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City Clerk’s Office Temporarily Closed and DPW Yard Waste Collection Slowed by COVID-19 Coronavirus
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno after conferring with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce that out of an abundance of caution, the City Clerk’s Office will temporarily close due to potential exposure. City Clerk…
Mayor Sarno Joins Three Other Massachusetts Mayors to Deliver Important Message About Combatting Social Isolation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is joining Mayors across Massachusetts in reaching out to their communities about the need to connect with others — especially older adults. Teaming up with the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston and AARP Massachusetts,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 79th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “On the 79th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – we pause and remember those servicemen and women who lost their lives. May God rest their souls and God Bless America.”
Mayor Sarno Announces and Grateful to More Business Challenge Donations to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that additional businesses have answered the challenge of giving to our local business community by Dan Roulier of Roulier and Associates during these challenging and surreal times for the Food Bank of…
You're Invited: Public Forum on Police Community Relations and Reforms
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney…
Mayor Sarno Announces Continued Relief for City Taxpayers
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 (FY) 2021 property tax rates. The recommended rates for FY21 are…
Mayor Sarno Approves Amendment to 6 Bricks, LLC Host Community Agreement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno approved an amendment to the 6 Bricks, LLC Host Community Agreement (HCA) today relating to their provisional license granted by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (MCCC) for retail sales of Adult Use Marijuana here…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Dan Roulier and Associates, Inc. for Donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Dan Roulier and his wife Jane of Roulier and Associates for a donation to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director for the Foodbank of Western Massachusetts accepted the very generous…
Mayor Sarno Announces $1 Million of Relief for City Taxpayers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno after consulting with Chief Administrative and Finance Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Chairman of the Board of Assessors Richie Allen, announce $1 million of relief for city taxpayers as part of the Mayor’s continued efforts to…
Mayor Sarno Continues Public Forum on Police Community Relations and Reforms
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney…
Mayor Sarno Joins MGM Springfield for Tree Lighting Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and MGM Chief of Security Trent Hufnagel to celebrate the start of the holiday season with a small…
Community Input Sought in Deciding School Model for 2nd Marking Period
Who: Springfield Public Schools School Committee
What: Virtual Town Hall to solicit community feedback for the 2nd Marking Period School Model
When: Tuesday, December 15th at 6 p.m.
Where: The program will air live on Focus Springfield and will be…
Mayor Sarno Helps Santa Flip on the Switch for Season Opening at Bright Nights at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Mercy Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer Dr.…
Project Bread - Providing Food Resources for Massachusetts Residents
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is available for any Massachusetts residents who may need it. Please be aware of and share this information with others.
The FoodSource Hotline number is 1-800-645-8333. The hours of operation are Monday through…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined the Oasis Food Pantry to Help Hand Out Food and Wish Everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Oasis Food Pantry and volunteers to help distribute much needed food and wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Happy Holidays from Mayor Sarno
"It’s that time of the year, and from my heart to yours, here’s to a much better 2021 filled with good health and success!
Happy Holidays & God Bless.
Respectfully,
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno"
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Small Business Saturday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has declared Saturday, November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Springfield.
City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
There will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 26, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined JFK Remembrance Committee for 57th Annual Remembrance Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal joined with the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, and James E. Sullivan and members JFK…