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City of Springfield Recognized as Tree City USA & Growth Award Recipient by Arbor Day Foundation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Executive Director Thomas Ashe and City Forester Alex Sherman are proud to report that the Arbor Day Foundation has once again recognized the City of Springfield as a Tree…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, and East Springfield Neighborhood Thank Eastman for Donation of High-Tech, Portable Vitals Monitoring Equipment to the Springfield Fire Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, East Springfield Neighborhood Council President Kathy Brown and Eastman of Indian Orchard today at the Springfield Fire Headquarters for an announcement about Eastman’s donation of vital…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials hold Announcement on the Community Choice Energy Program
– Public Comment Period Now Open –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Cathy Buono, Director of Disaster Recovery & Compliance Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Celebrate the Grand Opening of 31 Elm Street Project with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, State Housing Secretary Edward Augustus, MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay, WinnDevelopment President and Managing Partners Larry Curtis, Opal Real Estate Group Founder Peter Picknelly,…
Mayor Sarno Joins and Brings Greetings at Special Springfield Symphony Orchestra Concert for Students
Mayor Sarno joins and brings greetings at special Springfield Symphony Orchestra Concert for Students
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan joined with Springfield Symphony Orchestra President Paul Lambert for the special…
Springfield Public Schools to Host Pipeline Career Development Fair
Springfield Public Schools will be hosting a Pipeline Career Development Fair for SPS Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and More!
The Career Development Fair will be held at Central High School, 1840 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield MA 01109 from 11:00 A.M.…
Springfield Elks Lodge Host Annual Cote-Sullivan and Springfield Cops & Bobbers, Hooks & Ladders Youth Fishing Program 2024
Springfield Elk's Lodge Annual Cote-Sullivan and Springfield Cops & Bobbers, Hooks & Ladders Youth Fishing Program 2024, in honor of Dick Cote and Marty Sullivan.
Join the fishing fun on Saturday, April 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barney Pond…
Mayor Sarno Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Earth Day 2024
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today issued a proclamation to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno offers our Jewish Community a Passover greeting.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to wish our Jewish Community continued good health and a Happy Passover. Sending peace and blessings as you celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones this Passover. God Bless."
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Akers attend Springfield Police Academy Graduation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers joined for the Springfield Police Academy Graduation Ceremony for Class 0424 today at Springfield College. The class includes 35 new police officers, of which 25 will join…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and SRA Director Pham meet with Appleton Corporation President Matt Flink
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham and Chief of Staff Bill Baker met with Appleton Corporation President Matt Flink and Regional Commercial…
New City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti sits down with Mayor Sarno and City Officials
New City Solicitor Attorney Stephen Buoniconti sat down with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno to get acquainted with Cathy Buono, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO), Chief of Staff Bill Baker, and Human Resource and Labor Relations Director…
Mayor Sarno joined Springfield Fire and Emergency Communications to Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield’s Emergency Communications team at the Fire Dispatch Office on Tuesday morning to help recognize and celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with our dedicated 911 dispatch team led by…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Superintendent Akers and Executive Director of PBRM Ashe to Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and Parks Commissioner Jennifer McQuade to announce the continued…
Springfield Water and Sewer Service Alert for April 16-17
Service Alert for April 16-17:
On behalf of SWSC, Baltazar Construction will be connecting a new water main to the distribution system in St. James Avenue in East Springfield. During the overnight hours of April 16-17, 2024 customers in this area…
City of Springfield Honors 65th Infantry Regiment on National Borrinqueñeer's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in coordination with Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. Gumersindo Gomez held the fourth annual flag raising ceremony to acknowledge and honor National Borrinqueñeer's Day in…
Mayor Sarno joins East Springfield Library Branch to Celebrate National Library Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Library Director Molly Fogarty, Assistant Director for Public Services Jean M. Canosa Albano, East Springfield Neighborhood Council President Kathy Brown and neighborhood council members, and the dedicated…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan invite feedback from the North End, South End and Metro Center Neighborhoods on Neighborhood Investment Plans
– Complete the Survey Online or Attend a Community Workshop! –
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Timothy Sheehan invite all residents, business owners, community organizations and stakeholders in the North…
Join the Springfield Elks Lodge for the 59th Annual Cote- Sullivan Youth Fishing Derby with Cops & Bobbers, Hooks & Ladders Program!
Please join the Springfield Elks Lodge on Saturday April 27th, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Barney Pond in Forest Park for a free fishing program for kids aged up to 12. With the pond stocked, come meet with local police, fire, other safety…
Statewide 911 System Restored
Springfield, MA –The City of Springfield Emergency Communications and Dispatch has been notified that the Massachusetts State 911 system is back online and up and running. Springfield Emergency Communications and Dispatch has tested their equipment…