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Springfield Department of Public Works Enforcing Parking Ban and Postpones Trash Pick Up Tomorrow
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Due to the impending weather, the Department of Public Works will be enforcing a city wide parking ban as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16 until further notice. The parking ban regulations are as follows:
No parking…
Department of Elder Affairs and PVTA Partner to Offer Transportation to Seniors
Friday, January 12, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the Department of Elder Affairs has partnered with PVTA for a transportation program for all City of Springfield seniors ages 55 and older.
“Our team has worked very hard with…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on President Trump’s Recent Remarks
Friday, January 12, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong – President Trump once again, goes to his wheelhouse, his ‘M.O.’ and persona to make such hurtful and mean spirited comments. My oldest…
Cambridge College Launches the Commonwealth's First Hospitality Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Cambridge College and the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Apprentice Standards have announced the launch of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ very first Hospitality Pre-Apprentice Program…
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Transferred from U.S. Army to National Parks Service
Monday, January 8, 2018
The Springfield Armory National Historic Site hosted a ceremony this morning to commemorate the transfer of the Armory from the US Army to the National Park Service. Distinguished speakers were Congressman Richard E. Neal,…
Springfield Cultural District Receives $25,000 Grant
Monday, January 8, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Morgan Drewniany, Executive Director of the Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) to announce the receipt of a Beveridge Family Foundation grant to help the organization both create an…
City of Springfield Releasing Request for Proposals for CDBG for Nonprofit Capital Improvements
Monday, January 8, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield will release an RFP for Round Three of CDBG funding for capital improvement projects. The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of…
New Community Preservation Act (CPA) Tax Surcharge
The new Community Preservation Act (CPA) tax surcharge will begin appearing on residents’ third quarter tax bills in January. This is a 1.5% surcharge on real estate taxes, which will be used to fund projects that preserve the character of the…
City of Springfield Extends Cold Weather Response Plan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a meeting at 10:00 a.m. this morning with Friends of the Homeless and City Departments, including Police, Code Enforcement, Housing and Health and Human Services to discuss the Cold Weather Response Strategy for the City…
City of Springfield Celebrates Kwanzaa
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Association of Black Business and Professionals and The Black Leadership Alliance (BLA) will be hosting a Kwanzaa celebration at 12:00PM on Friday, December 29, 2017. The event will take place at UMass…
SEZP Special Board Meeting on January 2nd, 2018
PUBLIC MEMORANDUM
TO: Whom it May Concern
FROM: Colleen Beaudoin & Julie Swerdlow Albino, Co-Executive Directors
THROUGH: Leah Jack, Director of Business Operations
DATE & TIME: January 2, 2018 at 3:30 PM
REGARDING: SEZP Special Board Meeting on…
American Red Cross and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Springfield MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees will participate in the Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 220 at City Hall. Mayor Sarno will once again give blood at…
City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan
In the event of an imminent cold weather emergency, the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield (SDHHS) in conjunction with Mayor Sarno will call for the activation of the Cold Weather Emergency…
Springfield Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
Friday, December 22, 2017
The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have Christmas trees for disposal to place them on the curb on their normal recycling day.
The Solid Waste Division will collect them starting January 9,…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Arrest of Possible Gun-Toting ‘Illegal’ Individual
Thursday, December 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “More great work done by our brave and dedicated Springfield Police Department and State Police on cleaning up the streets – believe you me, we will fully cooperate with our federal…
Mayor Sarno Joins USCIS to Welcome 211 New U.S. Citizens at American International College
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 211 citizenship candidates to U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The Honorable Mark G. Mastroianni, United States District Judge, presided…
Springfield Public Schools Opens New Meline Kasparian Professional Learning Center
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Today, Springfield Public Schools officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Meline Kasparian Professional Development Center, now at 1250 St. James Ave (behind the RMV). Investing in the development of our…
Mayor Sarno Statement on Judge’s Low Bail for Murder Charge
Friday, December 15, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, Hampden Superior Court Judge David Ricciardone’s $50,000 bail set for Rafael Martinez, who is charged with the point blank murder of Eddie Olivo is a joke! Once again, a judge…
Union Station Wins National Phoenix Award
Monday, December 11, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that Springfield Union Station has won the grand prize of the Phoenix Awards for best brownfields redevelopment in the country in 2017. The award was…
Mayor Sarno Recommends Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rates to Springfield City Council
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2018 property tax rates. This will now be sent to the Springfield City Council for consideration at a meeting scheduled for Monday,…