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Mayor Sarno and Officials March in Springfield Puerto Rican Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials marched in the 2023 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday, September 17th. The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade kicked off at 11:00 am in the North End on the corner of Main Street and Wason Ave…
CAFO TJ Plante Thanks Mayor Sarno After 16-Year Career of Strong Financial Leadership; Moving on to Private Sector
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that long-time Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante will be stepping down after 16-years of sound, prudent and strong financial leadership with the City of Springfield. Serving as the…
Springfield Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Sarno Wishes Sister Mary Caritas a Happy 100th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attend a special 100th Birthday Celebration in honor of Sister Mary Caritas. Mayor Sarno presented Sister Caritas with the Key to the City in honor of her lifelong dedication and compassion to our Springfield community and…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Officials attend Special Groundbreaking Ceremony for DM Renaissance Development
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Housing Director Gerry McCafferty attended the special groundbreaking ceremony for DM Renaissance Development, LLC. newest project at 443 State Street. This development is made…
Student Assignment Services Center Moving to 43 Homer Street
Due to building improvements, the Springfield Public Schools Student Assignment Services Center will be TEMPORARILY moving to 43 Homer Street.
Mayor Sarno, Water & Sewer Commission and City Officials Provide Update on Water Main Break: Boil-Water Notice Lifted
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Director of Legal Affairs and Chief Procurement Officer Theo Theocles, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Springfield Public Schools Superintendent…
Boil Water Notice Lifted in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission announced this morning that the Boil-Water notice issued by the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) on Tuesday, September 12th has been lifted as of this morning,…
Mayor Sarno, Water & Sewer Commission Executive Director Schimmel and City Officials Provide Update on Water Main Break Situation and Boil-Water Notice
- Mayor Sarno Issues Emergency Declaration -
Water and Sewer Commission Service Alert
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is currently working to address water service-related issues that is impacting the city. Water and Sewer Commission Crews are working diligently to fix the issue ASAP. On behalf of the City of Springfield…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join Spirit of Springfield for a Special September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and Police Deputy Chief Rupert Daniel will join with Kimberly…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Announces Redevelopment of Calhoun Park - $4 million of ARPA Funding for City Parks Announced & Over $100 million Total Invested in City Parks -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan joined with City Councilor Maria Perez, State Senator Adam Gomez, School Committee member Joesiah Gonzalez, New North Citizens Council…
Mayor Sarno and Councilors Davila and Fenton to Co-Sponsor Ordinance to Increase Illegal Dumping Fines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilors Victor Davila and Attorney Michael Fenton will co-sponsor an ordinance for the City Council to consider that will look to increase the fines for illegal dumping in the City of Springfield. Currently, the…
City of Springfield to Keep Cooling Centers Open
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be keeping the cooling centers open for Friday, September 8th, 2023 due to the anticipated heat.
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and Officials Celebrate new DeBerry-Swan School with Special Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with School Committee Vice Chairwoman LaTonia Monroe-Naylor, School Committee members Barbara Gresham, Denise Hurst and Chris Collins, City Council President…
Springfield Public Schools to have early dismissal
Due to the weather forecast, schools will dismiss early on Friday, September 8th, and there will be no after-school activities.
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi hold Fire Department Graduation and Badge Pinning Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and the Fire Department command staff held a special badge pinning ceremony for new firefighters with Springfield Fire Department on Thursday, September 7th at the Sullivan Safety Complex on Carew…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Celebrate Glendi 2023 with Greek Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senators Adam Gomez and John Velis, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, City Council President Jesse Lederman, Agawam City Councilor George Bitzas, Police Deputy Chief Rupert Daniel, IT Director Andy Doty, Honor…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and SRA Announce McCaffery Interests Inc. as Preferred Developer for Three Downtown Properties
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham announced today the selection of Chicago-based McCaffery Interests Inc. (McCaffery) as the preferred…
Springfield Public Schools will have Early Dismissal
Due to the weather forecast, schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, September 6, and on Thursday, September 7th and there will be no after-school activities.