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Mayor Sarno Visited and Rang the Opening Bell at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to visit with the new manager for the Farmers’ Market, Jodi Manning, and ring the opening bell at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park.
Mayor Sarno Stopped by the Visit and Thank the Staff at the Forest Park Pool
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the pool at Forest Park today and thanked the life guards on duty for their continued dedicated efforts. Springfield Police Officer Jose Feliciano was also on hand.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Continue to Meet with the Springfield Vax Force
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris continue their meetings with the Springfield Vax Force to help efforts aimed at getting our residents vaccinated, especially our younger population which have been…
Mayor Sarno Again Urges Residents Young and Old to get Vaccinated ASAP
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I know it’s the lazy days of summer, but in my regular updates from Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, that even though our overall numbers remain low, there is an uptick with our younger…
Mayor Sarno and Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs DeCaro Celebrate Italy Winning the 2020 European Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs Joe DeCaro celebrated Italy winning the 2020 European Championship. Italy claimed their first Euro title since 1968 in dramatic fashion with a shootout victory against England.
Mayor Sarno Joined with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Former State Representative Paul Caron and the Dave Vigneault Political Scholarship Committee to Award the 2021 Scholarship Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, former State Representative Paul Caron, Springfield Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli, and the Dave Vigneault Review Committee to announce the recipient of the 2021 Dave Vigneault…
US Senator Warren Holds Public Meet and Greet in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed and introduced United States Senator Elizabeth Warren as she held a pubic meet and greet at her downtown Springfield office. State Senators Adam Gomez and John Velis, State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud…
MassHire's Upcoming Workshops, Events, and Paid Internship Opportunity
MassHire Springfield Career Center is dedicated to maintaining our commitment to helping our community during COVID-19. To that end they are hosting multiple webinars each week that help you in your job search. Feel free to attend, view, or share…
The Voice of Springfield Vanessa Ford Sings Star Spangled Banner at Springfield Union Station
In honor of the Fourth of July, Vanessa Ford "The Songstress of Springfield" sings the Star Spangled Banner at Union Station in downtown Springfield.
“This 4th of July will be a celebration like no other in recent memory,” stated Nicole Sweeney,…
Springfield Police Announce Creation of New Firearms Investigation Unit, Realignment of Narcotics Unit Investigative Resources
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, in a continued effort to modernize the department and move the Springfield Police Department forward, is today announcing the creation of a Firearms Investigation Unit to address the uptick in gun…
PVTA and Curative Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
PVTA will be hosting Curative, offering free Covid-19 Vaccines (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson) to the community on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 and second dose shots on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at PVTA’s Administration Office located at 2808 Main Street in…
Mayor Sarno Stopped by to Thank the Workers at the Curative Vaccination Clinic at Boys and Girls Club Family Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to thank the workers and staff at the Curative vaccination clinic that was set up at the Boys and Girls Club Family Center on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. In an effort to bring the lifesaving vaccine to our residents,…
Mayor Sarno Joins Spirit of Springfield for World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast Announcement
District Attorney Anthony Gulluni Named 2021 Chairperson.
Mayor Sarno and State Officials Joined with Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito in Announcing $1.5 Million in Grants to Support 2021 Summer Nights Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim…
Springfield Police Department Provides Update on Reforms, Progress Over the Past Year
The Springfield Police Department wishes to report to the public on a number of improvements that have been made to policies, systems and training programs in the past year that aim to strengthen accountability department-wide and improve community…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Tiana Davis as New Deputy Public Health Commissioner
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today the appointment of Tiana Davis as the new Deputy Public Health Commissioner for the City of Springfield Department of Health and Human…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris, and Vax Force Announce Continued Vaccination Outreach with Shot for Shot Hoop Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and the Springfield Vax Force are pleased to announce the continued vaccination outreach initiative with the Shot for Shot Vaccination Basketball Tournament. …
City of Springfield to Consider Plans for Potential Feasibility Study for Municipal Fiber-to-the-Home Network
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Chief Information Officer Andrew Doty, Deputy Director of DPW Vinny DeSantis, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met today to…
Massachusetts Health Connector Offer $0 Health Connector Plan for Springfield Residents on Unemployment Income
The Massachusetts Health Connector, as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is able to provide $0 Health Connector Plan for Springfield residents on unemployment income as part of the ARP provision that grants access to a zero-dollar health plan…
Volunteer as a Foster Care Case Reviewer
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. When parents cannot ensure the safety of children in their home, DCF provides out-of-home…