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Mayor Sarno Attends Ceremony to Celebrate Attendance Matters Results
Building on the momentum sparked several weeks ago with the launch of a districtwide Attendance Matters initiative, city and school officials proclaimed January 10th as Attendance Matters Day in the City of Springfield during a ceremony taking place…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Clemson’s Christian Wilkins on Second National College Football Championship Victory
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued today a congratulatory message to Christian Wilkins of the Clemson University Tigers football team. On Monday, Wilkins, a Springfield native, helped steer Clemson to a win over the University of Alabama in the 2019…
2019 Springfield Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Kerri Sullivan, President of the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee announce that there is still time to purchase tickets to the 2019 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball. The ball will be held on…
Mayor Sarno and City Council Reach Agreement on Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of the Springfield City Council announce that a rate of 33% has been established for the Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund. Through this order, 33% of funds received through the retail sales tax of 3% imposed…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Calvi Welcome New Class of Springfield Firefighters
On Friday, January 4th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi welcomed Springfield’s newest class of firefighters during a ceremony at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex.
The new firefighters recently graduated from the…
Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: January 11
There is still time to sign up for Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Dlood Drive! This drive is open to the public. Please contact Caitlyn Julius to set an appointment.
When: Friday, January 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: MGM…
Police Officer Exam Open House
Those interested in becoming a Springfield Police Officer should plan to attend the Police Officer Exam .
When: Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 6;00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Annex, 50 East Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Mayor Sarno Appoints Attorney Talia Gee as New Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today the appointment of Attorney Talia Gee as the City of Springfield’s new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
Mayor Sarno stated, “As I said this past year and with the upcoming retirement of Equal Opportunity…
Springfield’s Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have Christmas trees for disposal to place them on the curb on their normal recycling day.
The Solid Waste Division will collect them starting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 and ending…
City of Springfield Solid Waste Collection Schedule for New Year’s Day Holiday
There will be no collection of trash, recycling or bulk item materials on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year’s Holiday.
Residents normally scheduled for trash, recycling and bulk item materials on Tuesday, January 1st will be picked up on…
City of Springfield Files Opioid Lawsuit
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, board members, and executives who caused the nation’s devastating opioid epidemic.
The civil complaint was filed…
City Hall Holiday Hours
Please be advised that Springfield City Hall will close early on Monday, December 24th and Monday, December 31st at 2:00 p.m. The City Clerk’s Office and Collector’s Office will also close at 2:00 p.m. on the aforementioned dates.
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Audrey Geisel’s Passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to her daughters Leagrey and Lark, family and friends of Mrs. Audrey Geisel. Even though she was always so gracious and kind to our Springfield about…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Audrey Geisel’s Passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states first of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to her daughters Leagrey and Lark, family and friends of Mrs. Audrey Geisel. Even though she was always so gracious and kind to our Springfield about…
Mayor Sarno Issues Birthday Wishes to the Game of Basketball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “'Still scoring big after all these years!' Happy 127th Birthday to the Game of Basketball invented right here in Springfield by Dr. James Naismith. Please take the time to visit the one and only Naismith Memorial…
Mayor Sarno Vetoes City Council Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund
MAYOR SARNO'S VETO MESSAGE
First Pair of MBTA Orange Line Cars Complete
Next-generation rail cars to be delivered to the MBTA
Citing a Drain to our Taxpayers – Mayor Sarno Vetoes City Council Sanctuary City Ordinance
MAYOR SARNO'S VETO MESSAGE
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In discussions with my cabinet heads if the City Council passes its sanctuary city ordinance, it will create unanticipated and unbudgeted financial and legal challenges to our schools,…
City Council to Vote to Give our Taxpayers a “Triple Whammy!”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Our City Council will vote tonight to create a ‘sanctuary city,’ vote themselves a 51% pay raise, and go back to an antiquated police commission. This is what you call a ‘triple whammy!’ to our taxpayers - Merry…