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Mayor Sarno Moves to Revoke Housing Tax Incentives from 122 Chestnut Street Silverbrick Development

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have directed City Solicitor Ed Pikula, Chairman of the Board of Assessors Richard Allen and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy to move to revoke the housing tax incentives from the 122 Chestnut Street…

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New Benches Installed at PVTA Bus Stops Throughout Springfield

On Wednesday, November 7th at 10:00 A.M., the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) held a ribbon cutting event at Court Square for new benches that have been installed throughout the City of Springfield. This project was made possible for the…

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2018 Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal Announced

The Springfield Veterans Activities Committee and Department of Veterans Services have again sponsored the Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal awards. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Veterans Activities Committee Chair Charly Lawrence…

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November 6 Election Returns

Springfield vote totals - See how springfield voted in the November 6, 2018 election.

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Puerto Rican Heritage Celebrated in Springfield

29th annual flag raising held Saturday, November 3, 3018

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MassLive: Boston, Springfield land on top 10 list of best cities for STEM professionals

Boston and Springfield were among the "Top 10 best metro areas for STEM professionals" in 2018, according to statistics compiled by WalletHub, a personal finance website.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Boston was…

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Mayor Sarno Reaches Out to Red Sox to Invite Players and World Series Trophy Back to Springfield

Please see the letter below written by Mayor Sarno to Sam Kennedy, President & CEO of the Red Sox.

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Springfield Police Academy Recruit Class #1118 Graduates

40 new police officers graduate; 29 for the Springfield Police Department

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Announce Renovations to Van Horn Park

Van Horn Park receiving $600,000 in renovations

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Please Read: Yard Waste Pick Up (Includes Leaves)

Due to an unfortunate and inaccurate news report last night, we are reminding our residents that yard waste including leaves and small branches are collected on your regularly scheduled recycling day. Items must be placed by the curb no later than…

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Urgent Traffic Notice

The Massachusetts DOT has informed the City of Springfield that repairs to the St. James Avenue Bridge will begin on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Due to the extent of the repairs, it is expected that the repairs will take 3-4 weeks to complete.…

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Lt. Governor Polito Hosts Roundtable on Dangerousness

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today brought together Springfield-area elected leaders and public safety officials to discuss the need for statutory changes that will provide law enforcement and district attorneys with the additional tools they need to…

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Future East Forest Park Branch Library

New Library Expected to be a “Model for the Future”

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Springfield Art & Cultural Council - Grant Cyle 2019

The Springfield Cultural Council announces its 2019 Grant Cycle for the residents of Greater Springfield, MA.

The Springfield Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serving…

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Neal, Sarno Announce PVTA Funding from US Department of Transportation

On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal gathered with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce $2.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

These funds,…

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Greening the Gateway Cities Plants First Tree at Home of City Resident

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman, GGCP Program Administrator Joe Pellegrino, and ReGreen Springfield President David Bloniarz planted the first Greening the Gateway Cities…

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Restoration of Springfield’s Historic Paramount Theater

State providing $2.5 million to advance project that represents important next phase in downtown revitalization

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Mayor Sarno and Internal Team Meet with Columbia Gas President & COO Stephen H. Bryant

Mayor Sarno and his internal City "utilities" team of Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan,…

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Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation Takes Promises Realized Campaign Over $1 Million Mark

Campaign to raise funds for new East Forest Park Library crosses halfway point.

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