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Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Customer Assistance Program
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Customer Assistance Program (CAP) is intended to support low-income, single-family homeowners with their water and/or sewer accounts with the Commission. Eligible and approved customers can receive a…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Senators Gomez and Lesser for a Special Announcement from Leonard Underwood and Upscale Socks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Senators Adam Gomez and Eric Lesser joined with Upscale Socks owner Leonard W. Underwood for a special announcement of a new sock design in honor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the William C. Sullivan…
City of Springfield Raises Puerto Rican Flag in Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi joined with State Senators Adam Gomez and Eric Lesser, State Representative Orlando Ramos, City Councilor Jesse Lederman and local officials and residents for the City’s 32nd Annual Puerto…
Mayor Sarno and Representative Puppolo Joined with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston for Springfield Taiwan Day and Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., joined with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO-Boston) Director-General Jonathan C.Y. Sun for a special Springfield Taiwan Day and Flag raising ceremony at City…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Members of State Cannabis Control Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Edward Pikula, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Commission members Nurys Camargo…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Hold Special Coffee Hour to Wish Carolyn Y. Jackson a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the family, friends and co-workers of his longtime Administrative Assistant and friend, Carolyn Y. Jackson, to wish her good health, love and all the best as she gets ready to call it a career and retire after 41…
Springfield DPW to Continue With Yard Waste Pickup on Saturday
Due to the high volume of seasonal yard waste, the city is behind in picking up yard waste for Friday, October 29, 2021.
The Department of Public Works will be working on Saturday, October 30, 2021 to pick up any routes that were not finished…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Raise Nearly $10,000 in Support of Rays of Hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that the City of Springfield and School Department employees came together during the month of October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – to collectively raise $9,800 in support of Rays of Hope as part of…
Mayor Sarno Thrilled Springfield Ranked #1 in Nation for Tech Job Growth
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to learn that according to a recent article from the Business Journals the City of Springfield ranked #1 for the biggest growth in the nation for tech jobs. According to the article, Springfield, Massachusetts saw a…
Fire Chiefs Association Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the Springfield Fire Chiefs Association have agreed to the merit bonus pay for their members. The Fire Chiefs Association…
Springfield City Library: What's New this October?
The month of October is almost over, but not before these three amazing events take place. Visit https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/ for more!
Fall Classes and Work Shops at the Springfield Museum School
Although we’re turning the clocks back, there’s still time to join a fall class or a one-day workshop! Try a new art form or brush up on basic techniques from your home on Zoom or in person. Get a head-start on your holiday shopping with the gift…
Springfield Police Department Shares Resources and Services in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized each October, the Springfield Police Department wishes to share warning signs, resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Lifting of Mask Mandate Effective November 1, 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a COVID-19 situational update press conference today announcing that after reviewing the COVID-19 cases over the past five-weeks, the citywide mask…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Elder Terrence Haynes and Voices of Praise for their Role in the Upcoming Movie about Whitney Houston - ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Springfield’s own Elder Terrence Haynes and Voices of Praise for their accomplishments in landing a role in the upcoming movie ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’, a joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Robert Shonak for 50 Years of Service with the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was proud to join with Robert ‘Bob’ Shonak and his family, friends and colleagues to celebrate and recognize his 50 years of dedicated service to the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation, with the…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Irish Representative and Hunger Strike Survivor Patrick Sheehan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan welcomed Patrick Sheehan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast West, Norther Ireland, and 1981 Hunger Strike…
2021 Municipal Election Early Voting Begins Saturday Oct. 23
Voting Information for the 2021 Springfield School Committee & City Council Election