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Mayor Sarno, Council President Lederman, Councilor Edwards, and City Officials Met with Neighborhood Councils to Discuss ARPA Process and Neighborhood Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman, Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards (Maple High Six Corners President) and School Committeewomen Barbara Gresham (Old Hill Council President) joined with Chief Development Officer Tim…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood meet with US Attorney Rachael Rollins and State and Federal Law Enforcement Partners on continued attack to rid our streets and neighborhoods of Repeat Violent Criminal Offenders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood met with our United States Attorney Rachael Rollins and our state and federal law enforcement partners along with City Solicitor Judge John Payne, District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s…
Mayor Sarno Attends Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Gándara Center’s new Administrative Office
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gándara Center’s new administrative office located at 933 East Columbus Ave on Friday, July 29, 2022. Gándara Chief Executive Officer Lois Nesci welcomed those in attendance…
‘Movies in the Park’ Schedule for Today, Thursday, July 28, 2022 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announced today that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie ‘Sing 2’ scheduled for tonight, Thursday, July…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Paul Picknelly on being named Honorary Consul for Italian Honorary Consulate in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Paul Picknelly for serving as the Honorary Consul General for the Italian Consulate in Springfield. Along with Massachusetts, the consulate also serves New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. In addition to his roles…
Mayor Sarno stopped by the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center to Wish Clodo Concepcion a Happy 90th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce stopped by the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center today to wish longtime neighborhood advocate Clodo Concepcion a happy 90th Birthday.
Mayor Sarno wishes Paula Thayer a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to wish Paula Thayer a happy and well deserved retirement. Paula has worked for the City of Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Department as the Assistant Director of Recreation.
Mayor Sarno Cheers on Students from Springfield Honors Academy during their Hikes Through History Summer Camp Workshop
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno ran into students from Springfield Honors Academy this morning as they were downtown as part of their Hikes Through History Summer Camp Workshop where they were visiting the North End and the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club for…
Chalk for Change Takes Place in Court Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris attended a free-family fun community event, Chalk for Change, on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The event was hosted by the Trust Transfer Project, a…
Mayor Sarno Reaches out to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Keep the Annual Mayflower Marathon Tradition
Upon hearing the news that the heartwarming annual tradition of the Mayflower Marathon would not be able to take place at the Basketball Hall of Fame (HOF) parking lot, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno reached out to the HOF to try and keep this wonderful and…
City of Springfield Finance Department Recognized with Distinguished Finance Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the City of Springfield Finance Department, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
‘Movies in the Park’ Schedule for Monday 7/25/22 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announced today that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie ‘Sing 2’ scheduled for tonight, Monday, July…
Springfield Ballers Offers Free Lacrosse Clinic
Springfield Ballers provides affordable opportunities to youth in athletics through programs that promote academic achievement and overall health and wellness for the purpose of creating a complete and well-rounded student athlete.
Dog Days of Summer at the Downtown Springfield Farmers' Market
Be downtown this Friday for the Downtown Springfield Farmer's Market in Tower Square Park! This week’s market will feature additional vendors and services for your furry best friends!
Friday, July 29th from 11:00am - 3:00pm @ Tower Square Park
Dogs…
Mass Hire Work Shops and Recruiting Events Happening This Week
Changing Careers
In-person workshop
Tue, July 26th 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Register: https://masshirespringfield.org/event/changing-careers-21/
Many Americans change careers. Their reasons range from responding to rapid changes in today’s job market…
Springfield Fire Department Office of Emergency Communications Hiring Dispatchers
The Springfield Fire Department Office of Emergency Communications are seeking applications for those seeking a career as a 911 dispatcher.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield Thunderbirds for being named the AHL Team of the Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates our Springfield Thunderbirds for being named the American Hockey League (AHL) Team of the Year. The Thunderbirds announced today that they received the prestigious AHL President’s Award for the 2021-2022 season…
City of Springfield Named by Luxury Travel Magazine as 1 of the 10 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan highlighted a recent Luxury Travel Magazine article that named the city of Springfield as one of the top 10 best places to live in Massachusetts.
City of Springfield to Keep Cooling Centers Open over the Weekend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be keeping cooling centers open over the weekend of Saturday, July 23 through Sunday, July 24, 2022 due to the…
Springfield DPW Announces that Solid Waste Collection will Begin Early on Friday, July 22nd Due to Heat Wave
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division wishes to inform the residents of Springfield who have municipal trash, recycling and yard waste collection that on Friday, July 22, 2022 collection will begin at 5:30 am due to the impending heat…