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City of Springfield Parking Ban Lifted
The City of Springfield parking ban will end as of 4:00 p.m. today, December 9, 2019. We thank you very much for your assistance and cooperation with this matter.
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 78th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “On the 78th 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.
City Hall Employees Come Together to Celebrate and Donate to Toys for Tots at the Mayor's Annual Thank You Holiday Party
The mood was festive and fun as City Hall employees joined Mayor Domenic Sarno and family in celebrating the upcoming Christmas holiday. Many took the time to donate toys to the Marine's Toys for Tots program whose mission is to provide new,…
Information about Tuesday’s Trash Collection
Please be advised that due to the lengthy snowstorm, trash, recycling, bulk and yard waste pick up for Tuesday, December 3, 2019 was cancelled and has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019. If extra bags are needed, stickers will not be…
Mayor Sarno to Attend Military and Emergency Responder Night at Bright Nights
Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner B. J. Calvi, and members of the Springfield Veterans Activities Committee will attend Annual Military and Emergency Responders Night, which honors the emergency first…
City of Springfield Yard Waste Notice
The City of Springfield DPW will continue to pick up yard waste through Friday, December 13, 2019.
Please be advised that due to the December 1st and 2nd snowstorm, that leaf bags that have become buried in snowbanks, and / or are frozen to the…
Happy Thanksgiving from Mayor Sarno
Greetings:
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. On Thursday, November 28th, families and friends will gather to give thanks for the blessings they have in their lives. As we pause to collectively give thanks; I wanted to…
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Day
The Springfield Department of Public Works reminds residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 28th due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Residents normally scheduled for…
JFK Remembrance Committee hosted the 56th Annual Remembrance Service
Mayor Sarno, the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners and the JFK Remembrance Committee hosted the 56th Annual Remembrance Service at the Eternal Flame in Forest Park to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy.
Mayor Sarno, Spirit of Springfield Announce Plans for 2019 Holiday Parade
Mayor Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield in Tower Square’s Center Court (across from Dunkin Donuts) Friday, November 22, 2019, at 10:30AM, to announce plans for the Annual Holiday Parade and the 2019 Parade Marshall. They joined by Fred…
Garden Of Remembrance Committee Is Pleased To Announce It Will Be Hosting the Third Annual An Irish Country Christmas Concert
Springfield, MA – The 1916 Garden of Remembrance Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting the third annual An Irish Country Christmas concert on Sunday December 15th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pope Francis Preparatory School Theater. The show,…
Mayor Sarno Weekend Schedule on Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th
Saturday, November 23, 2019
11AM at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow
700 Wolf Swamp Rd, Longmeadow, MA
100th Birthday Family Celebration
Mayor Sarno to present a Happy 100th Birthday Proclamation to Springfield Resident Mrs. Eva Marie…
City of Springfield and MGM Springfield Wins International Award for Excellence in Economic Development
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MGM Springfield and the City of Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) have received a 2019 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the MGM…
Mayor Sarno Recommends to City Council Both Residential and Commercial Tax Rates to Go Down
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2020 property tax rates. He will forward his proposed rates to the City Council for consideration at a meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25…
Mayor Sarno Issues Condolences on the Passing of City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, from one barber’s son to another, I’m very sorry to hear about Ward Four City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs passing. My thoughts, prayers, sympathy, and encouragement to his wife Karen, family and friends. Always the…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Partners for Community Action to Offer Seniors Free Door-to-Door Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in collaboration with Springfield Partners for Community Action will initiate a PILOT program that offers area seniors FREE door-to-door service for those wishing to go to the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center. The new service…
Mayor Sarno Commends Eastern States Exposition on Donation of 4-H Raised Beef to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) donated premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless. Acting on behalf of the Exposition and its Board of Directors, ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy bid on and…
Commissioner Clapprood Promotes Two to the Rank of Lieutenant
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood promoted Vincent Spagnolo and Arthur D’Ambrosia to the rank of Lieutenant effective Sunday (November 10th). On Wednesday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and members of the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Proclaims November National Adoption Month
Every family is unique, and the way in which families form happens in as many different ways. There are countless options to choose from in growing a family – from traditional conception to enhanced traditional conception, surrogacy, foreign and…
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, State Officials Dedicate Fire Academy’s New Search and Rescue Training Prop Funded by Federal Grant
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Andrew Peck, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and public safety and fire officials dedicated a new Search and Rescue Training Prop at the…