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City of Springfield Releasing Request for Proposals for CDBG for Nonprofit Capital Improvements

Monday, January 8, 2018

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield will release an RFP for Round Three of CDBG funding for capital improvement projects.  The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of…

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New Community Preservation Act (CPA) Tax Surcharge

The new Community Preservation Act (CPA) tax surcharge will begin appearing on residents’ third quarter tax bills in January. This is a 1.5% surcharge on real estate taxes, which will be used to fund projects that preserve the character of the…

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City of Springfield Extends Cold Weather Response Plan

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a meeting at 10:00 a.m. this morning with Friends of the Homeless and City Departments, including Police, Code Enforcement, Housing and Health and Human Services to discuss the Cold Weather Response Strategy for the City…

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City of Springfield Celebrates Kwanzaa

The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Association of Black Business and Professionals and The Black Leadership Alliance (BLA) will be hosting a Kwanzaa celebration at 12:00PM on Friday, December 29, 2017. The event will take place at UMass…

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SEZP Special Board Meeting on January 2nd, 2018

PUBLIC MEMORANDUM

TO: Whom it May Concern
FROM: Colleen Beaudoin & Julie Swerdlow Albino, Co-Executive Directors
THROUGH: Leah Jack, Director of Business Operations
DATE & TIME: January 2, 2018 at 3:30 PM
REGARDING: SEZP Special Board Meeting on…

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American Red Cross and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Springfield MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees will participate in the Third Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 220 at City Hall. Mayor Sarno will once again give blood at…

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City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan

In the event of an imminent cold weather emergency, the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield (SDHHS) in conjunction with Mayor Sarno will call for the activation of the Cold Weather Emergency…

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Springfield Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection

 Friday, December 22, 2017

The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have Christmas trees for disposal to place them on the curb on their normal recycling day.

The Solid Waste Division will collect them starting January 9,…

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Mayor Sarno Comments on Arrest of Possible Gun-Toting ‘Illegal’ Individual

Thursday, December 22, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “More great work done by our brave and dedicated Springfield Police Department  and  State Police on cleaning up the streets – believe you me, we will fully cooperate with our federal…

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Mayor Sarno Joins USCIS to Welcome 211 New U.S. Citizens at American International College

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 211 citizenship candidates to U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  The Honorable Mark G. Mastroianni, United States District Judge, presided…

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Springfield Public Schools Opens New Meline Kasparian Professional Learning Center

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Today, Springfield Public Schools officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Meline Kasparian Professional Development Center, now at 1250 St. James Ave (behind the RMV). Investing in the development of our…

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Mayor Sarno Statement on Judge’s Low Bail for Murder Charge

Friday, December 15, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, Hampden Superior Court Judge David Ricciardone’s $50,000 bail set for Rafael Martinez, who is charged with the point blank murder of Eddie Olivo is a joke! Once again, a judge…

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Union Station Wins National Phoenix Award

Monday, December 11, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal announced today that Springfield Union Station has won the grand prize of the Phoenix Awards for best brownfields redevelopment in the country in 2017. The award was…

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Mayor Sarno Recommends Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rates to Springfield City Council

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2018 property tax rates. This will now be sent to the Springfield City Council for consideration at a meeting scheduled for Monday,…

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Springfield Police Department Graduates 40 New Officers

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

On Thursday, November 30, 2017 the Springfield Police Academy held their graduation ceremony and 40 new police officers were pinned.   

Springfield City Clerk Anthony Wilson swore in recruits as Springfield Police…

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Mayor Sarno's Statement on the Termination of Officer Conrad Lariviere

Friday, December 1, 2017

“I stand by and agree with Commissioner Barbieri’s decision to fire Officer Conrad Lariviere over his insensitive and uncalled for Facebook remarks. While this is not an overall reflection of our men and women in blue, who…

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D. Jeremy DeMar Hired as Director of Dispatch

Friday, December 1, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Timothy J. Plant announce that D. Jeremy DeMar has been hired as the city’s new Director of Dispatch.

Mr. DeMar comes to the City of Springfield from…

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Life and Legacy of President John F. Kennedy Remembered Today

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Springfield Board of Park Commissioners and the JFK Remembrance Committee hosted the 54th Annual Remembrance of President John F. Kennedy this afternoon at the Eternal Flame in Forest Park. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno,…

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Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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 23rd due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Reside…

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Announce Peter Pan’s Relocation to Union Station

Monday, November 20, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal , Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, and Armando Feliciano, Chairman of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, were at Union Station this morning with Peter…

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