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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…
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…
City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Temporarily Suspended Due to Snowstorm
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that due to the severity and timing of the snowstorm, there will be no collection of trash, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
Trash and recycling…
Mayor Sarno Gives a Shout Out to AIC Hockey
The American International College (AIC) men’s hockey team has enjoyed success during the challenging and limited hockey season.
Mayor Sarno Joined with MGM Springfield and the Spirit of Springfield for Special Bright Nights Gift to AMR and PVTA Frontline Workers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and Board Chair Melinda Phelps to present American Medical Response (AMR) and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA)…
Mayor Sarno Joined City Officials for Flag Dedication Ceremony in East Forest Park Neighborhood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to join with City Councilor Tim Allen, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Deputy Director of Parks Buildings, and Recreation Management Peter Krupczak, Assistant City Forester Alex Sherman, and Building Supervisor John…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Announces Custody Protect Pilot Program for Police Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood announced today that the Springfield Police Department (SPD) will be initializing a pilot program to use artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor the health and safety of people in…
Mayor Sarno Continues Public Forum on Police Community Relations and Reforms
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney…
City Spreads Holiday Cheer to Springfield Seniors and the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Superintendent Dan Warwick were pleased to join with artist and singer Dee Reilly, and…
City of Springfield Holds Menorah Lighting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again attended the Annual Hanukkah Celebration with Lubavicher Yeshiva Academy for the lighting of the Menorah in Court Square to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. This year the ceremony was held under COVID-19 guidelines…
December Family Activities from the Springfield City Library
The Springfield City Library has been hard at work creating virtual and socially distanced opportunities for you and your family. Take a look at some new things happening online & at your local branches.
Happy Holidays to All
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes all a happy and healthy holiday season.
MCCA Acquires Springfield Civic Center Parking Garage from Springfield Parking Authority
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has acquired the Springfield Civic Center Parking Garage (SCCG), which was previously owned and operated by the Springfield Parking Authority (SPA). The MCCA will replace the existing structure…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Joined with MHA for the Launch of Wellness Without Walls Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) President and CEO Cheryl Fasano, MHA Vice President of Resource Development and Branding Kimberley Lee, and…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Chrismery Gonzalez as New Coordinator of the Office of Racial Equity
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today the appointment of Chrismery Gonzalez as the City of Springfield’s new Coordinator of the Office of Racial Equity.
City Clerk’s Office Temporarily Closed and DPW Yard Waste Collection Slowed by COVID-19 Coronavirus
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno after conferring with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce that out of an abundance of caution, the City Clerk’s Office will temporarily close due to potential exposure. City Clerk…
Mayor Sarno Joins Three Other Massachusetts Mayors to Deliver Important Message About Combatting Social Isolation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is joining Mayors across Massachusetts in reaching out to their communities about the need to connect with others — especially older adults. Teaming up with the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston and AARP Massachusetts,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 79th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “On the 79th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – we pause and remember those servicemen and women who lost their lives. May God rest their souls and God Bless America.”
Mayor Sarno Announces and Grateful to More Business Challenge Donations to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that additional businesses have answered the challenge of giving to our local business community by Dan Roulier of Roulier and Associates during these challenging and surreal times for the Food Bank of…
You're Invited: Public Forum on Police Community Relations and Reforms
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney…