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Olga Gavrilov, Springfield resident and independent artist, was captivated by the wonderful holiday lighting display throughout the city and decided to highlight and showcase the festive spirit of the new year through her music talents by filming a…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today the City has released the results of a feasibility study intended to analyze the possibility of developing a Food Hall/Public Market venue in Springfield.

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shares the new School Committee Group photo, which was taken at the Organizational Meeting, held on Monday, January 9, 2026, by photographer Ed Cohen.

From Left to Right, Executive Assistant to the School Committee Triny…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with owners, Bryan Borges-Vega and Eddie Ortiz and their beautiful family and friends, for the Grand Opening of Paddy’s Pizza located next to Paddy’s Pub, at 1060 Wilbraham Rd. Paddy’s Pizza will serve a variety of pizza…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Health & Racial Equity Coordinator Shenell Ford to bring greetings at the Birth Justice Community Forum was hosted by the Springfield Department of…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I want to say thank you to Shroyria ‘Shay’ Kraus for her artistic creativity, and welcoming people to the office with this beautiful artwork that says ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ in many different languages that our spoken…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to be with my friend Ms. Francena Brown, founder of Families Against Violence and Ms. Wanda Guyton-Winspeare. Francena has been a key partner to me and the City when a tragedy strikes and a love one…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 648 has voted to ratify their new labor contract with the city.

The IAFF…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear about former School Superintendent Dr. Peter Negroni’s passing.  My sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to his family, friends and colleagues.  I first met Dr. Negroni when I…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Sullivan family, and State Representative Angelo Puppolo for a ceremonial check presentation at Nathan Bill’s as the stewards of the GySgt. Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Fund formally present charitable donations to…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaimed Monday, December 29th, 2025 as Harlem Globetrotters Day in the City of Springfield. The Harlem Globe Trotters stopped in Springfield as a part of the team’s 100 Year Tour- the most legendary tour in Globetrotters…

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Please join the Springfield Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Health & Racial Equity for a Birth Justice Community Forum focused on centering lived experiences and advancing equitable, community-driven solutions related to pregnancy, birth…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and many city colleagues joined today at City Hall to celebrate and thank Milagros “Millie” Johnson, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information, for her 25 years of dedicated service and advocacy in helping others.

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Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and will be closed all day New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2026. This closing will apply only to non-emergency City…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with the Springfield Kwanzaa Collective, led by School Committee member-elect Ayanna Crawford, this morning for Springfield’s 2025 Kwanzaa Ceremony and Celebration at City Hall. State Senator…

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Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and satellite municipal buildings will close at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will be closed all day Christmas Day Thursday, December 25, 2025.  This closing will apply only…

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The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, December 25, 2025 due to the Christmas Holiday and no…

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DPW will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 and will continue through Friday, January 30, 2026.  Christmas Trees will be collected on your scheduled recycling day.

Trees will be collected on residents recycling…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit with his daughter Cassandra, Nina, and Becky from the Hampden County Sheriff Office, along with Therapy Dog Willow- a beautiful golden retriever.

Mayor Sarno states, “I was happy to visit with my daughter…

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