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Mayor Sarno and Health Commissioner Caulton-Harris Issue New Public Health Advisory and Recommendation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris today issued a new Public Health Advisory and Recommendation to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to continue to stress the importance of…
City of Springfield has Adjusted the Due Dates for the Collection of Certain Fees and Taxes
Due to the state of emergency that has been declared by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that the City of Springfield will delay the due dates for the collection of certain fees and…
City of Springfield Releases Draft Substantial Amendment to the City's CDBG 2019-2020 Action Plan
The City of Springfield is releasing the attached DRAFT substantial amendment to the City of Springfield’s CDBG 2019-2020 Action Plan. The substantial amendment will increase funding for the Business Support Program utilizing $500,000 of carryover…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Major Jump in Springfield Residents Testing Positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Nearly Doubles in One Day!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announce early this evening that there has been a major jump in the number of Springfield residents testing positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The number of…
The City of Springfield's Health and Human Services Department COVID-19 Health Advisories and Recommendations
The City of Springfield's Health and Human Services Department offers the following as recommendations and precautionary measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
‘Ignorance is Bliss’ – Mayor Sarno ‘Again’ Highlights the Need to Follow and Adhere to the Public Health Emergency Orders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno recently received an email from an individual who apparently is taking the COVID-19 situation and the recent Public Health Emergency orders of social distancing and the closing of all active recreational activities lightly. …
Mayor Sarno Extends Gratitude to Paul Mina and United Way of Pioneer Valley
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks and appreciates the efforts of Paul Mina, Executive Director United Way of Pioneer Valley and the UWPV team for stepping up as we come together as a community to face this pandemic. UWPV made a considerable food donation…
Mayor Sarno Implores the President and Federal Government to Ramp up Production of Much-Needed Medical Equipment
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, today, signed onto a letter from the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group asking President Trump and the Federal Government to support our hospitals and healthcare facilities, and our cities, towns and states by using…
Mayor Sarno Petitions HUD for Additional CDBG Funds for Small Business Assistance
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan today sent a letter to David Tille, Regional Administrator for HUD, seeking flexibility to redeploy potentially $500,000 additional CDBG funding for the “Prime the Pump” restaurant…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Announce Continued Partnership with Massachusetts State Police
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood announced this evening that the State Police will partner with the City of Springfield’s Police Department by deploying 9 state troopers to the city to complement the police department’s…
Mayor Sarno Requests Massachusetts National Guard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today, out of an abundance of caution and to continue to be proactive in addressing any potential needs that might arise due to the public health emergency situation of COVID-19, that he has contacted the Office of…
Mayor Sarno Announces City's Contingency Plan for Homeless Population
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and key members of his administration today announced the city’s contingency plan in cooperation with local stakeholders to address the city’s homeless populations need during this public health emergency.
Springfield City Library Services Offered While Closed to the Public
The Springfield City Library has prepared a list of services they are offering to patrons while library buildings are closed to the public. Visit the Springfield City Library website for more information: https://www.springfieldlibrary.org/library/.
Mayor Sarno to Continue to Hold Series of COVID-19 Situational Update Meetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will continue to hold his COVID-19 Situational Update meetings every Monday morning until further notice.
Mayor Sarno stated, “Out of an abundance of caution due to the current public health emergency and the evolving concerns…
City of Springfield DPW Cancels April 4th Hazardous Waste Collection
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works has announced that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, which was schedule for Saturday, April 4, 2020, has been canceled due to the ongoing concerns from the COVID-19 / coronavirus…
Springfield City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public until May 4, 2020
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that out of an abundance of caution due to the current public health emergency and the evolving concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of Springfield will extend the period in which…
Mayor Sarno Holds Daily Cabinet Meetings to Provide COVID-19 Situational Updates
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno's meets every morning with his Cabinet Heads to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 situation.
City of Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 7th
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as your recycling is collected.
Please be aware that paper yard waste bags…
Mayor Sarno Announced the Release of the ‘Prime the Pump’ Grant to Assist Our Restaurants
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan today announced the release of the “Prime the Pump” grant application, aimed at providing immediate financial relief for restaurants in Springfield that have transitioned to take out…