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City of Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 5, 2022
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works announced today that they would begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as your recycling is collected.
Springfield Board of Police Commissioners Get Sworn In
The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners were sworn in today by City Clerk Gladys Oyola. On March 1, 2022, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno appointed five city residents to the Board. Those appointed were Dr. Gary Berte, Professor of Criminal Justice at…
Springfield Police Department Marks Three Years in Ongoing Narcan Program
On March 19, the Springfield Police Department marked three years since Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood outfitted her officers with Narcan. In those three years, Springfield Police officers have administered 328 life-saving doses of the…
Mayor Sarno meets with UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with UMassFive College Federal Credit Union President and CEO Richard Kump and Financial Consultant / Board of Director Julius Lewis today. UMassFive is a full-service financial…
Mayor Sarno Cheers on Springfield Thunderbirds #1 Fan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was happy to see our Springfield Thunderbirds #1 fan Katrina back cheering for our T-Birds and in good health.
Mayor Sarno welcomes Pastor Gregory Dyson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Pastor Gregory Dyson back home to Springfield. Pastor Dyson serves as the Vice President-Intercultural Leadership and Church Relations at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Provide Presentation on Springfield Empowerment Zone to Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick were asked to provide a presentation and update on the success of the Springfield Empowerment Zone during the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education regular meeting on…
Retired Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Roderick Ireland Addresses Springfield Police Supervisors on Final Day of Professional Development Training
A dozen Springfield Police Lieutenants graduated from Babson College’s Professional Development Leadership Program on Friday. On the final day of the course, retired Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Roderick Ireland, a Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Continues FY23 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Budget/Grants Director Melanie Acobe and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe held Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget hearings today as the Office of…
Three Firearms Recovered, Three Arrests Made after Suspect Fired Approximately 11 Shots at Springfield Police Detectives
On Friday March 18th at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Sgt. Christopher Hitas recovered three firearms and arrested two suspects after a suspect fired approximately…
Springfield Police Seize 14 Off-Highway Vehicles During Anti-Dirt Bike Details
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to announce the results of a multi-day illegal OHV/Dirt Bike public safety detail. Springfield Police Officers seized 14 off-highway vehicles during three strategic details during the…
Mayor Sarno Enjoys Visit and Prayer with Fr. Paolo Bagattini
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit and prayer from Fr. Paolo Bagattini of his home parish Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, School Committee Vice Chair Chris Collins, School Committee member Joesiah Gonzalez, former Veteran of…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates AIC Hockey on winning their Third Straight Atlantic Hockey Tournament Championship
American International College (AIC) men’s hockey team won their third straight Atlantic Hockey Tournament Championship on Saturday, defeating sixth-seeded Air Force 7-0.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Central High School Girls Basketball Team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Congratulations to our Central High School Golden Eagles Girls Basketball Team on winning the State D-I title. We are all so proud of these young ladies both on and off the court. Wishing our student athletes, the…
Mayor Sarno Celebrates Purim with Rabbi Noach Kosofsky
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Rabbi Noach Kosofsky to celebrate Purim. Purim celebrates the rescue of all Jews in the Persian Empire as recorded in the biblical book of Esther. As part of the celebrations, it is customary to celebrate by eating…
Mayor Sarno Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the Ashe Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and family.
Mayor Sarno, Chief of Staff Ashe and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Gee Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Mayor Sarno states, “Talk about diversity – everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Erin go bragh and…
Mayor Sarno, City Councilors Fenton, Allen and Lederman Visit Seniors at Hungry Hill Senior Center to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilors Michael Fenton, Tim Allen and Jesse Lederman joined with Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico and visited with the seniors at the Hungry Hill Senior Center with Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council President…