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Mayor Sarno Requests Massachusetts National Guard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today, out of an abundance of caution and to continue to be proactive in addressing any potential needs that might arise due to the public health emergency situation of COVID-19, that he has contacted the Office of…
Mayor Sarno Announces City's Contingency Plan for Homeless Population
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and key members of his administration today announced the city’s contingency plan in cooperation with local stakeholders to address the city’s homeless populations need during this public health emergency.
Springfield City Library Services Offered While Closed to the Public
The Springfield City Library has prepared a list of services they are offering to patrons while library buildings are closed to the public. Visit the Springfield City Library website for more information: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/.
Mayor Sarno to Continue to Hold Series of COVID-19 Situational Update Meetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will continue to hold his COVID-19 Situational Update meetings every Monday morning until further notice.
Mayor Sarno stated, “Out of an abundance of caution due to the current public health emergency and the evolving concerns…
City of Springfield DPW Cancels April 4th Hazardous Waste Collection
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works has announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, which was schedule for Saturday, April 4, 2020, has been canceled due to the ongoing concerns from the COVID-19 / coronavirus…
Springfield City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public until May 4, 2020
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that out of an abundance of caution due to the current public health emergency and the evolving concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of Springfield will extend the period in which…
Mayor Sarno Holds Daily Cabinet Meetings to Provide COVID-19 Situational Updates
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno's meets every morning with his Cabinet Heads to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation.
City of Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 7th
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as your recycling is collected.
Please be aware that paper yard waste bags…
Mayor Sarno Announced the Release of the ‘Prime the Pump’ Grant to Assist Our Restaurants
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan today announced the release of the “Prime the Pump” grant application, aimed at providing immediate financial relief for restaurants in Springfield that have transitioned to take out…
Governor Baker Issues New Order on COVID-19 Essential Services
Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March…
City of Springfield Issues New Public Health Emergency Recommendations
Following up on Governor Baker’s order to close all daycares and childcare centers across the Commonwealth, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, upon the recommendation of Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, is strongly encouraging other venues to…
Mayor Sarno Holds Cabinet Level Meetings for Situational Updates on COVID-19
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues his early morning meetings with his cabinet heads during the COVID-19 – Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. Those in attendance include: Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, CAFO TJ Plante, Superintendent of…
Mayor Sarno Receives Sanitation Demonstration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, and members of the Facilities Division Al Rodriguez and Joe Dougherty today for a demonstration of the deep cleaning and…
Mayor Sarno Announces Grant Program to Assist Local Restaurants
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has directed Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan to launch an initial ‘Prime the Pump’ grant program to help our local restaurants that are struggling during these challenging times.
City of Springfield to Adjust Collection Dates for Certain Fees
Due to the state of emergency that has been declared by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that the City of Springfield will delay the due dates for the collection of certain fees.
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, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, and Assistant Director PBRM Pete Krupczak to announce the continued creative partnership to enhance our public…
Mayor Sarno Joined for the Raising of the Irish Flag in Honor of Saint Patrick's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with a small group today on the steps of City Hall, to raise the Irish flag, celebrating our Irish community here in Springfield. Mayor Sarno stated, “It is important that we mark and respect all that the Irish-American…
City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Close to Public
Due to the evolving concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 – Coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Springfield has announced that it will be closing City Hall and all other municipal buildings to the public beginning…