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City of Springfield Action Plan Substantial Amendment #13 2019-2020 CDBG-CV

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in the amount of $4,051,632.00 to the City of Springfield. These CDBG-CV funds are authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…

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City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans’ Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department, the Springfield…

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State Representatives Gonzalez, Puppolo and Ramos, and State Senator Gomez Recognize Springfield’s Finance Team for Receiving Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and the City of Springfield’s Finance Division Team was recognized by the Springfield State Delegation for their continued financial excellence for receiving the…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Legendary Restauranteur Andy Yee

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my wife Carla and I are so very sorry to hear about our longtime family friend Andy Yee’s passing. Our sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to his wife Sarah, his children, Mom Linda Yee,…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Met with Upper Hill Residents Council to Provide Update on MCDI Property

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to meet with and hear the concerns from our neighborhood councils and residents. Today, Mayor Sarno and city officials met with the Upper Hill Residents Council and neighborhood residents to continue the discussion…

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Indian Orchard is Blooming! Mayor Sarno Joined with Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to Support and Kick-off Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Indian Orchard Neighborhood Council today to kick off the Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign and thank those residents and businesses who continue to support this great beautification initiative.

Mayor Sarno…

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City of Springfield Proudly Celebrates Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield are proud to join with Dunkin' to Celebrate 'Iced Coffee Day' to benefit our Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield.

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Joined with Spirit of Springfield for a Star Spangled Springfield Announcement

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and city…

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Springfield Public Schools Grab-and-go Meal Service Closed for Memorial Day

Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. To ensure families have access to meals despite the Monday closure, additional meals will be…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with MGM Springfield and Local Officials for Grand Opening of Wahlburgers

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with MGM Springfield Vice President and Legal Counsel Seth Stratton, Governor Baker’s Western Massachusetts Director Jose Delgado, local business owner Paul Picknelly, and Chef Paul Wahlberg for the grand opening of…

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City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Reopen June 1, 2021

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that pending any unforeseen events the City of Springfield will transition to the full phased reopening of City Hall and all municipal buildings to the public effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

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Coming Up: VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PVTA PROPOSED FARE MODIFICATIONS

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) will be holding a virtual public hearing on June 10, 2021 on proposed modifications.

At the time of the hearing, go to www.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join-meeting and enter the correct Meeting ID.

 

 

 

 

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Mayor Sarno and Family Welcomes Chef Paul Wahlberg and Wahlburgers to Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his family enjoyed a night out at Wahlburgers restaurant located at 1028 Main St in Springfield over the weekend. Wahlburgers is set to open to the public on Tuesday May 25, 2021. 

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, "After…

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PVTA’s Wheelchair Securement System Demonstration

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) will be holding a deomonstration for its new Bus Wheelchair Securement System this Thursday, May 27th from 10am-12pm at Union Station, Bay 10. 

Union Station is located at 55 Frank B. Murray St.…

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Mayor Sarno Holds Final COVID-19 Situational Update Meeting

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that pending any unforeseen events and due to the City of Springfield and the Commonwealth’s transitioning to the full phased reopening of all sectors and industries and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in…

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Councilor Brown and Pastor Brown

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown and Pastor Eric Brown to continue discussions on the city’s continued response and solutions aimed at engaging our youths…

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Mayor Sarno & PBRM Director Sullivan Join with Concerned Citizens for Springfield, Inc. and Neighborhood Councils to “Keep Springfield Clean and Friendly”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan joined today with Mary Ann Maloney and members of Concerned Citizens of Springfield, Inc. (CCS), City Councilor Melvin Edwards along with Springfield’s…

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Mayor Sarno and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Gee Joined with the National League of Cities for a Virtual Mayor’s Institute Forum

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee, and city and regional officials joined with the National League of Cities for a virtual Mayor’s Institute forum with mayors from around the nation to discuss key issues…

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Mayor Sarno Stopped by Angelina Florian Park and Visited with the Staff and Children from Square One 

On this beautiful Spring day, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe visited with the staff at Square One and said hello to the children while they were enjoying the good weather and playing outside at our Angelina Florian Park.

Mayor…

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Mayor Sarno Announces Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Recommendation

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante today submitted to the City Council for approval the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget.  The recommended FY22 budget totals $755.7 million, a $28.1 million or 3.9%…

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