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Mayor Sarno Visits with Yvonne Barnett and Her Granddaughter MaKayla

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to have a visit today from Yvonne Barnett and her granddaughter MaKayla Ibrahim. Yvonne serves as Banquet Manager for the City’s Facilities Division.

Mayor Sarno stated, “I was so happy to catch up with my friend…

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes and Enjoys Visit with New First Justice of the Springfield District Court and Clerk Magistrate

Mayor Sarno stated, “It was very nice to have the Honorable new First Justice Kevin Maltby and Clerk-Magistrate John Gay stop by and visit today. They provided an update on the physical plant challenges at the court house as well as judicial…

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Mayor Sarno Wishes Two Springfield Emergency Management Officials a Happy and Healthy Retirement

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the City’s Emergency Medical Services Commission (EMSC) at their regular meeting yesterday to wish two Commissioners – Executive Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness Robert “Bob” Hassett and Dr. John…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Family, Friends and Co-Workers in Wishing SRA Executive Director Chris Moskal a Happy and Healthy Retirement

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with family, friends and co-workers to wish SRA Executive Director Chris Moskal a very happy, healthy and well-deserved retirement. Mayor Sarno congratulated Chris on a magnificent career and presented him with a…

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Mayor Sarno and Mayor Murphy Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Valley Blue Sox Game

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mayor Terry Murphy of Holyoke to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Valley Blue Sox game at MacKenzie Stadium as they took on the Ocean State Waves.

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Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Visit with Roca

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood visited with Christine Judd, Director for Roca, and her team at their Springfield location on School Street. Christine and her team provided a tour of their facility and gave a brief…

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Mayor Sarno to Offer Written Testimony to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in Support of Illegal Firework Legislation

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has offered written testimony in support of illegal fireworks legislation that is currently pending before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. House Bill (H) 1609: An Act Relative to the Penalty for the Sale and Use of…

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Attention Employers: Free Massachusetts Virtual Job Fair

MassHire Presents: Massachusetts Virtual Job Fair. 

The MassHire Virtual Job Fair is the flagship event of post-pandemic hiring in Massachusetts. This five-day virtual fair runs from Monday August 16th through Friday August 20th from 10am to 2pm…

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City of Springfield Announces New Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Job Training Program

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has partnered with the MassHire Hampden Country Workforce Board, and Tri-State CDL Training Center in Springfield, to provide…

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Court Square Summer Concert Series Continues Thursday Night with FEVER

The Springfield Business Improvement District (BID)'s Court Square Summer Concert Series continues Thursday Night, July 22nd with FEVER, starting at 7:00pm downtown in Court Sqaure, featuring local bands, food trucks, and craft beer and wine. This…

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Movie in the Park Scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st is Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

Please Note:  The Movies in the Park scheduled for today, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Jaime Ulloa Park has been CANCELED due to inclement weather conditions. 

Movie Schedule (all at 8:15 p.m.):

  • Monday, July 19 – Marshall Roy Park – Akeelah and…
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Springfield DPW Awarded Third MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program Funding

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli are pleased to announce that Springfield DPW has been awarded its third Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Shared Streets and Spaces Program…

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Senior Community Service Employment Program

The City of Springfield Department of Elder Affairs and the Center for Workforce Inclusion present the Senior Community Service Employment Program. 

Participants Must Be:

  • At Least 55 Years-Old.
  • Unemployed.
  • Family Income Of No More 125% Of The…
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10 to 10 Helpline Offers Intimate Partner Violence Resources

The 10 to 10 Helpline is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline, serving Massachusetts adults and teens. Responders are trained to treat all callers with respect, and to support their efforts to become and…

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Mayor Sarno and Senator Lesser Celebrate Summer Reading at Springfield Public Library

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Senator Eric Lesser joined with the Boston Bruins and our Springfield Thunderbirds to celebrate summer reading at our Springfield Public Library at the East Forest Park Library Branch. Bruins Mascot Blades and…

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and State Senator Lesser Joined with the Health Connector to Highlight New Health Insurance Benefits Created by the American Rescue Plan

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal and State Senator Eric Lesser joined with representatives from the Commonwealth’s Health Connector to highlight the new health insurance benefits created by the American Rescue Plan at the Caring…

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Movie in the Park Scheduled for Monday, July 19th is Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather the Movie in the Park scheduled for Monday, July 19, 2021, at Marshall Roy Field is canceled.

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City of Springfield Holds Shot for Shot Basketball Event and Vaccination Clinic

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and the Springfield Vax Force held a Shot for Shot Vaccination Basketball Tournament as part of the City's continued vaccination…

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Mayor Sapelli Wins Annual Mayor’s Cup

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, Agawam Mayor William Sapelli and Chicopee Mayor John Vieau for the Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic and the Annual Mayor’s Cup. Mayor Vieau tried his best to defend his…

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Registration Now Open for Cadet Training Program

What is the Cadet Program?

The Springfield Police Department Cadet Program is an on the job training program for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement. Cadet candidates must pass a qualifying examination to be eligible to be accepted…

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