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Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 4, 2023
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that they will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling is collected.
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from AmeriCorps
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Springfield College AmeriCorps today and presented a proclamation thanking and recognizing them for the great work they do in our community, especially serving our Springfield Public Schools.
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Peter Pan Bus Lines for their 90th Anniversary and Longtime Bus Driver Everett Anderson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Peter Picknelly, CEO of Peter Pan Bus Lines, and his family and employees at Union Station today to recognize and celebrate the iconic Springfield based Bus Company for their 90th Anniversary celebration. In…
Mayor Sarno Marches in Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of staff Tom Ashe joined with Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi as well as the Springfield Police and Fire Department contingents to march in the 70th annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to Raise the Irish Flag for St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and family, friends and neighbors to celebrate Irish Heritage with a morning St. Patrick’s Day Mass at Sacred Heart with Bishop…
Mayor Sarno, City Councilors Fenton, Curran, Allen and Lederman Visit Seniors at Hungry Hill Senior Center to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilors Michael Fenton, Sean Curran, Tim Allen and Jesse Lederman visited with the seniors at the Hungry Hill Senior Center with Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council President Cathy Mossi and Hungry Hill Senior Center…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Payton Shubrick and 6 Brick’s for winning Major NECANN Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited 6 Brick’s to recognize and acknowledge Payton Shubrick, CEO and Founder of 6 Brick’s, for winning two major awards from the New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN). 6 Brick’s, the Black woman owned and family run…
City of Springfield Now Hiring Seasonal Positions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Human Resources and Labor Relations (HR) Director Attorney William Mahoney, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell announced today that the city of Springfield is now hiring for seasonal positions.
Springfield Parks Department Accepting Applications from Bands to perform in Forest Park Concert Series
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the Springfield Parks Department is accepting applications from bands to perform in the Forest Park Concert…
Mayor Sarno joined with MGM Springfield for Reopening of Iconic Indian Motorcycle Retail Shop
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce the reopening of the iconic Indian Motorcycle retail shop. Springfield Thunderbirds Managing Partner Paul Picknelly and T-Birds President Nate Costa…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at Springfield BID Annual Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings today at the Springfield Business Improvement Districts (BID) annual meeting at the Springfield Sheraton Hotel.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank the Springfield BID for all that they do to help enhance…
Mayor Sarno Kicked Off St. Patrick’s Day Festivities with two events at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club over the Weekend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno kicked off the Springfield St. Patrick’s Day festivities with two events at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club this past weekend. On Friday evening, Mayor Sarno welcomed The Druids to Springfield as they performed their award…
Mayor Sarno and Law Department Celebrate Attorney Bill Cullinan’s Career of Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with City Solicitor Judge John Payne, Deputy City Solicitor Lisa DeSousa, former City Solicitor Ed Pikula, and members of the Law Department today to thank Attorney William “Bill” Cullinan for…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join for Chase Bank Grand Opening
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with JPMorgan Chase Bank Regional Director Roxann Cooke, who did a great job, and members of the local JPMorgan Chase Bank team for the grand…
Mayor Sarno and Deputy Director of Veterans Services DeCaro meet with Springfield Veterans Activities Committee Chairman Bill Walls
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Director of Veterans Services Joe DeCaro met with Springfield Veterans Activities Committee Chairman Bill Walls today to discuss upcoming events planned by the Springfield Activities Committee, including the annual…
Mayor Sarno Elated Springfield’s own Ruth E. Carter wins Oscar for Costume Design for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was elated watching Springfield’s own Ruth E. Carter win the Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’. Carter, a Springfield Technical High School graduate, previously won her first Oscar…
Mayor Sarno and City Clerk’s Team Celebrate and Thank Krista Efantis for her Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Clerk Gladys Oyola and City Hall staff today to thank Krista Efantis for her dedicated service to the City of Springfield for the past five years. Krista is leaving her role as the Executive Assistant to the…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at Springfield Regional Chamber’s Outlook 2023
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Annual Springfield Regional Chamber’s Outlook 2023 event at the MassMutual Center on Friday, March 10th. The annual Outlook event is the Chamber’s largest legislative event featuring top policy makers…
Lifeguard Training Course Coming in April
The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Division will offer a Lifeguard Training Class this April during school vacation week. Special rates are available for Springfield Public School students. If you are at least 15 years of age and want to become a…
Mayor Sarno attends Special Game Changers Award Ceremony at Brookings School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the students, teachers, faculty and staff at Elias Brookings School as the Springfield Thunderbirds visited to award the school with the special Thunderbirds Game Changers Award. In addition, T-Birds mascots Boomer…