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City Hall and Municipal Buildings to Close for New Year's Day

Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020, and will remain closed on Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day.

 

City Hall and all municipal buildings will re-open…

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Dr. Seuss License Plates Celebrate Legacy of Springfield Native

Oh the Places You'll Go... with the Cat in Tow!

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Mayor Sarno Announces Outreach and Support Continues Towards Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Rebuild

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the outreach and support for the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Presbyterian Church continues to pour in to help them rebuild.

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Mayor Sarno Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during this surreal and challenging COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Soon we will be able to shake hands and give a hug. Until then, I strongly encourage…

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REMINDER: Department of Public Works Notices

The Springfield Department of Public Works reminds residents that:

1. Trash and Recycling Scheduled for pick-up on Friday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2021, will be picked up on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Please have your barrels at the curb no later…

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Mayor Sarno Looks Forward to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council 2021 Indian Orchard Blooms Campaign

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Building, and Recreational Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, and Deputy Director of Neighborhood Services Ed Whitley joined with Paul Caron, President of Paul E. Caron Associates, and Indian Orchard…

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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce “The Vax Force”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has created the “Vax Force” – a COVID-19 Vaccine Education Committee.

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Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Share Arson Hotline

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi shared the Arson Hotline today during the Mayor’s weekly COVID-19 Coronavirus situational update meeting after Commissioner Calvi reported a recent uptick of suspicious fires.

Arson Hotline: …

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Mayor Sarno Joined and Thanked Mascon Medical for their Generous Personal Protective Equipment Donation

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Global President & CEO of Mascon Medical John R. Chen, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, and Springfield Police Department…

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Springfield Public Schools Providing Meals for Children in Need During the Holiday Break

All Springfield children under 18 are invited to pick-up complimentary meals to last through the week of Christmas

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into month nine, food insecurity in Western Massachusetts continues to grow. To ensure that no…

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Mayor Sarno Proud to Wear New Forest Park Middle School Sweatshirt

Update: Mayor Sarno proudly rocked his new sweatshirt from FP middle school today - Christmas Eve 2020.

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Newly Installed Bishop Byrne

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to meet with Bishop William D. “Bill” Byrne, who was installed as the tenth Bishop for the Diocese of Springfield last week.

Mayor Sarno welcomed Bishop Byrne, who took a walk down to City Hall from Saint Michael’s…

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Merry Christmas!

Friendly reminder that while Santa Hats are optional this season, masks are not. Stay safe and healthy. 

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Call for Art: SPark! Igniting Our Community Public Art in Pynchon Plaza

The Springfield Cultural Partnership, Springfield Museums and City of Springfield are thrilled to announce SPark! Igniting Our Community, a public art project, coming to the City's newly renovated Pynchon Plaza in 2021. Requests for applications for…

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City Hall and Municipal Buildings to Close at 2:00pm on Thursday December 24th and Thursday December 31st 2020

Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday December 24, 2020 and will remain closed on Friday December 25, 2020 in observance of Christmas.

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Important Notice from the Department of Public Works about Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection

Please be advised that the Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has modified the solid waste collection schedule to accommodate the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.

  1. For residents whose regular collection day is Friday, trash and…
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City of Springfield Parking Ban Lifted

The City of Springfield parking ban will end as of 9:00 a.m. today, December 21, 2020. We thank you very much for your assistance and cooperation with this matter

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Springfield DPW Activates Weather Command Center

On Wednesday, December 16th, the DPW activated their weather command center at 11:30 pm which oversees the plowing operations throughout the city.

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Mayor Sarno and City Solicitor Pikula Provide City Council with Update on Changes and Reforms Made at the Springfield Police Department

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Solicitor Attorney Edward Pikula, upon the request from City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, today provided the City Council with an update on the changes and reforms that have been made to date with the Springfield Police…

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City Hall and all Municipal Buildings Closed Thursday, December 17, 2020

Due to the impending weather Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Due to the impending snowstorm and upon recommendation of emergency preparedness…

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