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Mayor Sarno Announces City of Springfield is Drafting Plans for Reopening Pending Governor Baker’s Four-Phased Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with his cabinet heads, continue to review plans for the eventual reopening of the City of Springfield, pending Governor Baker’s Four-Phased announcement which is expected to be released Monday, May 18, 2020.
City Hall…
Governor Baker Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening Massachusetts & Publishes Workplace Safety Standards
On Monday, May 11, 2020, Governor Baker announced a four-phased approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply across all sectors and industries once…
A Letter to the Editor from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Dear Letter to the Editor:
I have voiced to the Water and Sewer Commission, while we do have one of the best water systems in the country and continued infrastructure investments and improvements are key to keeping it top notch, we are currently…
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates each and every member of the Class of 2020 on their achievement of completing High School. Mayor Sarno stated, “From the halls of my Alma Mater of the High School of Commerce to the halls of City Hall, to the…
Springfield Office of Community Development Review of Draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan 7/1/2020-6/30/2024 and Draft of Actual Action Plan 7/1/2020-6/30/2021
Due to COVID19, the City of Springfield will be doing a virtual Facebook live to receive comments on the plans on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM. This will be live on the City of Springfield’s Facebook page at…
City of Springfield to Reopen Golf Courses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, announced today during the Mayor’s daily COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cabinet heads meeting that the City of Springfield will be reopening the…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank everyone for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Danny Vien of the Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston contact the Springfield Police Department to donate…
Overland Lofts Virtual Info Session May 15th
This fall, Overland Lofts will offer market rate housing that caters to teachers at 151 Chestnut St. To learn more, please see the below flyer for details about a May 15th virtual informational meeting.
Date: Friday, May 15th
Times: 12pm or 5pm
Joi…
413Cares - Online Community Resource Database for Western Mass
413Cares is a community portal that provides online access for residents of Western Massachusetts, connecting them to available resources from housing, to healthcare, early education and more. Use 413cares.org to access critical information,…
City of Springfield Preparing Release of CPHB Annual Report for 2019
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) is finalizing its annual report for 2019.
Mayor Sarno stated, “The COVID-19 crisis has delayed the finished report however, the statistics have continued to be…
Mayor Sarno Responds to Criticism by Mayor Morse
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno responds to remarks from Mayor Alex Morse of Holyoke criticizing the City of Springfield for deficit spending in responding to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am offended by Mayor Morse’s comments…
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATION ON FACE COVERINGS - May 6, 2020
Effective May 6, 2020, the Governor of Massachusetts has ordered individuals to wear face coverings in public settings when you cannot physically separate by 6 feet.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Encouraged by Homeless Testing Results
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced this morning during the Mayor’s daily COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cabinet heads meeting that of the 131 Friends of the Homeless individuals tested at…
Springfield Community Development Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Funds
The City of Springfield is posting its plan for spending new CARES Act $2,301,793 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds.
Mayor Sarno Very Grateful to the Antonacci Family for their Generous Philanthropic Gift
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to thank the Antonacci family for their very generous philanthropic gift of $125,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. This donation was part of the…