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Tonight’s Movie in the Park Cancelled
Springfield, MA – This evening’s Movies in the Park showing will be cancelled due to the impending thunderstorms. Scheduled for tonight was “The Incredibles 2” in Marshall Roy Park at 8:15 p.m.
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Mayor Sarno to Attend Springfield Police Academy Graduation
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood will swear in the newest class of Springfield Police Officers tomorrow, 11:00 A.M. at Springfield College.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I’m proud and thankful that…
Mayor Sarno Thanks and Expands Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program Through Support of the Community Preservation Committee
Springfield, MA – Mayor Sarno announced today the City of Springfield is expanding the range of new home buyers who can access the City’s down payment assistance program, which provides $2500 toward down payment and closing costs as a 0% forgivable…
Mayor Sarno Authorizes Marijuana Host Community Agreement Negotiations to Commence
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today authorized Marijuana Host Community Agreement negotiations to commence and release our city’s review committee, which included independent expert consultant Attorney Julie Steiner and City Council Tracye…
Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield
Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Saturday, July 13, 2019. The sites are:
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Mayor Sarno and United Way Kick Off Stuff the Bus Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined United Way of Pioneer Valley President & CEO Paul Mina and Peter Pans Bus Lines to kick off the annual Stuff the Bus campaign, with the end goal to fill 2,200 backpacks with school supplies to help students who are…
Mayor Sarno Announces RFP for Body Worn Cameras Available Next Wednesday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the Springfield Police Department has completed its Body Worn Camera Feasibility Study and an RFP for Body Worn Cameras, including state of the art recording and storage capabilities, will be available for…
Springfield Receives $315,000 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant from the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, and City Forester Alex Sherman toured the Forest Park Tree Nursery with Massachusetts Secretary of…
Mayor Sarno and New Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan to Explore Expanding Downtown Attractions with Riverboat and “Pedal N Party” Entertainment Options
After Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s regular update meeting with new Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, they will now explore pursuing bringing back riverboat excursions and “Pedal N Party” entertainment options to our Downtown and Riverfront areas.
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Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, Reps. Mark and Williams to Hold Census 2020 Briefing
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representatives Paul W. Mark and Bud Williams, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission held a Census 2020 Informational Briefing to raise awareness for the U.S.…
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, Reps. Mark and Williams to Hold Census 2020 Briefing
Who: Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representatives Paul Mark and Bud Williams, Springfield Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez
What: Census 2020 Informational Briefing
When: Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
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Mayor Sarno Names Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe Co-Chairs of Springfield Complete Count Committee for Census 2020
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will form the Springfield Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census that will be co-chaired by Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe.
Mayor Sarno states, “Gladys has done a tremendous job not…
Mayor Sarno Announces First Round Recreational Marijuana Selections
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “First of all, many thanks to our whole Internal Review Committee, especially to Assistant City Solicitor and City Council Attorney Tasheena Davis, independent expert consultant Atty. Julie Steiner, Chief of Staff Tom…
Traffic Advisory - Fourth of July at Riverfront Park
Beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, the Memorial Bridge will close for the 4th of July Fireworks. The bridge will reopen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th, a section of…
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Fourth of July Holiday
The Department of Public Works announces that due to the July 4th holiday, there will be no collection of trash, recycling, or yard waste this Thursday.
Residents normally scheduled for these services on Thursday will have their items picked up on…
The New England Farm Workers Council Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony Announcing the Start of The Massasoit/Paramount Revitalization
Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Richard Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno were all in attendance.
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of David Starr, Retired Publisher and President of The Republican Newspaper
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, to his wife Peggy Starr, family and friends my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement. Mr. Starr was always so very kind to me and a friend. His head, heart and soul were always for the betterment…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Expand Civilian Police Hearing Board Powers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in response to the failure of the City Council to approve an Ordinance creating a Civilian Review Board with subpoena powers, has asked the Law Department to draft a modified Executive Order to adopt as many of the changes as…
Mayor Sarno Very Grateful to Governor Baker on MassTrails Grant Award of $300,000 for Our McKnight Community Rail Trail Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has been notified by Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito of a MassTrails Grant for $300,000 for our McKnight Community Rail Trail Project.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am very appreciative of Governor Baker’s…
Mayor Sarno’s $691.7 Million Budget Passes by a 12-1 Vote of the City Council
Mayor Sarno’s $691.7 million budget passed this evening by a 12-1 vote of the City Council and without any cuts. It was balanced for the fifth consecutive year without the use of stabilization reserve funds. Mayor Sarno is appreciative of the City…