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Springfield Public Schools Closed Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Springfield Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th due to anticipated inclement weather forecasted and out of an abundance of caution. All after-school activities are also cancelled.

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2 Hour Delay for Springfield City Hall and Municipal Buildings

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Due to the timing of this anticipated inclement weather forecasted and out of an abundance of caution there will be a two (2) hour delay for the opening of Springfield City Hall and municipal buildings. City Hall and municipal buildings will open at…

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Mayor Sarno stops by soon to be new Big Y Grocery Store for our Downtown Neighborhood

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by today to witness the continued progress of the new Big Y grocery store for our downtown neighborhood area.

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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan meet with The Zoo in Forest Park

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan met with the Zoo in Forest Park Executive Director Sarah Tsitso and Forest Park Zoological Society Board President Nathan Bazinet, Board…

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City of Springfield Celebrates Dominican Community with Flag Raising Ceremony

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with our Springfield Dominican Community for a special flag raising ceremony on Saturday, February 25th at City Hall to commemorate the 178th anniversary of Dominican Independence. Mayor…

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Mayor Sarno and Councilor Perez to attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Fitness Equipment for North End Senior Center

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez and New North Citizens Council (NNCC) COO Jose Claudio joined with Eliana Gutierrez and staff from the Department of Elder Affairs, and our seniors from the North End for a special ribbon…

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Mayor Sarno joined with Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition for Launch of Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Public Health Institute of Western MA Senior Director of Programs & Development Sarita Hudson, Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition (YMHC) Manager Tiffany Rufino, YMHC members, and Beat the Odds youth advisors…

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Temporary Closure Notice of CT River Walkway Bridge

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The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) was recently notified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) of a structural issue related to the elevated section of the Connecticut River Bikeway that spans over the CSX…

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Mayor Sarno meets with Springfield State Delegation

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Communications Director Bill Baker met with State Senator Adam Gomez, and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams and Brian…

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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris attend Black Behavioral Health Network Inc. Inaugural Fundraising Event

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris attended the Black Behavioral Health Network Inc. inaugural fundraising event on Thursday, February 23rd at Springfield College. HHS Commissioner Helen…

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Mayor Sarno Announces $5.5 million in 10th Round of ARPA Funding Awards Including over 3,000 Households totaling over $4 million in Direct Cash Assistance

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s tenth round of ARPA funding awards totaling approximately $5.5 million.

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Mayor Sarno sends letter to Springfield State Delegation Requesting State ARPA Funding to Support City Programs and Initiatives

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter to the Springfield State Delegation requesting state American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the city of Springfield to continue to support the many successful programs and initiatives Mayor Sarno has created…

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Chief of Staff Ashe joins with D.A.R. Mercy Warren Chapter to Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Holly Stone Blair and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Mercy Warren Chapter to celebrate the birthday of our nation’s first President, George Washington. Ashe presented the…

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Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joins with students from Rebecca Johnson Elementary School for a community read along in celebration of Black History Month

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Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford attended Rebecca Johnson Elementary School for a community read along to celebrate Black History Month. Ford read to Mrs. Sears’s third grade class one of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s favorite books; A Homerun for Bunny by…

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Chief of Staff Ashe and Councilor Fenton join with MGM Springfield to highlight additional Reopening Measures

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and City Councilor and Chair of the Council’s Casino Oversight Committee Attorney Michael Fenton joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to highlight additional reopening measures…

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Springfield Police Department Holds Promotion Ceremony

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The Springfield Police Department held a promotional ceremony today at City Hall. The pinning ceremony saw the promotion of 1 Lieutenant and 4 Sergeants. Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and Mayor Sarno's Chief of Staff Tom Ashe brought…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Kristin Neville and Vanessa Ford to Discuss plans for 2023 Jazz and Roots Festival

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Constituent Services and Deputy Communications Director Molly Shea and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford met with Kristin Neville and Vanessa Ford today to discuss initial plans and preparations for the 2023 Jazz and Roots…

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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris meet with Nursing Home Officials and local State Delegation to work towards Resolution to Protect Residents and Save Jobs

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris were very appreciative to participate in a meeting late this afternoon with nursing home officials to discuss and obtain information about the most recent…

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Mayor Sarno stops to thank Roca Clean Sweep Initiative Crew

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On a chance meeting, Mayor Sarno stopped during his morning commute to work to visit and personally thank the Roca Clean Sweep Litter Patrol that was out and about in the Forest Park neighborhood by the ‘X’.

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Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Officials Announce Redevelopment Opportunity for Three Prime Downtown Properties

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham held a press conference today announcing redevelopment opportunity for three prime downtown properties…

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