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Save the Date: Gardening the Community's Plant Sale 2021
Gardening the Community's Plant Sale will kick off this year the weekend of May 7th (save the date!). The Plant Sale will be held behind Gardening the Community's (GTC's) farm store located on 200 Walnut St. Springfield, MA. Last year was GTC's…
Mayor Sarno Attends St. Patrick’s Day Family Reunion Drive-Through Parade for Springfield Seniors at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico yesterday for a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day family reunion drive through parade for our Springfield Seniors…
Mayor Sarno and Representatives from the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Raise the Irish Flag for St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and representatives from the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee joined today on the City Hall steps to raise the Irish flag in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day following Mass at Sacred Heart Church.
Mayor Sarno…
Vax Force Committee Holds Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Vax Force Committee to host a COVID-19 Town Hall virtual meeting Tuesday evening.
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MA, ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #11 2019-2020 CDBG-CV
This Substantial Amendment #11 reallocates funding from the CDBG CARES ACT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS - ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 Substantial Amendment #8 from Economic Development to Public Infrastructure Improvements.
Joint Operation between the Springfield Police Department & Massachusetts State Police Leads to Seizure of 20 Off-Highway Vehicles and 17 Arrests
The Springfield Police Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police conducted an operation during the week of March 7th to deter illegal dirt bike activity in the city of Springfield. In addition to quality of life concerns, recent…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National Doctors’ Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges National Doctors’ Day and thanks all of our Doctors for their continued dedication and efforts, especially during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
Virtual Open House - 2021 Municipal Police Officer Examination
Being a Springfield Police Officer is an honorable and meaningful way to serve your community. As a police officer, you will be a public servant responsible for responding to the public safety needs of the community.
Mayor Sarno Extends Thanks to State Representative Puppolo for Refiling Bail Reform Legislation
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. has refiled the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and our District Attorney’s on equal footing as it relates to the ability to appeal bail…
MassHire YouthWorks - How Social Media Impacts Your Job Opportunities
MassHire will offer a live webinar session, designed for young adults 14 -25, to learn the importance of being responsible for their behavior and understand the impact of their social media activity.
Daylight Savings This Weekend: Turn the Clocks and Test Your Smoke Alarms
Thank you to the American Red Cross for the friendly reminder to turn your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 14 and test your smoke alarms too. The minute you spend testing your smoke alarms could literally save lives, including yours!
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Mayor Sarno and Administration Continue Working with City Council on Economic Development, Business, and Job Opportunities
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Chief Procurement Officer Theo Theocles, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click joined with City Council President Marcus Williams and City Councilor Melvin Edwards today for an update on the…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Harris Announce Local Neighborhood Vaccination Sites
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico joined today with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, State Representative Bud L. Williams, and the Director of Governor…
Springfield Vax Force to Hold COVID-19 Town Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris will join with the Vax Force Committee to host a COVID-19 Town Hall virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
The Springfield Vax Force…
Mayor Sarno Joined Mercy Medical Center to Mark the One Year Anniversary of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center officials, nurses, doctors, hospital chaplains, and other staff today to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization…
Mayor Sarno Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bob “The Bike Guy” Charland and Pedal Thru Youth’s New Location at the Eastfield Mall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Bob ‘The Bike Guy’ Charland for a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of Pedal Thru Youth’s new location at the Eastfield Mall.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I remember when Bob Charland first started…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement of Thanks to President Biden and Congressman Neal on Stalworth Efforts to Pass Much-Needed $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks President Joe Biden and Congressman Richard Neal for their stalworth efforts in passing the much-needed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Mayor Sarno Issues Update on the City of Springfield’s Progress and Efforts on City Contracts to Minority, Women, and Veteran Owned Businesses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno provided an update on the City of Springfield’s continued and ongoing efforts working with our local minority, women, and veteran owned businesses in procuring city contracts. In addition, the Mayor shared updated information…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Introduce New Springfield Police Department Vehicle to Address Illegal Dirt Bikes
Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Lt. Jeff Martucci, and Sgt. Brian Elliott stopped by City Hall to show Mayor Domenic J. Sarno the Springfield Police Department Metro Unit’s new vehicle to help address the illegal dirt bike on our public…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Join Sheriff Cocchi to Wish Dennis Sullivan a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi to wish Dennis Sullivan a very happy and well deserved retirement.
Dennis Sullivan, brother of our own…