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Mayor Sarno Attends AmeriCorps Opening Day Swearing-In Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee joined with the Massachusetts Service Alliance today for the AmeriCorps Opening Day Swearing-In Celebration at Riverfront Park. Mayor Sarno and Attorney Gee both said…
Springfield Police Department Urges Drivers to Slow Down
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno are urging drivers to slow down. In the past four days, Springfield Police Officers have responded to four fatal motor vehicle crashes.
“These recent fatal crashes have all…
Mayor Sarno Joined for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of Springfield Wine Exchange
Mayor Domenic Sarno joined with owner Carlo Bonavita for the grand opening of the Springfield Wine Exchange today located in Tower Square. The Springfield Wine Exchange is located on the first floor of Tower Square at 1500 Main Street in downtown…
City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Invites Public to Attend ‘V for Victory’ Dedication Ceremony at Forest Park
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) would like to invite the public to join with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, PBRM Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human…
Mayor Sarno Meets with EDC President Rick Sullivan and Springfield College President Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, CAFO TJ Plante and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Western Mass Economic Development Council (EDC) President and CEO Rick Sullivan and Springfield College President Dr. Mary-Beth Cooper today to continue discussions on…
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Customer Assistance Program
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Customer Assistance Program (CAP) is intended to support low-income, single-family homeowners with their water and/or sewer accounts with the Commission. Eligible and approved customers can receive a…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Senators Gomez and Lesser for a Special Announcement from Leonard Underwood and Upscale Socks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Senators Adam Gomez and Eric Lesser joined with Upscale Socks owner Leonard W. Underwood for a special announcement of a new sock design in honor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the William C. Sullivan…
City of Springfield Raises Puerto Rican Flag in Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi joined with State Senators Adam Gomez and Eric Lesser, State Representative Orlando Ramos, City Councilor Jesse Lederman and local officials and residents for the City’s 32nd Annual Puerto…
Mayor Sarno and Representative Puppolo Joined with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston for Springfield Taiwan Day and Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., joined with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO-Boston) Director-General Jonathan C.Y. Sun for a special Springfield Taiwan Day and Flag raising ceremony at City…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Members of State Cannabis Control Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Edward Pikula, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Commission members Nurys Camargo…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Hold Special Coffee Hour to Wish Carolyn Y. Jackson a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the family, friends and co-workers of his longtime Administrative Assistant and friend, Carolyn Y. Jackson, to wish her good health, love and all the best as she gets ready to call it a career and retire after 41…
Springfield DPW to Continue With Yard Waste Pickup on Saturday
Due to the high volume of seasonal yard waste, the city is behind in picking up yard waste for Friday, October 29, 2021.
The Department of Public Works will be working on Saturday, October 30, 2021 to pick up any routes that were not finished…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Raise Nearly $10,000 in Support of Rays of Hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that the City of Springfield and School Department employees came together during the month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – to collectively raise $9,800 in support of Rays of Hope as part of…
Mayor Sarno Thrilled Springfield Ranked #1 in Nation for Tech Job Growth
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to learn that according to a recent article from the Business Journals the City of Springfield ranked #1 for the biggest growth in the nation for tech jobs. According to the article, Springfield, Massachusetts saw a…
Fire Chiefs Association Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the Springfield Fire Chiefs Association have agreed to the merit bonus pay for their members. The Fire Chiefs Association…
Springfield City Library: What's New this October?
The month of October is almost over, but not before these three amazing events take place. Visit https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/ for more!
Fall Classes and Work Shops at the Springfield Museum School
Although we’re turning the clocks back, there’s still time to join a fall class or a one-day workshop! Try a new art form or brush up on basic techniques from your home on Zoom or in person. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping with the gift…
Springfield Police Department Shares Resources and Services in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, the Springfield Police Department wishes to share warning signs, resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Lifting of Mask Mandate Effective November 1, 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a COVID-19 situational update press conference today announcing that after reviewing the COVID-19 cases over the past five-weeks, the citywide mask…