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Mayor Sarno and Springfield Police Department to Join with Springfield Together and Strong Young Minds for 3rd Annual Stuff a Cruiser Event at Walmart
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Police Department are proud to partner with Springfield Together Inc., and Strong Young Minds for the 3rd Annual Stuff a Cruiser event at Walmart on Boston Road to help share the joy of the holidays with…
Mayor Sarno Delighted to See Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees at MassMutual Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was delighted to see the Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees displayed at the MassMutual Center this past Sunday. The Mayor also enjoyed seeing the pride and joy of those in attendance as the trees were being set…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Attend Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Director Amanda Pham, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and SRA Board Members Armando Feliciano (Chair) and Dot Lortie for a special tree…
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Plante and CDO Sheehan Announce Building Back Springfield Program
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. In advancing those…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined with City Officials for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Walsh Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick J. Sullivan, City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Kateri Walsh, Director of Capital Asset…
City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 25, 2021 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Residents…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined with the JFK Remembrance Committee for 58th Annual Remembrance Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, James E. Sullivan, Bishop James Gill, Vanessa…
MassDOT to Partial Close Bridge Over I-291
MassDOT has informed the City of Springfield of a partial Bridge Closure of Bridge S-24-071, which carries St James Ave. over I-291, on Monday night, November 22, 2021, between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
Mayor Sarno Stands By and Supports Vietnam Veteran Eugene Brice After Recent Racial and Disability Encounter in East Longmeadow
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno fully supports and stands by Springfield’s own Vietnam Veteran and former Springfield Veteran of the Year Eugene Brice after a recent and disgusting racial and anti-disability encounter in the Big Y parking lot in East…
Mayor Sarno Proud of School Committee Unanimous Vote to Rename Homer Street School after Retired State Representative and Civil Rights Icon Ben Swan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states he is proud and elated of the School Committee’s unanimous vote to rename the Homer Street School after retired State Representative and Civil Rights icon Ben Swan.
Garden of Remembrance Committee’s Annual ‘An Irish Country Christmas’ Concert Returns This Holiday Season
The 1916 Garden of Remembrance Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting the fourth annual An Irish Country Christmas concert on Sunday December 12th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pope Francis Preparatory School Theater. The show, starring Dee…
Mayor Sarno Announces Continued Relief for City Taxpayers - Will Recommend to City Council Decrease in Tax Rate -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in an effort to continue to provide as much relief possible for City residents and businesses, announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) property tax rates. The recommended rates for FY22 are…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Eastern States Exposition for Premium Beef Donation to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO Eugene Cassidy at Open Pantry in Springfield today, as the ESE donated over 400 lbs. of premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends…
Springfield Police Department Holds Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony
The Springfield Police Department held their Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony on Thursday November 18th at the Springfield Police Department Headquarters to remember and honor our brave and dedicated fallen officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.…
Mayor Sarno Announces Three More Categories of ARPA RFP’s Now Available
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be offering three more additional categories of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding opportunities under the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). …
Springfield Police Announce Enhanced Traffic Enforcement Initiative
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday in response to the recent motor vehicle fatalities and the upcoming holiday season.
IAFF Local 648 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the IAFF Local 648 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The IAFF Local 648 represents the Firefighters…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Springfield Museums, Springfield Cultural Partnership and BID for a Special Meet & Greet with the SPark! Artists at Pynchon Plaza
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with President and CEO of the Springfield Museums Kay Simpson, Executive Director of the Springfield Cultural Partnership Karen Finn, and Executive Director for the Springfield Businesses Improvement District Chris…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Fr. Anthony Corigliano and SSJ Mary Quinn
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to the families, friends and colleagues of Fr. Anthony Corigliano, longtime priest at my home Parrish of the Lady of Mount Carmel and SSJ Mary Quinn,…