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Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 2, 2024
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works announced today that they will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling is collected.
MassDOT and Springfield DPW Issue Traffic Notice for Putts Bridge into Ludlow
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that emergency bridge repairs will be required on the Putts Bridge (Route 21) between Springfield and the Town of…
Mayor Sarno Visit Seniors at Hungry Hill Senior Center to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again visited with the seniors at the Hungry Hill Senior Center for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Jose Delgado, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris,…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to Raise the Irish Flag for St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, our Irish community, the 2024 Springfield Parade Marshal Stephen McGirr, the Springfield Colleen Emma Feeley and her Court, and all the 2024 award winners to celebrate…
Mayor Sarno Outraged – ‘What Does it take to hold Gun Toting Violent Offenders!’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno responds to Springfield Police Department issuing an arrest warrant for Sci-Tech shooting suspect.
SPS Invites Community Input in Search for Next Superintendent
Springfield Public Schools today announced dates for a series of public input meetings as part of the search for a new superintendent.
A Celebration of Irish Heritage At Union Station this Friday
At 3:00 pm on Friday March 15th the Springfield Redevelopment Authority will host a performance at Union Station by the talented dancers of Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance, directed by Bridget Barcomb Dupuis, who is also this year’s Springfield St.…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Delegation of Educators from Atlanta
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a group from the City of Atlanta, Georgia today to discuss the educational model and foundations to enhance the quality of learning at the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Individuals from the group included fellows,…
Mayor Sarno begins Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today to begin the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. Communications Director and soon-to-be Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Deputy CAFO…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Governor Healey at Western New England University for Economic Development Visit Highlighting Advanced Manufacturing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan joined with Governor Maura Healey, Western New England University President Robert Johnson, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, and members of the Governor’s…
Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood Announces Retirement Date
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton, Council Vice President Melvin Edwards, and Councilors Kateri Walsh and Lavar Click-Bruce, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, joined with members of the Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno Schedules Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono have released the tentative schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. City Department Heads will be presenting their FY25 budget…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 105th Annual Convention
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 105th Annual Convention at MGM Springfield on Monday, March 11.
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at Springfield Chamber Outlook Luncheon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Diana Szynal, President of the Springfield Regional Chamber, and brought greetings at their Outlook Luncheon event on Friday, March 8th at the MassMutual Center. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll served as the keynote…
Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners. The appointment terms for Commissioners Albert Tranghese and Norman Roldan are set to…
Mayor Sarno Issues International Women's Day Proclamation
Happy International Women's Day!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to recognize Friday, March 8th, 2024, as "International Women's Day" here in the City of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno wishes Our Muslim Community Happy Ramadan
To all our Muslim brothers and sisters, wishing you a blissful and solemn Ramadan. God Bless.
Respectfully,
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Mayor Sarno, DPW Director Cignoli and PBRM Director Sullivan Welcome MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM), DPW Director Chris Cignoli, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed new MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, Deputy Commissioner Gary Moran, and…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Assunta ‘Sue’ Messier a Happy and Healthy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wished Assunta ‘Sue’ Messier a happy and healthy retirement today. Sue, a longtime dedicated employee at CVS on Belmonte Ave, is retiring after a distinguished 42-year career. Mayor Sarno presented Sue with a special…
Mayor Sarno Appoints William Baker as Chief of Staff - Announces Office Promotions and New Mayoral Aide -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Communications Director William Baker to serve as his Chief of Staff following Tom Ashe’s move to become the Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management.