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Mayor Sarno Enjoyed Visits from Two Special Visitors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed two special visitors this week. Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce and proud grandpa brought his adorable grandson to visit and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee brought her beautiful and handsome…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Meet with Advocates for Ending HIV Epidemic and for Achieving Zero HIV-Related Stigma
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris met today with Richard Johnson, Health and Prevention Program Director for New North Citizens Council and Shanique Spalding and Sasha Jimenez to discuss…
Mayor Sarno and Governor Baker Joined with Spirit of Springfield to Kick-off Bright Nights
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, President of Monarch Enterprises Paul Picknelly and Spirit of Springfield Board Members…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Police Department to Join with Springfield Together and Strong Young Minds for 3rd Annual Stuff a Cruiser Event at Walmart
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Police Department are proud to partner with Springfield Together Inc., and Strong Young Minds for the 3rd Annual Stuff a Cruiser event at Walmart on Boston Road to help share the joy of the holidays with…
Mayor Sarno Delighted to See Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees at MassMutual Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was delighted to see the Springfield Boys and Girls Club Festival of Trees displayed at the MassMutual Center this past Sunday. The Mayor also enjoyed seeing the pride and joy of those in attendance as the trees were being set…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Attend Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Director Amanda Pham, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and SRA Board Members Armando Feliciano (Chair) and Dot Lortie for a special tree…
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Plante and CDO Sheehan Announce Building Back Springfield Program
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. In advancing those…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined with City Officials for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Walsh Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick J. Sullivan, City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Kateri Walsh, Director of Capital Asset…
City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 25, 2021 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Residents…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined with the JFK Remembrance Committee for 58th Annual Remembrance Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, James E. Sullivan, Bishop James Gill, Vanessa…
MassDOT to Partial Close Bridge Over I-291
MassDOT has informed the City of Springfield of a partial Bridge Closure of Bridge S-24-071, which carries St James Ave. over I-291, on Monday night, November 22, 2021, between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
Mayor Sarno Stands By and Supports Vietnam Veteran Eugene Brice After Recent Racial and Disability Encounter in East Longmeadow
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno fully supports and stands by Springfield’s own Vietnam Veteran and former Springfield Veteran of the Year Eugene Brice after a recent and disgusting racial and anti-disability encounter in the Big Y parking lot in East…
Mayor Sarno Proud of School Committee Unanimous Vote to Rename Homer Street School after Retired State Representative and Civil Rights Icon Ben Swan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states he is proud and elated of the School Committee’s unanimous vote to rename the Homer Street School after retired State Representative and Civil Rights icon Ben Swan.
Garden of Remembrance Committee’s Annual ‘An Irish Country Christmas’ Concert Returns This Holiday Season
The 1916 Garden of Remembrance Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting the fourth annual An Irish Country Christmas concert on Sunday December 12th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pope Francis Preparatory School Theater. The show, starring Dee…
Mayor Sarno Announces Continued Relief for City Taxpayers - Will Recommend to City Council Decrease in Tax Rate -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in an effort to continue to provide as much relief possible for City residents and businesses, announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) property tax rates. The recommended rates for FY22 are…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Eastern States Exposition for Premium Beef Donation to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO Eugene Cassidy at Open Pantry in Springfield today, as the ESE donated over 400 lbs. of premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends…
Springfield Police Department Holds Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony
The Springfield Police Department held their Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony on Thursday November 18th at the Springfield Police Department Headquarters to remember and honor our brave and dedicated fallen officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.…
Mayor Sarno Announces Three More Categories of ARPA RFP’s Now Available
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be offering three more additional categories of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding opportunities under the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). …