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Solid Waste Holiday Schedule Reminder
The Department of Public Works has issued a reminder to residents regarding the Solid Waste Holiday Schedule, which is in effect for the next two weeks:
Christmas Week: If your trash and recycling is scheduled for Tuesday, December 25th, your…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno To Participate In Massachusetts Emergency Managemnt Ageny’s Statewide Assistance Program/Debris Management Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will be participating in the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency’s 2012 Statewide Public Assistance Program/Debris Management Conference. Mayor Sarno, along with City of Springfield Emergency Management Director, Robert…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Extends Invitation To Participate In Moment Of Silence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received an invitation from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick at the request of Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy to join in a moment of silence at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 to mark the one week anniversary of…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Super Bowl Champions Central High School Football Team
Mayor Sarno welcomes the Super Bowl Champion Central High School Football Team to City Hall on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mayor Sarno offered a proclamation to commemorate the occasion and declared the day “Springfield Central High School Football…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Delegation From Russia led by State Senator Stan Rosenburg
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a delegation from Pskov, Russia on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. The delegation was led by State Senator Stan Rosenburg, The delegation was here to hear about best practices from the City of Springfield. Speakers…
Mayor Domenic Sarno attends Springfield College Sisters School Signing
Mayor Sarno attends signing of a continuing agreement between Springfield College and Kokugakuin University Hokkaido Junior College. The two Schools have been sister schools since 2010. They signed the original five-year renewable agreement to…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of Blighted Property at 81-83 Tyler Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Housing Officials announced today the demolition of 81-83 Tyler Street, which is set to begin on Monday, December 17, 2012.
This demolition is part of the City’s continued revitalization efforts in the…
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, 32 fire service personnel from 32 communities graduated from the 20th offering of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. The thirteen-week program was developed in…
Mayor Sarno Announces Staff Changes in the Finance Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that Springfield’s Chief Administrative & Financial Officer (CAFO) Lee Erdmann has submitted his resignation and that his voluntary separation with the City of Springfield is effective January 11, 2013 with his…
DPW Announces Last Day for Curbside Yardwaste Collection
The Department of Public Works has announced the last day for curbside yard waste collection in the City will be this Friday December 7th. The DPW will be transitioning from leaf and yard waste collection into preparation for snow operations. The…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Hires New Constituent Services Director
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today changes in his office staff. James Leydon, formerly Director of Constituent Services will replace Attorney Thomas Walsh, former Director of Communication for Mayor Sarno. In addition, William Baker will join the…
Bright Nights Recognizaed As One Of America’s Best Places For Holiday Lights
Yahoo Travel has recognized Bright Nights in Springfield, MA in their article; America’s Best Places for Holiday Lights. The article can be viewed here: http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/america-s-best-places-for-holiday-lights-184214027.html?page=10