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Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Calvi Welcome New Class of Springfield Firefighters
On Friday, January 4th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi welcomed Springfield’s newest class of firefighters during a ceremony at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex.
The new firefighters recently graduated from the…
Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: January 11
There is still time to sign up for Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Dlood Drive! This drive is open to the public. Please contact Caitlyn Julius to set an appointment.
When: Friday, January 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: MGM…
Police Officer Exam Open House
Those interested in becoming a Springfield Police Officer should plan to attend the Police Officer Exam .
When: Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 6;00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Annex, 50 East Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Mayor Sarno Appoints Attorney Talia Gee as New Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today the appointment of Attorney Talia Gee as the City of Springfield’s new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
Mayor Sarno stated, “As I said this past year and with the upcoming retirement of Equal Opportunity…
Springfield’s Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
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 Tuesday, January 15, 2019 and ending…
City of Springfield Solid Waste Collection Schedule for New Year’s Day Holiday
There will be no collection of trash, recycling or bulk item materials on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for the New Year’s Holiday.
Residents normally scheduled for trash, recycling and bulk item materials on Tuesday, January 1st will be picked up on…
City of Springfield Files Opioid Lawsuit
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, board members, and executives who caused the nation’s devastating opioid epidemic.
The civil complaint was filed…
City Hall Holiday Hours
Please be advised that Springfield City Hall will close early on Monday, December 24th and Monday, December 31st at 2:00 p.m. The City Clerk’s Office and Collector’s Office will also close at 2:00 p.m. on the aforementioned dates.
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Audrey Geisel’s Passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to her daughters Leagrey and Lark, family and friends of Mrs. Audrey Geisel. Even though she was always so gracious and kind to our Springfield about…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Audrey Geisel’s Passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states first of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to her daughters Leagrey and Lark, family and friends of Mrs. Audrey Geisel. Even though she was always so gracious and kind to our Springfield about…
Mayor Sarno Issues Birthday Wishes to the Game of Basketball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “'Still scoring big after all these years!' Happy 127th Birthday to the Game of Basketball invented right here in Springfield by Dr. James Naismith. Please take the time to visit the one and only Naismith Memorial…
Mayor Sarno Vetoes City Council Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund
MAYOR SARNO'S VETO MESSAGE
First Pair of MBTA Orange Line Cars Complete
Next-generation rail cars to be delivered to the MBTA
Citing a Drain to our Taxpayers – Mayor Sarno Vetoes City Council Sanctuary City Ordinance
MAYOR SARNO'S VETO MESSAGE
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In discussions with my cabinet heads if the City Council passes its sanctuary city ordinance, it will create unanticipated and unbudgeted financial and legal challenges to our schools,…
City Council to Vote to Give our Taxpayers a “Triple Whammy!”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Our City Council will vote tonight to create a ‘sanctuary city,’ vote themselves a 51% pay raise, and go back to an antiquated police commission. This is what you call a ‘triple whammy!’ to our taxpayers - Merry…
Just in Time for the Holidays – Springfield Library Foundation Fulfills Promise
$500,000 given to the East Forest Park Library Construction Project
Creating a Drain to our Taxpayers – Mayor Sarno Again Urges City Council to Reject Sanctuary City Ordinance
Final vote to be held at upcoming Monday evening City Council meeting
Springfield Gun Buyback on Saturday, December 15 at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex
The Hampden District Attorney's Office along with Baystate Health will be sponsoring a Gun Buyback at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex in Springfield.
Gun violence is the major cause of more than 20,000 suicides, 12,000 homicides and…
Traffic Notice for Tuesday, December 11th
On Tuesday, December, 11, 2018, a section of Roosevelt Avenue will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. near the Gaucher Street ramp for the installation of a new drain pipe and manhole.
Roosevelt Ave will be closed from the Berlin Street Ramp and…
Springfield Fire Department to Offer Assistance to Worcester Fire Department
On behalf of Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, myself and our City of Springfield, our sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to the family of Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy, the Worcester Fire Department, Mayor Joe Petty, and the…