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City Council President Marcus Williams to Continue Remote Council Meetings Amid Springfield's COVID-19 Surge
Council President Williams stated, "After discussions with HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and in consideration of residents, the Council and its staff, department heads, and all those who interface with the City Council office, I am…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Police Officer Francisco Luna on being Awarded National Guardsman of the Year Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proudly congratulates Springfield Police Officer and U.S. National Guard member Francisco Luna on being awarded the prestigious National Guardsman of the Year Award for his heroic and lifesaving actions saving an unconscious…
BRIGHT NIGHTS OPEN FOR HOLIDAYS
All will be bright on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Night. Bright Nights at Forest Park will be open on the holidays from 5pm to 11pm for holiday revelers to enjoy the more than 675,000 lights that create magical scenes…
Timber Cutting Begins for Forest Park Aquatic Garden Gazebo
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are proud to announce that the timber cutting process for the new Forest Park Aquatic Garden Gazebo began this week.
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi Proudly Join with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other Community Partners for a Special 'Springfield Holiday Festival'
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi were pleased to join with Springfield Together Inc., Teka Jones from Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other community partners to host the…
MassHire Presents: Do You Know the Internet?
Learn what is really happening when you are online and more from MassHire’s Tech Shorts series. Visit masshirespringfield.org to Build Your Resume, Get Basic Help with Your Unemployment Claim, Get Help Getting Online, or Attend a Job Skills Webinar,…
AMR Announces Holiday Hours for COVID-19 Testing Site at Eastfield Mall
American Medical Response (AMR), the City of Springfield’s provider of medical transportation, announced today that the daily “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing site at the Eastfield Mall will be closed due to lab closures in observation of Christmas…
Mayor Sarno Approves MVP Grant Funds to Neighborhood Councils
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant funding to nine (9) neighborhood councils that applied for grant funding to help increase awareness and participation in their respective neighborhood councils, with…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Hold Lottery for North End Housing Initiative Homes
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Deputy Housing Director Robert DeMusis, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, and School Committeewoman and Councilor-Elect Maria Perez joined with State Senator Adam Gomez…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Provide COVID-19 Situational Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a COVID-19 situational update press conference today to announce the distribution plan of the city’s allocation of free rapid COVID-19 at-home test kits…
Mayor Sarno Enjoyed the SciTech Band's 15th Annual Winterfest Holiday Concert
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to join and celebrate the Pride of Springfield, our SciTech Band as they presented a special holiday concert – the 15th Annual Winterfest Holiday Concert at the SciTech High School gym.
Mayor Sarno states,…
Mayor Sarno Approves CDBG Grant Funds to Non-Profits for Capital Improvements
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved the RFP CDBG grant funding request from local non-profits for capital improvements to their facilities. The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development will be allocating CDBG grant funds to non-profits…
Springfield Police Officers Responding to Burning Building Help to Evacuate the Multi-Unit Building
Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and the Springfield Police Department are today releasing body-worn camera footage of first responding Springfield Police officers evacuating a burning, smoke-filled building, waking up and helping residents escape on…
Under the Sea Week Coming to Springfield Museums
Under the Sea Week at the Springfield Museums begins December 27 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Explore our incredible One Big Ocean through activities inspired by our special exhibits and permanent collections. Free with museum admission!
Program…
Springfield DPW Announces Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Trash and Recycling Schedule
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to notify residents that trash, recycling and scheduled bulk appointments WILL BE picked up as normal on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021, and New Year’s Eve, Friday,…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Completion of MCDI Demolition - Seeks Public Input on Re-Use of Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan are announcing the substantial completion of the demolition of the former Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI)…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Police Commissioner Clapprood Meet with BHN President and CEO Steve Winn
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with BHN President and CEO Steve Winn and BHN officials today for an update on the…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi Thank Big Y for Christmas Turkey Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin as Big Y President Charlie D’Amour and the Big Y team graciously donate over 100 turkeys for…
Mayor Sarno and Team Meet with State Transportation Secretary Tesler and MassDOT Team on Roadway Safety
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Springfield Police Traffic Division Captain David Martin, Lt. Mel Kwatowski, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met today with state Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler, Highway…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Joined Principal Tokarz to Celebrate and Honor Central High School Golden Eagles Football
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick and Athletic Director Dwayne Early joined with Central High School Principal Tad Tokarz, and Central High School Interim Football Head Coach Bill Watson to celebrate and honor the Central High…