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Mayor Sarno Disappointed by last minute notice from DHCD on plans to send 30 Homeless Families to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has reached out to Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll to share his disappointment with the last-minute notice late this Friday afternoon from the Undersecretary of the Department of Housing and Community…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan thank Hampden County Sheriff Cocchi and Crew for Continued Partnership
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan to thank Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and his dedicated staff, including Assistant Deputy Superintendent Glen Sexton, Residential…
Mayor Sarno Reads to 5th Grade Students at Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School as part of Read Across America Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the 5th grade students at Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School today to read one of Mayor Sarno’s favorite books, ‘A Home Run for Bunny’ by Richard Andersen, as part of Read Across America Day.
Mayor Sarno…
Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Eligible Springfield Residents who need Help Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment can Contact Springfield City Library and Department of Elder Affairs. Each vaccine site has a specific registration link unique to that location. Those…
Springfield DPW Reminds Residents to Properly Dispose of Medical Waste
The Springfield Department of Public Works would like to remind residents to properly dispose of their medical waste. For the last three (3) Thursdays, including today March 2nd, alarms were triggered at the F&G Waste Transfer Station in Agawam by…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and SRA Director Pham hold Developers Conference for Three Prime Downtown Properties
Following up on the redevelopment opportunity notice Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials announced in February 2023, Mayor Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda…
HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris to participate in DPH Virtual Public Hearing for Chapin Centers Notice of Closure
Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, who has to chair the regularly scheduled School Committee meeting tonight at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, will participate in the state…
Mayor Sarno Joins with High School Italian Class
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to join with Mrs. Sarah Switzer and students in her Italian class at West Springfield High School via zoom today. Mayor Sarno, who’s parents immigrated to America from Italy, is first-generation, conversational in…
Springfield Public Schools Closed Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Springfield Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th due to anticipated inclement weather forecasted and out of an abundance of caution. All after-school activities are also cancelled.
2 Hour Delay for Springfield City Hall and Municipal Buildings
Due to the timing of this anticipated inclement weather forecasted and out of an abundance of caution there will be a two (2) hour delay for the opening of Springfield City Hall and municipal buildings. City Hall and municipal buildings will open at…
Mayor Sarno stops by soon to be new Big Y Grocery Store for our Downtown Neighborhood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by today to witness the continued progress of the new Big Y grocery store for our downtown neighborhood area.
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan meet with The Zoo in Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan met with the Zoo in Forest Park Executive Director Sarah Tsitso and Forest Park Zoological Society Board President Nathan Bazinet, Board…
City of Springfield Celebrates Dominican Community with Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with our Springfield Dominican Community for a special flag raising ceremony on Saturday, February 25th at City Hall to commemorate the 178th anniversary of Dominican Independence. Mayor…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Perez to attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Fitness Equipment for North End Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez and New North Citizens Council (NNCC) COO Jose Claudio joined with Eliana Gutierrez and staff from the Department of Elder Affairs, and our seniors from the North End for a special ribbon…
Mayor Sarno joined with Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition for Launch of Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Public Health Institute of Western MA Senior Director of Programs & Development Sarita Hudson, Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition (YMHC) Manager Tiffany Rufino, YMHC members, and Beat the Odds youth advisors…
Temporary Closure Notice of CT River Walkway Bridge
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) was recently notified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) of a structural issue related to the elevated section of the Connecticut River Bikeway that spans over the CSX…
Mayor Sarno meets with Springfield State Delegation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Communications Director Bill Baker met with State Senator Adam Gomez, and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams and Brian…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris attend Black Behavioral Health Network Inc. Inaugural Fundraising Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris attended the Black Behavioral Health Network Inc. inaugural fundraising event on Thursday, February 23rd at Springfield College. HHS Commissioner Helen…
Mayor Sarno Announces $5.5 million in 10th Round of ARPA Funding Awards Including over 3,000 Households totaling over $4 million in Direct Cash Assistance
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s tenth round of ARPA funding awards totaling approximately $5.5 million.
Mayor Sarno sends letter to Springfield State Delegation Requesting State ARPA Funding to Support City Programs and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter to the Springfield State Delegation requesting state American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the city of Springfield to continue to support the many successful programs and initiatives Mayor Sarno has created…