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Stop Asian Hate Rally Held in Springfield in Support of Our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with other city and state officials, and representatives and supporters of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community for a Stop Asian Hate Rally on the front steps of City Hall in support and in solidarity…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with City and State Officials for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elias Brookings Apartments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with city and state officials and representatives from Home City Development, Inc. for a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Elias Brookings Apartment at 367 Hancock…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Commissioner Clapprood and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan to announce the continued creative partnership to enhance our public…
Springfield Public Schools Meal Service Good Friday Schedule and Adjustment for Return to School
Good Friday Schedule Changes
Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, will be closed on Friday, April 2nd. To ensure all families have the meals they need for the long weekend, additional meals will…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston Director-General Jonathan C.Y. Sun
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Jonathan C.Y. Sun, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston today. State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. made the introductions to strengthen the bonds and relationships with the…
Mayor Sarno Offers Passover, Easter, and Ramadan Holiday Greetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno offers Passover, Easter, and Ramadan holiday greetings to residents.
Mayor Sarno Meets New Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central & Western Massachusetts Nia Rennix
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with the new Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts Nia Rennix. Mayor Sarno congratulated her on her new position and looks forward to continuing to work and collaborate with the Red Cross…
Mayor Sarno and Representatives from the Greek Cultural Center and St. George Cathedral Celebrate Greek Independence Day Bicentennial
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Father Dionysios Koulianos, Dean of St. George Cathedral, Liza Pappas, and representatives from the Greek Cultural Center and St. George Cathedral today to celebrate Greek Independence Day with a flag raising…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Father Dionysios Koulianos, Dean of St. George Cathedral
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Rev. Father Dionysios Koulianos, Presiding Priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Rev. Fr. Dionysios Koulianos was born and grew up in Katerini, Greece on December 6, 1974, where he received his primary and…
Join Us for the Highland Rail Trail Community Meeting
Please join us for a virtual community meeting to learn more about the Highland Rail Trail Feasibility Study project. The meeting will be held on the Zoom Platform, Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 6:30 pm (see Zoom details below).
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2021 Police Officer Exam
2021 Police Officer Exam Virtual Open House events
Wednesday April 14th at 6pm
Mayor Sarno Joined with Dryden Elementary Students for Crash Course in City Government
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with third-grade students from Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School for a special lesson on City Government. As part of the student’s history and social studies curriculum, they are learning about Massachusetts…
Mayor Sarno Attends Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for M.C.’s Salon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Cher’ie Wilson, owner of the M.C.’s Salon for the grand opening and a ribbon cutting ceremony today at her new salon located in Haymarket Square at 1760 Boston, Rd. in Springfield. Mayor Sarno will presented a…
Eligible Springfield Residents can Contact Springfield City Library and Department of Elder Affairs for Help Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce that the Springfield City Library and the Department of Elder Affairs continue to take action to help eligible Springfield residents, especially…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Hold Vax Force Committee Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris continue to meet with members of the Springfield Vax Force Committee. The Vax Force held a Town Hall virtual meeting on March 16, 2021, and provided credible…
City of Springfield COVID-19 Coronavirus Situational Updates
The City of Springfield is committed to keeping our residents and business community informed about the latest developments on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
City of Springfield to Join ReGreen Springfield for Virtual Roundtable on “Climate Resilience in Springfield”
The City of Springfield will join ReGreen Springfield along with a series of community partners to lead an online community discussion on how Springfield can address global climate change at the neighborhood level. The virtual roundtable is planned…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Affirm Support to our Asian-American and Pacific Islander Community
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues statement to affirm support to our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Mayor Sarno states, “Asian American and Pacific Islanders have been and continue to be a respected and valued part of the fabric of our…
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and Behavioral Health Network (BHN) COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and BHN have partnered to provide vaccination appointments. Those eligible to receive the vaccine can do so at the link below:
Mayor Sarno Meets with New Eco Dev Consultant Marcos Gonzalez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan met with new economic development consultant Marcos Gonzalez. Gonzalez is a Springfield resident and a US Coast Guard Veteran. He is currently a third-year graduate student…