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Community Input Sought in Deciding School Model for 2nd Marking Period
Who: Springfield Public Schools School Committee
What: Virtual Town Hall to solicit community feedback for the 2nd Marking Period School Model
When: Tuesday, December 15th at 6 p.m.
Where: The program will air live on Focus Springfield and will be…
Mayor Sarno Helps Santa Flip on the Switch for Season Opening at Bright Nights at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Mercy Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer Dr.…
Project Bread - Providing Food Resources for Massachusetts Residents
Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline is available for any Massachusetts residents who may need it. Please be aware of and share this information with others.
The FoodSource Hotline number is 1-800-645-8333. The hours of operation are Monday through…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined the Oasis Food Pantry to Help Hand Out Food and Wish Everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Oasis Food Pantry and volunteers to help distribute much needed food and wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving Holiday.
Happy Holidays from Mayor Sarno
"It’s that time of the year, and from my heart to yours, here’s to a much better 2021 filled with good health and success!
Happy Holidays & God Bless.
Respectfully,
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno"
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Small Business Saturday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has declared Saturday, November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday in the City of Springfield.
City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
There will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 26, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined JFK Remembrance Committee for 57th Annual Remembrance Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal joined with the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, and James E. Sullivan and members JFK…
Mayor Sarno Announces Due to Thanksgiving Holiday Oasis Food Bank at Central High School will run on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 instead of Friday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that the Oasis Food Bank will run its meals program on Wednesday, November 25th instead of Friday, November 20, 2020 27th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli Honor Special Needs Student
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and the DPW Solid Waste Crews today to honor a special needs student at Putnam Vocational High School.
The DPW honored the student, who is also going through…
Springfield Fire Department Swears in 10 New Firefighters
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a swearing in ceremony at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex today for 10 new firefighters.
Those sworn in as the newest members of the Springfield Fire Department include: …
City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and AMR Offer Tips for Planning A Fun, Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving Day
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services and American Medical Response (AMR) want to offer some tips for families so that they can celebrate a healthy, fun and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Sarno Provides Update on Adult Use Marijuana
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno provided an update on a number of Adult Use Marijuana issues pending with the City.
Mayor Sarno Joined with City and State Officials for the Reopening of Pynchon Plaza
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Police Commissioner Cheryl…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce ‘Taking it to the Streets’ Gang Intervention and Prevention Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield under the auspices of the Office of Racial Equity in the name of public health and safety; will be ‘taking it to…
Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris Named 2020 Woman of Impact!
The City of Springfield’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen Caulton-Harris, has been selected as a Woman of Impact honoree by Business West for the year 2020. Commissioner Caulton-Harris and seven other honorees will be celebrated on…
Mayor Sarno Joined with AMR for Donation to the Foodbank of Western Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with American Medical Response (AMR) Northeast Regional Director Patrick Pickering for a donation to the Foodbank of Western Massachusetts. Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director for the Foodbank of Western Massachusetts…
Steps to Follow While Waiting for COVID-19 Test Results
Residents are directed to wait and quarantine while awaiting their COVID-19 test results.
Springfield DPW Issues Yard Waste Collection Notice
ATTENTION RESIDENTS!!!!!
Do to an excessive amount of Yard Waste being collected this week, the Department of Public Works will be running 2-3 days behind schedule for curbside yard waste collection over the next 2-3 weeks. Residents should have…