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Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings to Western Mass Developers Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings welcoming guests to the 3D virtual Western Mass Developers Conference. The 2020 Western Mass Developers Conference was originally planned for this past spring but was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19…
Springfield DPW Announces Bondi's Island Landfill Will Reopen Thursday
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that Bondi’s Island landfill will reopen for residential drop-off beginnging Thursday October 22, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.
Residents from Springfield can bring yard and leaf waste to…
Mayor Sarno Thanks the Springfield Rotary Club for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for dedicated City employees.
Members from the Springfield Rotary Club joined with Mayor Sarno, Police Commissioner…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Representatives from Covanta
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Marcus Williams joined with city officials and representatives from Covanta to discuss the recent fire incident that occurred at their landfill at Bondi’s Island and what remedies…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and School Committeewoman Perez Provides Gerena School Tunnel Project Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, School Committeewoman Maria Perez, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan are pleased to…
Stop the Spread Initiative Extended Until December 31, 2020 in the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the Commonwealth’s Stop the Spread initiative has been extended until December 31, 2020 in the City of Springfield.
DPW Annouces Bondi's Island Landfill Will Remain Closed for Residential Drop Off
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that the Bondi’s Island landfill will remain closed for residential drop off of yard waste material at least through Wednesday, October 21, 2020, due to the ongoing fire event at…
Mayor Sarno Request Commissioner Clapprood to Continue to Crackdown on Excessive Noise from Modified Exhaust Systems
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has requested for Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to continue to crackdown on the excessive noise from aftermarket/modified exhaust systems and mufflers from vehicles, motorcycles and other illegal road vehicles such as…
Yard Waste Collection is Canceled Today Due to Fire at Bondi's Island
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that due to the fire at Bondi’s Island landfill, the DPW is unable to collect yard waste today, Friday, October 16, 2020. Yard waste collection that was scheduled for today will…
Springfield DPW Announces Bondi's Island Landfill Will Be Closed Friday and Saturday Due to Fire
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works has announced that due to a large brush fire at the Bondi’s Island Landfill, the landfill will not be open to accept yard waste drop off from residents on Friday, October 16, 2020 and Saturday,…
Springfield Police Department to Offer Free Prescription Drug Disposal
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. This year’s National Takeback event is…
City of Springfield to Temporarily Close Cyr Arena after Potential COVID-19 Exposure
The City of Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation, in consultation with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City of Springfield’s Health and Human Services COVID-19 public health and safety…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Hold After Action Workshop Virtual Meeting
The After Action Workshop is sponsored by the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services. This Workshop was produced with input, advice, and assistance from the After Action Planning Team, which followed guidance set forth in the U.S.…
Mayor Sarno and Administration Met with Thomas J. O’Connor “TJO” Animal Control and Adoption Center Team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen-Caulton Harris, CAFO TJ Plante, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined for a meeting with Director Pam Peebles and members of her team from the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and…
Springfield Public Schools to Pause All Athletic Events and Practices for Fall Sports for Two Weeks
The Springfield Public Schools in consultation with the state Department of Public Health, City of Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City of Springfield’s Health and Human Services COVID-19…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Hold Virtual Neighborhood Council COVID-19 Update Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with board members from the city's Neighborhood Councils and Civic Associations for a virtual COVID-19 Update Meeting.
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Mayor Sarno Congratulates and Welcomes Incoming Bishop William D. “Bill” Byrne
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates and welcomes incoming Bishop William D. “Bill” Byrne on being named by the Vatican as the new Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno stated, “On behalf of the City of Springfield I want to…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Eversource and Columbia Gas for Merger Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with officials and representatives from Eversource and Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a merger announcement at the Columbia Gas facility on Roosevelt Ave.
Massachusetts Announces Comprehensive Eviction Diversion Initiative to Keep People Safely Housed During Pandemic
On Monday October 12, 2020 Governor Baker's administration announced a comprehensive set of resources, known as the Eviction Diversion Initiative, to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. The goal of…