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They will be open through Sunday, August 19, 2018.

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$340,400 in Community Development Block Grant funding allowed the City of Springfield to completely renovate the three splash pad locations.

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This visibility is vital in assuring that our residents and visitors have an additional layer of safety as they travel in and out of the transportation hub.

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Mayor Sarno stated, “It is very important in extreme weather conditions that we afford those in need of assistance, especially our seniors and those dealing with medical challenges, these relief accommodations.”

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

On Tuesday, August 7, 2018 throughout the City of Springfield, citizens, community groups, law enforcement agencies, business, state and local officials will join over 38 million people in more than 16 thousand communities…

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash visited Chestnut Park, an affordable housing development in downtown Springfield, and celebrated the news it would receive an affordable rental housing award, announced by…

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Highlights Sarno Administration’s Efforts to ‘Go Green’ and Protect our Environment

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Jesse Lederman joined Environment Massachusetts today as they released findings of their…

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On a busy Monday morning Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received a special visit from 8 year old Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School student Matthias Josephus Housey and his dad, Rev. Josephus Housey Jr. from Redeeming the Time Ministries NDC. 

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states first of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to the families and friends of Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna and Senior Citizen Vera Adams.  This was a chilling and senseless crime that is…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “We are grateful to Congressman Neal for his efforts in acquiring these benches from New York City’s Grand Central Station. I believe it is important to preserve the history of our Union Station and these benches…

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Jaime Ulloa…

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Mayor Sarno visited with Bob Ford and family on Sunday. Mr. Ford is a 1963 graduate of Classical High School and teaches Management at the University of Central Florida. He was visiting Springfield with his family this weekend. 

Mr. Ford had…

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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