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Life and Legacy of President John F. Kennedy Remembered Today
The Springfield Board of Park Commissioners and the JFK Remembrance Committee hosted the 54th Annual Remembrance of President John F. Kennedy this afternoon at the Eternal Flame in Forest Park. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The Springfield Department of Public Works reminds residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Reside…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Announce Peter Pan’s Relocation to Union Station
Monday, November 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal , Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, and Armando Feliciano, Chairman of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, were at Union Station this morning with Peter…
Mayor Sarno and Office of Consumer Information Warns Residents of Bogus Check Scam
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Milagros S. Johnson, Director of the Office of Consumer Information, are warning business owners and consumers of a bogus check scam circulating in the area.
This week Mayor…
Mayor Announces Change in CPHB Chair, Issuance of 2016 CPHB Report and Plan to Amend CPHB Executive Order
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that Attorney Ernesto Castillo will be taking over as Chair of the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB). Castillo replaces Attorney Hector Zavala who is leaving as a…
2017 Veteran of the Year and Veterans' Day Parade Marshal Named
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
On Thursday, the Springfield Department of Veterans’ Services held their annual ceremony naming the 2017 Parade Marshal and Veteran of the Year. Dr. Mark Mullan, MD was awarded Parade Marshal, and Paul Siefert, an…
Hampden County Hall of Justice Renamed for Judge Roderick L. Ireland
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
This past Friday, the Hampden County Hall of Justice was dedicated in the name of the Honorable Roderick L. Ireland, a Springfield native who served as the first African-American Chief Justice on the Massachusetts…
Governor Baker Presents American Flag to the Family of Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Governor Charlie Baker was in Springfield on Friday to meet with the family of Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Sullivan along with Mayor Sarno and Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management Patrick Sullivan. Governor…
Local Law Enforcement Announces Multi-Agency Partnership to Combat Human Trafficking
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and Deputy Police Chief William Cochrane announced today a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Education…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground for Alain Beauregard and Michael Schiavina Memorial Park
Monday, November 14, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Sergeant John Delaney and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the new Alain…
Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash Announces $3.5 Million for Redevelopment of Pynchon Park
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Mayor Sarno participated in an exciting announcement about the funding for the reinvention of Pynchon Park. The announcement took place in the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History on Monday, November 13 at…
Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Park Dedicated
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan’s family, the Springfield Park Commission, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, held a dedication ceremony…
Forest Park Tennis Courts Dedicated in Honor of Jerry Radding
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, and the Springfield Parks Commission held a ceremony this morning to dedicate the tennis courts in Forest…
City Hall Closed Friday, November 10th for Veterans' Day
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017 in observance of Veterans’ Day. Emergency personnel and services will remain intact.
The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents that there will be…
Public Meeting Notice: Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Board of Directors meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at John J. Duggan Academy located at 1015 Wilbraham Road.
Springfield Recognizes Puerto Rican Heritage
Monday, November 6, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Bilingual Veterans’ Outreach Center held this years’ Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony on the City Hall steps this morning. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring the month of November…
Former Springfield Indians & Boston Bruins Player Willie O’Ree, the AHL & NHL’s First Black Player, Returns to Springfield
Friday, November 3, 2017
Today Willie O’Ree made his return to the City of Springfield, where his 21-year career in professional hockey began. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds President Nate Costa were excited to host Mr. O’Ree…