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Springfield Police Department C3 Mason Square Unit Hold Easter Bag Drive-Thru Event
The Springfield Police Department C3 Mason Square Unit and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click joined with members of the community to hold a Free Easter Bag Drive-Thru event this past weekend for children.
MassHire Webinar: Google Sheets - Budgeting
Create a plan to better manage your money. This webinar will demonstrate the construction of a home budget using Google Sheets. We will build a yearly budget step by step using formulas, functions, formatting, and multiple sheet editing.
Springfield Police Department Academy Graduation and Promotional Pinning Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and her SPD leadership team as the Springfield Police Department (SPD) held a graduation ceremony and a promotional pinning ceremony for their newest eleven supervisors at…
City of Springfield Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Lisa Poutre and the Sunshine Village to acknowledge Autism Awareness Month in the city of Springfield. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring April 2, 2021, as Autism Awareness Day in the City of…
City of Springfield to Open Golf Courses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan have announced that the City of Springfield will be opening Franconia and Veterans Municipal Golf Courses this Friday, April 2,…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Implore Residents and Businesses to Stay Vigilant as COVID-19 Cases Rise in Springfield and Across the Commonwealth
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris have been notified by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) that the City of Springfield will be moving back into the “Red”.
Mayor Sarno Joined with UniCare for Grant Announcement to the Springfield Boys and Girls Club
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with UniCare General Manager David Morales and Springfield Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Vincent Borello for a grant announcement at the Springfield Boys and Girls Club on Carew Street. The UniCare Foundation…
Mayor Sarno and City Council President Williams Continue Ongoing Meetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click met with City Council President Marcus Williams and Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown today to continue dialogue on public safety initiatives, specifically to quell the gun…
Black-Owned Business/Non-profit Grants For COVID Impacts
The Association of Black Business and Professionals has received a $100,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Urban Agenda grant as part of an initiative to address disparities in pandemic recovery assistance in the communities which have…
Mayor Sarno Joins for South End Economic Development Update Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined today for a meeting with South End Citizens Council President Leo Florian and Balise Motor Sales CEO Jeb Balise for updates on economic development and revitalization efforts in the South End…
SPS Announces Return to In-Person Learning
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Assistance Superintendent Lydia Martinez, Rebecca Johnson School Principal Chris Sutton, and school administrators and staff in announcing Springfield Public Schools (SPS) plans for…
City of Springfield Announces Additional Local Neighborhood Vaccination Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, State Representative Bud L. Williams, Dr. Sly Douglas Northeast Regional Lead for Curative, and Home City Housing Executive Director Thomas Kegelman…
DPW Will Begin the Spring Season Collection of Yard Waste on Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The DPW will pick up yard and leaf waste at the curb from Springfield residents on alternating weeks, the same day that recycling is set out. Yard waste and leaves should be placed loosely in a 32 gallon barrel with handles or in special paper thirty…
City of Springfield Holds Vietnam Veteran's Day Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Veteran Affairs Tom Belton, Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs Joe DeCaro, and members of the Springfield Veteran’s Activities Committee gathered on Sunday, March 28, 2020, to recognize Vietnam Veteran’s…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Call in State Police to Assist and Knockout Recent Uptick in Gang Violence Shooting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood have called on our State Police partners through State Police Major Michael Habel to assist and knockout this recent uptick in gang violence shootings.
Mayor Sarno states, "It is time…
Stop Asian Hate Rally Held in Springfield in Support of Our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with other city and state officials, and representatives and supporters of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community for a Stop Asian Hate Rally on the front steps of City Hall in support and in solidarity…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with City and State Officials for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Elias Brookings Apartments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with city and state officials and representatives from Home City Development, Inc. for a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the Elias Brookings Apartment at 367 Hancock…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Commissioner Clapprood and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan to announce the continued creative partnership to enhance our public…
Springfield Public Schools Meal Service Good Friday Schedule and Adjustment for Return to School
Good Friday Schedule Changes
Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, will be closed on Friday, April 2nd. To ensure all families have the meals they need for the long weekend, additional meals will…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston Director-General Jonathan C.Y. Sun
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Jonathan C.Y. Sun, Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston today. State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. made the introductions to strengthen the bonds and relationships with the…