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DPW Issues Guidance on Tree Debris Collection from Tropical Storm Isaias
As a result of the impact of Tropical Storm Isaias throughout the City of Springfield, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will be responsible for the collection of tree debris / yard waste as part of the City’s standard yard waste collection…
Mayor Sarno Provides Update on City of Springfield Response on Power and Water Outages and Storm Response Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that all city services and municipal buildings will be reopened for business Thursday, August 6, 2020. The advisory for residents to shelter in place has also been lifted.
Earlier this morning Mayor Sarno declared…
City of Springfield to Temporarily Close all Municipal Buildings and Advises Residents to Shelter in Place
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has ordered all non-essential city services and municipal buildings to be closed until further notice due to a major water main break on East Columbus Ave and numerous power outages throughout the City.
The situation is…
Mayor Sarno Tours New Wayfinders Facility
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with new Way Finders President and CEO Keith Fairey and former President and CEO Peter Gagliardi, who retired on June 30 after nearly 30 years of service with the organization. Mayor Sarno toured the newly built and…
City of Springfield and State Department of Public Health Announce Partnerships in Support of Stop the Spread Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce that as part of the Commonwealth’s Stop the Spread initiative the City of Springfield and the state Department of Public Health, in partnership with…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Springfield State Delegation for Supporting City Earmarks in IT Bond Bill Sponsored by State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks our Springfield state delegation for their continued support in passing the IT Bond Bill, which included City earmarks sponsored by State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
Representative Puppolo sponsored four…
Mayor Sarno and Members of the Media were Invited to View and Participate in Life Like Scenarios for Police Officer Training
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood invited members of the media to view and participate in the Springfield Police Departments training simulator facility. These life like scenarios are provided for officer training and provide simulated…
Mayor Sarno Joins in Wishing Mercy Medical Center Executive Director Doreen Fadus a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Doreen Fadus and her colleagues at Mercy Medical Center to celebrate her twenty-year career with Sisters of Providence Health System/Trinity Health of New England/Mercy Medical today to wish her a very happy and…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Secretary of State Galvin for Census Push Week Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Secretary of State William Galvin, and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Bud Williams for a 2020 Census PUSH Week Event at Rebecca Johnson School.
Hall of Heroes at the Springfield Museums
In addition to their Hall of Heroes exhibit, Springfield Museums is offering Hooray for Heroes, a virtual family engagement event inspired by the exhibit.
The activities presented can enhance your visit—or stand alone—providing lots of activities…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening Cooling Centers today, Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic locations and number…
Mayor Sarno Thanks MGM Springfield for Donating Water to City Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked MGM Springfield for donating much needed water to the City of Springfield’s cooling centers.
Due to the recent heat advisory in effect, where temperatures could reach in excess of 100 degrees, the City of Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Joined with AMR for Graduation of Newly Certified EMTs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield and congratulated the graduating class of AMR’s newly certified EMT candidates. Graduating candidates were part of AMR’s Earn While You Learn program. …
City of Springfield Awards 14 New Grants to Local Non-Profits as Part of the Fourth Round of “Prime the Pump” Grant Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today the awarding of 14 grants totaling $240,000 in a Fourth Round of the City of Springfield’s Prime the Pump grant program, assisting Non-Profits that are responding to…
U.S. Census Bureau’s Western Mass Team to Host Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Events
Members from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Western Mass Team will be hosting Mobile Questionnaire Assistance events next week at various locations throughout the city. These events will help residents to respond to the 2020 Census. These locations were…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening Cooling Centers on Sunday, July 26, 2020 through Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant and Grill on 20th Anniversary
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Nadim Kashouh earlier today to present a proclamation in recognition of the twentieth anniversary in business of Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant and Grill.
First opened in 2000 at 141 State Street, Nadim’s Café…
Mutual Agreement Reached on the Removal of Mural in front of Old First Church - City Continues to work and support Black Lives Matter Mural on Court Street -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “After members of my staff met with a group of Black Lives Matter activists who were responsible for the mural painted in front of Old First Church, they mutually decided that the mural would be removed due to the fact…
Mayor Sarno Urges City Council to Act on Fireworks Enforcement Special Home Rule Legislation ASAP
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states he was surprised and disappointed in the City Council sending to committee his fireworks enforcement special home rule legislation to address public safety and quality of life issues.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I urge the…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will keep the Cooling Centers open for Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic locations and number of…