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Mayor Sarno Announces IBPO Local 364 Votes to Ratify New Contract
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 has voted to ratify a new labor contract.
The IBPO Local 364…
COVID-19 Treatment and Telehealth Services
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has partnered to provide easy, free care for COVID-19.
Request a virtual visit with a clinician to see if Paxlovid or Molnupiravir is right for you. Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are pills that can help treat COVID-19.…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood, Sheriff Cocchi and Ret. Colonel Gilpin Joined with Big Y and Greater Springfield Credit Union for Special Holiday Meal & Toy Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined today with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin as well as Big Y President Charlie D’Amour and the Greater Springfield Credit Union…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Christina Rooney Kelly a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe stopped by the Human Resources department to thank Christina Rooney Kelly for her service and wish her a happy retirement. Mrs. Kelly has served in the Personnel Department for twenty years.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Attends AMR’s 9th Earn While You Learn Academy Graduation and Facility Renovation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Deputy Police Chief Rupert Daniels joined today with AMR Regional Director Patrick Leonardo and AMR Program Director Emily Chandler for the American Medical Response (AMR) 9th Earn While You…
Mayor Sarno Announces Appointment of Stephen Lonergan as Treasurer/Collector
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante announced today the appointment of Stephen Lonergan as Treasure/Collector following the resignation of Christopher Caputo who has taken the Treasurer/Collector…
Celebrating the Birth of Basketball
On this day, December 21, 1891, 131 years ago, Dr. James Naismith introduced to Springfield and the world, the game of Basketball. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was a 31-year-old physical education teacher at Springfield College (then known as…
Mayor Sarno and City Department Heads Join Elder Affairs and Springfield Seniors for Special Holiday Luncheon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and a number of city department heads joined today with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico, and Senior Outreach Liaison Eliana Gutierrez for a special Holiday…
Mayor Sarno joined with Eversource for Special Holiday Donation to MLK Family Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Patricia Bernard, VP of Finance and Operations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services for a special holiday donation to the community center from Eversource. Joe Mitchell, Community Relations and Economic…
Mayor Sarno Speaks with Students at Duggan Academy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with Seniors at Duggan Academy on Monday, December 19th to discuss and take questions on the importance of education and the career opportunities that become available. Mayor Sarno shared his own personal experience…
Springfield Celebrates Hanukkah with Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Court Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman and Councilors Justin Hurst and Victor Davila joined with State Senator Eric Lesser, Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky, Rabbi Noach Kosofsky and the students from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in…
364 Gives Donates $20,000 to Three Charitable Organizations
On Friday December 16th, 364 Gives, the charitable foundation of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 Springfield Patrolman’s Union, announced the recipients of their 2022 donations.
364 Gives is donating $7500 to the…
City Hall Gets in the Holiday Spirit with Ugly Sweater Contest
The City of Springfield’s Human Resources Department held the city’s first Ugly Holiday Sweater contest for city employees today. Many employees enthusiastically participated to win the coveted title of “Ugliest Sweater.”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno…
Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities in Springfield
Did you know, the American Red Cross has a workforce made up of over 90% volunteers?
Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to home fires and other local emergencies to provide the affected families with immediate necessities such as food,…
Planet Earth: You Are Here @ the Springfield Museums
Celebrate the place we all call home with a variety of hands-on art and science activities. Free with museum admission!
Planet Earth: You Are Here | Springfield Museums
Create a Compass, 11 am-3 pm
Learn the science of compasses and make a…
Springfield Auto and Truck Equipment Celebrates 30 Years in Business with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Representatives Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Orlando Ramos, and Yolanda Cancel from the Indian Orchard Citizens Council joined with Michael…
Mayor Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center for Special ‘Gift of Light’ Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno join with Mercy Medical Center for their annual ‘Gift of Light’ holiday tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 12th to support the Sister Caritas Cancer Center. This year, Wicked in Pink Motorcycle Run, founded by Bob…
Springfield Museums Hold Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson for the Springfield Museums Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 25th.
Mayor Sarno Joined with Riverview Tenant Council for Special Christmas Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Genesis Velez-Roque and Administrative Assistant Mini Marrero joined with the residents of the Riverview Tenant Council for their annual Christmas event on Monday, December 12th.