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Mayor Sarno Joined with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation at MGM Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with American Medical Response (AMR) Northeast Regional Director Patrick Pickering and AMR officials for their 5th Commencement of the Earn While You Learn program at the Roar Comedy Club…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Indian Orchard Citizens Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiative on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Yesterday evening, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial…
Mayor Sarno Attends Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley’s Education Fair and Expo - Mayors Forum
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mayor Nicole LaChapelle of Easthampton, Mayor William Reichelt of West Springfield, and Mayor Roxann Wedegartner of Greenfield for a Mayors Forum hosted by the Realtor Association of Pioneer Valley. The Mayors…
Gardening the Community's New Farm Store Hours & Other Updates
New Farm Store hours coming September 20!
Starting the week of September 20th, Gardening the Community's (GTC) Walnut Street Farm Store will be open on Tuesdays from 3-6pm! Friday hours are also shifting to 3-6pm to accommodate after-school and work…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce and Introduce COVID-19 Youth Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris hosted a virtual Vax Force meeting yesterday and announced and introduced the three young individuals who will serve on the COVID-19 Youth Council. The…
Mayor Sarno to Recommend Hazard Pay for School Nurses and Tradesman Who When Called Upon by the City Went Above and Beyond Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will recommend hazard pay for our Springfield Public School Nurses and Tradesman. Although they serve as School Department employees, when they were called upon by the City to assist with city side operations in responding to…
Follow the Job Trail: Western Mass In-Person Job Fair Happening September 15th
Follow The Trail, Find Your Career!
Region-Wide, In-Person Job Fair!
September 8th & 15th
Here’s How It Works:
The Western Mass Job Trail brings together job seekers and employers! Job seekers are able to start a new career and secure steady work…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Meet with Organizers for Ride to Remember
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, DPW Deputy Director Vinny DeSantis, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and representatives from the State Police, American Medical Response, and Ride to Remember met…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Springfield Cultural Partnership to Discuss ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiatives on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…
Mayor Sarno and SPS Scholar Athletes Welcomed Visitors to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Enshrinement Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide and High School Basketball Coach Lavar Click-Bruce joined with Springfield High School Scholar Athletes to greet and congratulate the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 at the Enshrinement Ceremony held here…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, Deputy Chief Hess and District Chief Denson Recognize National Preparedness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Chief Michael Hess and District Chief of Emergency Preparedness Tyrone Denson to recognize National Preparedness Month at the City of Springfield’s Emergency Operations…
Review & Receive Citizen Input on Springfield’s DRAFT Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) FY 20-21
Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 pm
The DRAFT CAPER will be available for 15 day comment period beginning on September 13, 2021. The CAPER will be available online at: http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/cos/services/dept_cd.htm
Interested parties…
Latino Literacy Program Set to Begin at Hispanic-American Heritage Library
The Latino Literacy Program is designed to improve the literacy abilities of both children and parents. Most are developed for parents of preschoolers or early school-age kids with the goal of enhancing a child's school readiness and success while…
Springfield Police & Hampden County Sherriff’s Department to Offer Gun Buy-Back Program
The Springfield Police Department is partnering with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and Springfield City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Jesse Lederman on a gun buyback program.
City of Springfield Raises Greek Flag to Celebrate the Return of Glendi Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Gumersindo Gomez and State Senator John Velis joined with representatives from the Greek Cultural Center and St. George Cathedral to celebrate the return of the Glendi by raising Greek Flag at City Hall. …
City of Springfield to Implement Citywide Mask Mandate Policy
By order of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Board of Health, the City of Springfield will implement a citywide mask mandate policy, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, September 13, 2021 and will remain in effect…
SEIU Local 888 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the SEIU Local 888 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The SEIU Local 888 represent municipal Civil Engineers.
Springfield Library Foundation Announces Special Generous Gift to the East Forest Park Library Branch Promise Realized Campaign from the White Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Springfield Library Director Molly Fogarty, Springfield Library Foundation President Patrick Markey, Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld, Springfield Library Foundation member…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Continue Neighborhood Council Listening Tour on ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiatives on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…