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Springfield Police Department Holds Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony; Unveils New Memorial Monument to Honor Fall Springfield Officers
The Springfield Police Department held their Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony on Wednesday, November 16th at the Springfield Police Department Headquarters to honor and remember the brave and dedicated fallen officers who gave the ultimate…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Brownfields Funding for Indian Orchard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield has received a $100,000 grant award from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The funding will…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Celebrated Spirit of Springfield 2022 City of Bright Nights Ball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, and this year’s Bright Nights Chair and sponsor Patrick Pickering, VP of Operations for AMR, to bring greetings and thanks…
Mayor Sarno and State Officials attend Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rachel’s Table New Food Rescue Partnership with MGM Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Senator Eric Lesser, and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Jacob Oliveira, and Brian Ashe, and Armando Olivares from State Senator Adam Gomez’s Office for a special ribbon cutting ceremony for Rachel’s…
BRIGHT NIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ID Now Available to Assist Residents
To assist Forest Park residents during the Bright Nights at Forest Park season, the Spirit of Springfield has printed Bright Nights Neighborhood Passes. The goal is to identify drivers as residents of the neighborhood so that the Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno attended Springfield Lions Club Veterans Day Ceremony
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Lions Club and local veterans and their families for a special Veterans Day Ceremony by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 68, at the corner of Wilbraham Road and…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Joined with Central High School Principal Tokarz and Athletic Director Early for a special Army All-American Jersey Presentation to William ‘Pop’ Watson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Central High School Principal Thaddeus Tokarz and Athletics Director Dwayne Early for a special Army All-American jersey presentation ceremony for William ‘Pop’ Watson III today at…
Meet the Photographer Behind Downtown’s New Banners
If you have been out and about in downtown Springfield recently, you may have noticed the addition of new banners in the neighborhood. These new Destination Downtown banners are part of the Springfield Business Improvement District’s (“the BID’s”) do…
Reminder - Springfield DPW Will Collect Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that they WILL BE collecting trash, recycling and yard waste on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022. Please make sure you have your barrels and yard waste at…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Duc-Pac’s new Springfield Facility
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy Director Brian Connors and East Springfield Neighborhood Council President Kathy Brown attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the Duc-Pac Corp. as they open their new…
Mayor Sarno brings Greetings at Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60 Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60 Event and congratulate those local businesses being recognized for their success and revenue growth.
Mayor Sarno and State Representatives Puppolo and Oliveira attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kirin Asian BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representatives Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Jacob Oliveira attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony for Kirin Asian BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurant at 1380 Boston Road on Wednesday, November 9th. The new restaurant,…
Mayor Sarno and City Councilors Curran and Fenton join with East Springfield Neighborhood Council for Page Blvd Construction Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilors Sean Curran and Michael Fenton joined with Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Chris Cignoli, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance Tina Quagliato Sullivan, DPW Civil Engineer Vladimir Caceres,…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans Activities Committee Announce 2022 Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans’ Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and members of the Veterans Activities Committee, including Chairman…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton on Being Named Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marshal
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton on being named Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marshal. Mayor Sarno states, “Mike, a well-deserved honor and we all look forward to being with you during our Springfield…
City of Springfield Raises Puerto Rican Flag in Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representatives Orlando Ramos, Carlos Gonzalez, and Jake Oliveira, City Councilors Maria Perez, Jesse Lederman, Lavar Click-Bruce, Justin…
City of Springfield DPW Will Collect Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that they WILL BE collecting trash, recycling and yard waste on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022. Please make sure you have your barrels and yard waste at…
Mayor Sarno welcomed Two Special Visitors Today
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a special visit from two special visitors today. Jeyceir and Jezari stopped by to visit their mom Shenell and took a picture with Mayor Sarno.