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Baystate Health - Routine Coronavirus Testing Should Not Be Sought At Emergency Departments

As the demand for COVID-19 testing surges as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the community and across the nation – combined with the fact there is a shortage of rapid tests and limited appointment slots available for PCR tests in…

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K9 Mr. Warner Retires After Successful Career - SPD K9 Unit Welcomes Flexx as its Newest Member

Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood announced the retirement of K9 Mr. Warner. Mr. Warner had a highly successful career working with K9 Officer Eric Blair. Mr. Warner received the 2021 Animal Hero Award presented by the Dakin Humane Society and the…

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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATION ON FACE COVERINGS - January 3, 2022

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced this week that masks will be required in City Hall and all municipal buildings, effective December 28, 2021. Mayor Sarno and Commissioner…

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City Hall and Municipal Buildings Closed Friday, December 31st 2021

Please be advised that Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year’s. 

In addition, DPW would like to remind residents that trash, recycling and scheduled bulk appointments…

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Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at City of Springfield Kwanza Ceremony Celebration

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Kwanzaa Collective of Pioneer Valley, master of ceremonies Ayanna Crawford, and keynote speakers Dr. Amilicar Shabazz, and Dr. Demetria…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of ‘Fort’ Stalwart Rudi Scherff

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to Rudi’s family, friends, and patrons of the historic and legendary Student Prince Fort Restaurant. Rudi was one of a kind, hardworking, eclectic,…

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City of Springfield to Reinstate Mask Mandate

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that masks will be required in City Hall and all municipal buildings, effective immediately. Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Caulton-Harris also…

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City of Springfield to Celebrate Kwanzaa

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with the Kwanzaa Collective of Pioneer Valley, master of ceremonies Ayanna Crawford, and keynote speakers Dr. Amilicar Shabazz & Dr. Demetria Shabazz for the 2021 Kwanzaa Ceremony Celebration at City Hall.

Mayor…

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Mayor Sarno Reports Progress on “Huge Pet Peeve” of Street Lights Being Out After Meeting with Eversource Officials

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shares an update on progress toward addressing street light outages following meeting with Eversource.

Mayor Sarno states, “After meeting with Eversource officials last month, some progress has been made in repairing and…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Commissioner Clapprood, Sheriff Cocchi and Ret. Colonel Gilpin to Provide Food for those in need of a Holiday Meal

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin and our local law enforcement officials to provide meals for up to 200 families in…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Denial Letter to Comcast for Franchise License Renewal

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as statutory issuing authority for the City of Springfield, has issued a preliminary assessment of denial to Comcast for their franchise license renewal. The current ten (10) year cable TV franchise license agreement with…

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Mayor Sarno Announces UFCW Local 1459 Votes to Ratify New Four Year Contract

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1459 has voted to ratify a new four-year labor contract.

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City Council President Marcus Williams to Continue Remote Council Meetings Amid Springfield's COVID-19 Surge

Council President Williams stated, "After discussions with HHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and in consideration of residents, the Council and its staff, department heads, and all those who interface with the City Council office, I am…

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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Police Officer Francisco Luna on being Awarded National Guardsman of the Year Award

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proudly congratulates Springfield Police Officer and U.S. National Guard member Francisco Luna on being awarded the prestigious National Guardsman of the Year Award for his heroic and lifesaving actions saving an unconscious…

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BRIGHT NIGHTS OPEN FOR HOLIDAYS

All will be bright on Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Night. Bright Nights at Forest Park will be open on the holidays from 5pm to 11pm for holiday revelers to enjoy the more than 675,000 lights that create magical scenes…

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Timber Cutting Begins for Forest Park Aquatic Garden Gazebo

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are proud to announce that the timber cutting process for the new Forest Park Aquatic Garden Gazebo began this week.

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Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi Proudly Join with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other Community Partners for a Special 'Springfield Holiday Festival'

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi were pleased to join with Springfield Together Inc., Teka Jones from Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other community partners to host the…

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MassHire Presents: Do You Know the Internet?

Learn what is really happening when you are online and more from MassHire’s Tech Shorts series. Visit masshirespringfield.org to Build Your Resume, Get Basic Help with Your Unemployment Claim, Get Help Getting Online, or Attend a Job Skills Webinar,…

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AMR Announces Holiday Hours for COVID-19 Testing Site at Eastfield Mall

American Medical Response (AMR), the City of Springfield’s provider of medical transportation, announced today that the daily “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing site at the Eastfield Mall will be closed due to lab closures in observation of Christmas…

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Mayor Sarno Approves MVP Grant Funds to Neighborhood Councils

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has approved Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant funding to nine (9) neighborhood councils that applied for grant funding to help increase awareness and participation in their respective neighborhood councils, with…

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