City News
Graduation and Dropout Rates Continue Trend in Right Direction
The overwhelming majority of SPS comprehensive high schools achieved a 2021 four-year graduation rate above 90 percent, and all reached a rate of at least of 86 percent, according to information released today by the Massachusetts Department of…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with members from Neighborhood Councils in Announcing New ARPA Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Disaster Recovery and Compliance Director Tina Quagliato-Sullivan joined with members of the city’s neighborhood councils to announce the City of Springfield’s new American…
District Moves to Expedite Negotiations with Paraprofessionals Union
Springfield Public Schools will seek a neutral third party to serve as mediator of collective bargaining negotiations between the district and the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals in hopes of soon reaching a fair and responsible contract…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Joined with United Way of Pioneer Valley in Declaring 211 Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Maria Perez, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and SPD Deputy Chief Steve Kent and members of the Springfield Police Department joined with United Way of Pioneer Valley President and CEO Paul Mina and…
Mayor Sarno Approves Non-exclusive Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal – Negotiating New Benefits Over 10-Year Term
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as statutory issuing authority for the City of Springfield, has agreed to terms with Comcast Cable Communications (Comcast) for the non-exclusive renewal of their Cable Television Franchise License. The renewal is for a ten…