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Mayor Sarno Joins with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mercy Warren Chapter to Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Holly Stone Blair and the Daughters of the American Revolution Mercy Warren Chapter today in celebrating the birthday of our nation’s first President, George Washington, with a proclamation. 

Mayor Sarno stated, “I…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Friendly Ice Cream Co-Founder and Philanthropist S. Prestley Blake

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Friendly’s co-founder and philanthropist S. Prestley Blake.

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Mayor Sarno Extends Time to Submit Questions to City Concerning Phase Two of Adult Use Marijuana Applications

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the City of Springfield will extend the deadline to submit written questions from interested proposers concerning the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for one week from February 15, 2021 to February…

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Mayor Sarno Wishes Everyone a Happy Chinese / Lunar New Year

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes everyone happiness, prosperity, fortune, and good health as we celebrate the Chinese/Lunar New Year – the year of the Ox.

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City of Springfield to Reopen Cyr Arena - With Restrictions

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan in consultation with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City’s and the…

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Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and SPS Officials Thank Eastman Chemical Company for Donating over 1,000 Lap-Desks for SPS Students

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Assistant Superintendent Lydia Martinez, Elias Brookings Elementary School Adjustment Counselor Gianna Allentuck, and Eastman Site Manager Shawn Pace at Roger L. Putnam Vocational…

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Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Send SPD Units to Curative Vaccination Site at Eastfield Mall – Orders Management to Get Senior Citizens Inside –

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood have sent Springfield Police Department (SPD) units to the Eastfield Mall to order Curative site operations management to immediately get our seniors and those who are waiting in line…

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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Hold Third Vax Force Committee Meeting

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris continue to meet with members of the Springfield Information Vax Force Committee (“Vax Force”).  Today, the third Vax Force meeting was held to continue implementing…

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Mayor Sarno’s Continued Outreach and Advocating to State and Curative Mass Vaccination Eastfield Mall Site Officials Spurs Customer Service-Friendly Changes for Seniors

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In speaking with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Curative Site Director Dean Shultis a number of times yesterday and this morning about better and more timely customer service logistics for our senior citizens in…

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Call 2-1-1 for Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line

If you are age 75 or older and need assistance making a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, call the Mass Vaccine Scheduling Resource line by dialing 2-1-1. 

The Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line is available in English and Spanish and will…

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City of Springfield Reminds Residents About Tax Payment Deadline - Encourages Residents to Pay Taxes Online or by Mail –

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chairman of the Board of Assessors Richie Allen, and Collector/Treasure Christopher Caputo are reminding residents to be mindful of the due dates as tax bills are mailed out. As the City of Springfield is still in the midst…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Buckeye Bros Smokeshop/Harry's Caffe to Celebrate 30 Years in Business

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with David and Paul Glantz, owners of Buckeye Bros Smokeshop/Harry’s Caffe to acknowledge their 30th Anniversary in business. Mayor Sarno presented the brothers and the business with a proclamation declaring Friday,…

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Ward 1 City Council Vacancy

Any interested resident of Ward 1 is invited to apply to the Springfield City Council to fill the vacancy representing Ward 1 on the Springfield City Council. Interested residents should send a cover letter expressing their interest and a résumé to…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with AMR to Thank MGM Springfield for Tent and Food Donations

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with American Medical Response (AMR) as they thanked MGM Springfield for donating a heated tent and for providing lunches for their dedicated employees and staff at the AMR testing site at the Eastfield Mall.

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Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris, State Representative Williams and AMR Announce Testing Site in Mason Square

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with State Representative Bud L. Williams and American Medical Response (AMR) in announcing that the City of Springfield will be setting up a COVID-19…

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Wells Fargo Provides Common Capital $500,000 Relief Aid to Help Western Massachusetts Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19, Expand low-cost Lending Program

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan are happy to announce that Wells Fargo has they have tapped Common Capital, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), to receive $500,000 from its Open for Business Fund to…

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Mayor Sarno and State Representative Williams Celebrate Black American Heritage Flag Day Ceremony

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud L. Williams joined with State and City officials to celebrate the 35th Annual Black American Heritage ceremony at City Hall on Monday, February 1, 2021. After the ceremony, the event concluded with…

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Office of Community Development to Hold Two Virtual Hearings of the Action Plan for Program Year 2021-2021

Due to COVID19, the City of Springfield will hold two virtual Facebook live hearings to receive citizen input on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM and on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM.

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City Hall and all Municipal Buildings to Close at 3:00 P.M. Monday, February 1, 2021

Due to the impending weather Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closing at 3:00 p.m. today, Monday, February 1, 2021.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to the impending snowstorm and upon recommendation of emergency…

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