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FY 19 Budget Hearings – Planning and Centralized Dispatch, Followed by Health and Human Services, Veterans Services, Elder Affairs and Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
FY 19 budget hearings continue this morning. Mayor Sarno and CAFO TJ Plante hear from the Planning and Centralized Dispatch Departments on their needs for the coming year. Attendees included Chief Development Officer Kevin…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Welcome Toireasa Ferris, Kerry County Councilor for Tralee, Ireland
Friday, March 16, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and William Tranghese, Chief of Staff to Congressman Richard E. Neal, along with Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, and Caroline Murray, Associate Professor…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Relief Efforts of the Belmont Ave. Fire
Monday, March 19, 2018
Mayor Sarno states, “I am heartened, but not surprised by the outpouring of support that continues to come in the aftermath of the tragic fire at 49 Belmont Ave. – we’ve always been a very caring city. Special thanks goes out…
Springfield City Hall Closed Tuesday, March 13, 2018/Trash and Recycling Services Also Cancelled
Monday, March 12, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to another nor’easter, timing of the storm, a now increased snowfall total and upon recommendation of emergency preparedness officials, Springfield City Hall will be closed tomorrow,…
FY19 Budget Hearings - Parks & Facilities
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Mayor Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante held today’s budget hearing with the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management. Executive Director Pat Sullivan, Assistant Director Paula…
Winter Storm Quinn: Trash/Recycling Collection
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Due to the impending snowstorm, please be advised that Trash and Recycling Services scheduled for Thursday, March 8, 2018 have been cancelled. Trash and Recycling service scheduled for Thursday will be picked up on…
Springfield City Hall Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to the weather and upon recommendation of emergency preparedness officials, Springfield City Hall will close at 2:00 p.m. today. This pertains to all non-emergency employees. All city…
Winter Storm Quinn: Parking Ban and Trash/Recycling Collection
Tuesday, March 7, 2018
Due to the impending weather, the City of Springfield will be enforcing a citywide parking ban as of 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 until further notice. The parking ban regulations are as follows:
No parking on the…
FY19 Budget Hearings – Internal Audit, Mayor’s Office, Elections, Law, City Council, City Clerk
Monday, March 5, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held the second round of FY19 budget hearings this afternoon with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante at City Hall. The Departments of Internal Audit, Mayor’s Office, Board of…
FY19 Budget Hearings – Finance, 311, Comptroller, Capital Asset, Treasurer/Collector, Human Resources/Labor Relations, Procurement, Information Technology
Monday, March 5, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno the first round of FY19 budget hearings this morning with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante at City Hall. The Departments of Finance, 311, Comptroller, Capital Asset and…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Hearings Set to Begin
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Timothy J. Plante have released the following schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) budget hearings. City Department Heads are…
FutureWorks Career Center Holding MGM Career Information Session on March 1
Monday, February 26, 2018
FutureWorks Career Center will be holding an MGM Career Information Session. Attendees will learn about career opportunities with MGM Springfield, training opportunities and will become familiarized with the gaming…
Big Y’s Growth Expands Distribution Center
Friday, February 23, 2018
It was in 1995 that Big Y expanded its three smaller distribution facilities into the former Rexnord Roller Chain Manufacturing Company on Roosevelt Ave. in Springfield, MA. At the time, a staff of 27 people distributed…
Fire Department Awarded Third Consecutive Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Trophy
faThursday, February 22, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Acting Assistant Human Resources Director Caitlyn Julius and American Red Cross Account Representative for Donor Recruitment and Outreach Berdie Thompson awarded Fire Commissioner Bernard “BJ”…
Governor Charlie Baker Announces Major Funding to Repair Main Greeting Road in Forest Park
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management welcomed Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Matthew A. Beaton, Secretary of Energy and…
Mayor Sarno Again Responds to City Council Members Statements on Make-Up of City Department Heads
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, from day one, my Chief of Staff Denise Jordan is a former Civil Rights Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She plays an intricate role in the hiring of top level…
Mayor Sarno's Letter to the Editor in Response to City Council Members Statements on Make-Up of City Department Heads
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Below is a Letter to the Editor from Mayor Sarno, along with the List of Department Heads and the job description for the city’s Equal Opportunity Administrator.
Mayor Sarno states that Dan Hall, the City’s Equal…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Calvi Recognize Leonard A. Corbin, Springfield's First African-American Firefighter
Friday, February 16, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a ceremony this morning at the Mason Square Fire Station to remember Springfield’s first African-American firefighter, the late Leonard A. Corbin. They were joined…
Parks Department Celebrating 40 Years of February Family Events
Thursday, February 15, 2018
The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management is having a party and everyone is invited. On Monday, February 19, 2018, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with the Springfield Board of Park…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Recognizes 50th Anniversary of the First 9-1-1 Call
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Emergency Communications Director D. Jeremy DeMar announce the City of Springfield’s recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first 911 call.
On February 16, 1968, Alabama…