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Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to more than a Quarter-Million Dollars Recovered

At approximately 6:15 a.m. Wednesday January 26th, members of the Springfield Police Department’s Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan, Holyoke Police Officers under the direction of Captain Matthew Moriarty and…

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THE POWER OF THE PURSE: A Women’s Leadership Council Initiative

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Join the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council for the THE POWER OF THE PURSE: A Women’s Leadership Council Initiative to give a hand to women in need. The WLC is aiming to collect 300 used purses in good condition as well as items to fill them…

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Mayor Sarno Enjoys a Special Visit from 2nd Grade Student from Zanetti Montessori

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a special visit from Ian, a 2nd grade student at Zanetti Montessori School. Ian and his mom Nicky stopped by to catch up with the Mayor and to drop off the Mayor’s raffle calendar ticket in support of Zanetti.

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Springfield Public Libraries Closed Saturday Due to Pending Snow Storm

Due to the anticipated winter storm the Springfield Central Library and all neighborhood branches will be closed on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

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Mayor Sarno Celebrates Grand Opening of Del Rey Taqueria and Bar

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Jacinto Blanco-Munoz and his team for the grand opening of his new restaurant, Del Rey Taqueria and Bar at 211 Worthington Street – right next to Smith’s Billiards and Theodore’s BBQ. Del Rey Taqueria and Bar…

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Springfield State Delegation for Update on State Budget and Pending Legislation

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Communications Director William Baker met with the Springfield state delegation today as part of the Mayor’s monthly meeting to continue…

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City of Springfield Parking Ban Notice

Due to the anticipated winter storm, the City of Springfield will be enforcing a citywide parking ban as of 7:00 pm on Friday, January 28, 2022. The parking ban regulations are as follows:

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Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Applaud Purchase of TD Bank Center by Colebrook and Balise

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan applaud Colebrook Realty Services, Inc. and Balise on the purchase of the iconic TD Bank Center at 1441 Main Street. Colebrook and Balise purchased the 240,000 square foot office…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Harlem Globetrotter Ambassador Scooter Christensen and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Celebrate the Globetrotters’ History and to Kickoff Black History Month

|   Community News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Harlem Globetrotter Ambassador Scooter Christensen, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame President & CEO John Doleva, MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, MassMutual Center General Manager Sean…

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Public Skating Canceled at Cyr Arena

The Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) announced today that public skating at the Cyr Arena will be canceled this weekend (Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30, 2022), out of an abundance of caution, due to the…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Springfield Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Symphony Hall Manager Amanda Spear-Purchase met with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra…

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Mayor Sarno and Representative Puppolo Provide Testimony to State Judiciary Committee in Support of Governor Baker’s Dangerousness Legislation

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. gave testimony before the Commonwealth’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary today in support of Governor Charlie Baker’s Dangerousness Legislation; House Bill (H) 4290: An Act…

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Economic Empowerment for Women: 2022 Worth and Wealth Seminars

The Worth & Wealth Seminars will provide Massachusetts women with financial skills and knowledge to become more confident in their economic futures.

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City of Springfield Lifeguard Training Course

The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Division will be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course during February vacation week at Milton Bradley School, 22 Mulberry St. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. 

Persons 15 years of age…

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Virtual Job Fair Coming Up on Monday 1/31

Virtual Job Fair Coming Monday!

Register here: masshirespringfield.org/app/

Click this link to see which companies are recruiting: masshirespringfield.org/wp-content/uploads/VIRTUAL-JOB-EXPO-Companies-Recruiting-Jan-2022-1.pdf

Use…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on District Attorney’s Findings on Officer-Involved Shooting

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and I again express our thoughts and prayers to the grieving family, as well as good health, a speedy recovery and encouragement to our brave and dedicated police officer on…

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Professional Development Training Continues for Springfield Police Supervisors

Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to announce she is sending a dozen Springfield Police Supervisors to a professional development leadership program beginning Friday January 21st.

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Bay Path University to Mark Day of Service with Community Resource Drive

Bay Path University will mark the national day of service honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by holding a community resource drive on Saturday, January 22. The University will be collecting much needed supplies, such as diapers,…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Retired State Representative Athan ‘Soco’ Catjakis

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to Soco’s wife Helen, sons Chris and Chuck, and family and friends. ‘Soco’ was the consummate constituent services person – it was in his DNA. Nothing…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of MLK Family Services President and CEO Ronn Johnson

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of MLK Family Services President and CEO Ronn Johnson – ‘he was taken away from all of us way to early.’ My sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to Ronn’s…

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