.5-acre site along the Connecticut River north of the Memorial Bridge. The proposal, which also includes housing and a marina, comes with a pricetag of $475 million.

The plans, unveiled at a press conference, call for a four-story, 210,000-260,000-square-foot courthouse; an 11-story residential apartment building with 120-180 units; and a 50-slip marina on the waterfront and a space for an outdoor restaurant.

The proposal hinges on whether the state decides to replace the troubled Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse on State Street. The state is exploring potential new sites and the cost of building a new courthouse; the existing facility has been plagued by health concerns.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said that if the state decides to build a new courthouse, the proposed riverfront site would be the ideal location.

Sarno, Picknelly, and Tim Sheehan, Springfield’s chief development officer, all said that a development of this size and with its various components could be a catalyst for growth along the river and in the North End of the city, similar to what the Basketball Hall of Fame has done for the area south of the Memorial Bridge.

City of Springfield to Implement Citywide Mask-mandate Policy

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SPRINGFIELD — By order of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Board of Health, the city of Springfield will implement a citywide mask-mandate policy, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, Sept. 13, which will remain in effect until Nov. 1, unless otherwise amended or rescinded.

Mayor Domenic Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack, Mercy Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Roose, and City Council President Marcus Williams on Thursday for a press conference to announce the mask-mandate policy.

The mask mandate is for all public places, including municipal buildings, private businesses, and public gatherings and events to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Before the press conference and prior meetings with Sarno and Caulton-Harris, Keroack and Roose met with members of the business community and the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council to discuss the mandate.

Also, Sarno and Caulton-Harris met with the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey ownership group. Sarno appreciates their cooperation and understanding, and he looks forward to attending the upcoming season opener as a season-ticket holder. “At this time, we are only mandating that people wear a mask or face covering. We are not imposing any capacity limitations,” he noted.

The city of Springfield continues to see a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases, especially in its younger population, and an increase in the Delta variant. For the week of Aug. 29, the city reported 547 cases, with 55%, or 300, of the 547 cases being under age 30.