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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Meets with East Springfield Neighborhood Council

Members of the East Springfield Neighborhood Council (ESNC) had coffee with Mayor Domenic Sarno and his Director of Constituent Services William Baker this morning in the Mayor’s Office. 

The ESNC provided the Mayor with an update about the…

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Police Executive Research Forum

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with representatives of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) yesterday to discuss the work they are conducting on behalf of the City to review the Springfield Police Department’s Internal…

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Free Public Legal Q&A Library Forums at the Mason Square Branch Library

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Springfield Library Q & A Forums at the Mason Square Branch Library this summer

The Hampden County Legal Clinic (HCLC) is re-launching of one of our most impactful community programs – our Your Legal Questions Answered at…

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State Supported Syringe Access Services Program Authorized for Springfield

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris sent a letter to the State Department of Public Health authorizing the implementation of a Syringe Service Program in the City…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Hampden County Register of Deeds Donald E. Ashe

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

“I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Register of Deeds Don Ashe. He was always a gentleman, always dapperly clad and he brought professionalism to the Registry of Deeds, all in the name of enhanced and better…

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Mayor Sarno – “What the hell does it take to hold a violent repeat offender!”

Mayor Sarno comments on the fatal shooting and drug activity incident on Westminster Street

Friday, July 6, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to the effected families. Donte King was just arrested…

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Update: Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Tuesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 5th

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City of Springfield Emergency Communications (Springfield 9-1-1) to Begin Accepting Phase II Wireless Calls Directly from 9-1-1 Callers

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Emergency Communications Director D. Jeremy DeMar announce the City of Springfield’s agreement with the State 9-1-1 Department to begin accepting Phase II Wireless Calls directly from…

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Solid Waste Collection Schedule for 4th of July Holiday

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Due to the holiday, there will be no collection of rubbish, yard waste or recycling materials on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Residents normally scheduled for these services on Wednesday will have their items picked up on…

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Forest Park Pool Closed Today

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management has announced that the swimming pool in Forest Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 due to a mechanical pump filtration issue.  The…

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Former Indian Orchard Fire Station Development Opportunity Announced

Monday, July 2, 2018

The City of Springfield announced this week the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the property known as the former Indian Orchard Fire Station in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield. The developer chosen…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Announce Cooling Centers and Additional Ways for Residents to Stay Cool and Safe During Heat Wave

Monday, July 2, 2018

 

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City from Tuesday, July 3rd to Thursday, July 5th

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of Former Marble Street Apartments

Mayor Sarno Continues Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives

Friday, June 29, 2018

This afternoon, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the former…

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Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Announce Continued Professional Standards Initiatives

Thursday, June 28, 2018

The Springfield Police Department and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will begin working together in July to review the department’s Internal Investigation Unit’s (IIU) policies and practices.  Commissioner John…

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Mayor Sarno Announces Carregan’s Lounge to Shut Down

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “In the name of public safety, I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to shut down Carregan’s.”

Carregan’s Lounge is located at 155 Maple Street.

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Mayor Sarno Announces City Pools, Splash Pads and Five Mile Pond will Open Early Due to Heat Wave

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced that Forest Park Pool, Gerena Pool, and Five Mile Pond will open this Saturday. The pools and Five…

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Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Mayor Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Friday, June 29th to Monday, July 2nd. The sites are:

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City Seeking Public Art Proposals

Monday, June 25, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the city has released an Invitation for Bids, seeking proposals for Public Art in the Springfield Central Cultural District. The program, funded via the Community Development Block Grant…

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Mayor Sarno Announces Police Union Votes to Ratify Contract

Friday, June 22, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that he’s just been notified by Human Resources & Labor Relations Director Atty. Bill Mahoney that Springfield Patrolmen and women Union Local 364 has voted to ratify a new four…

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Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Barbieri to Pursue Shutdown of Carregan’s Lounge

Friday, June 22, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner John Barbieri are pursuing the shutdown of Carregan’s Lounge, located at 155 Maple Street in Springfield, due to continued public safety and quality of life issues emanating from the…

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