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‘Movies in the Park’ Returning this Summer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), Assistant Director of PBRM Peter Krupczak and PBRM Coordinator Tom Dougal joined with East Springfield Neighborhood Council President…
Mayor Sarno Encourages Residents to Review Fuel Assistance Programs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to encourage residents to check in with their heating fuel and oil providers to review any fuel assistance programs that might be available. With the ever increasing cost for heating fuel and oil, it is important…
Springfield Public Schools Seek Community Input on Proposed Strategic Plan for the Next Six Years
After a nearly three-year process of gathering community input to create the Springfield Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate (POG), the district is now soliciting public feedback on a draft of its 2022-2028 Strategic Plan, which is based on the…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Sheriff Cocchi to Discuss Mental Health and Drug Addiction Response and Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Chief of Staff…
Springfield Emergency Communications Remind Residents to Make Sure their House Number can be Seen from the Road
The Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications would like to remind residents to make sure that their house number can be clearly seen from the road. This helps emergency responders if they have to quickly respond to your address.
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Public Library Kickoff Summer Reading Club and Announce Elimination of Overdue Fines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Library Assistant Director for Public Services Jean Canosa Albano and Springfield Library Commission Chair Steve Cary and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero to kick off the annual Summer Reading Club at the Brightwood…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Back Long-time School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to welcome back long-time former School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department. Working with City Solicitor Judge John Payne and City Council President Jesse Lederman, Attorney Shea…
DPW to Begin Annual Line Painting on Public Streets
Shortly after July 1, 2022, the DPW will begin our annual line painting throughout the City. All of the work will be completed overnight and we expect the work to take about 3 months.
Demo Preparation for Mass Mutual Center Parking Garage to Begin
Beginning the week of July 4, 2022, site preparation will occur for the demolition of the Mass Mutual Center parking garage. Roadway barricades will be installed and the following traffic patterns will change:
Mayor Sarno and City Officials welcome new AIC President Hubert Benitez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with and welcomed new American International College (AIC) President Hubert Benitez, AIC Board of Trustees Chair Frank Colaccino and AIC Chief…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Gandara Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Gandara Center CEO Lois Nesci, VP of Fund Development and…
Mayor Sarno Joined for Bittersweet Farewell for Outgoing City Council President Marcus Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to celebrate and thank Marcus Williams for his to service to our Springfield as a City Councilor for seven years, serving as Council President for the past year and a half. Mr. Williams has retired from the City Council…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Governor Baker and Administration for DCR Summer Nights 2022 Kick-Off at the South End Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Charlie Baker, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Bethany A. Card, and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Douglas Rice today for the DCR’s Summer Nights 2022 Kick-Off…
Mayor Sarno Joins Fire Commissioner Calvi to Congratulate Newly Graduated Dispatchers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Deputy Chief Of Staff Services David Wells to congratulate 6 new dispatchers on their graduation.
Mayor Sarno states, “To our six newest dispatchers and your families:…
Public Comment Period for City of Springfield’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Is Open Until 7/15/22
The City of Springfield is pleased to announce the opportunity for public comment on the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update. The public comment period will be open July 1, 2022 through July 15, 2022.
Please email all comments to Ciara Hanlon at cha…
Mayor Sarno Joins for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of Goodwill’s Pioneer Valley Job Training and Operations Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Goodwill President and CEO Joanne Hilferty and Board members for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of their new Pioneer Valley Job Training and Operations Center at 245 Cadwell Drive. Also…
Mayor Sarno Issues Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson – 1st Black Woman on Supreme Court
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Another glass ceiling shattered with the first black woman on the Supreme Court as Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in today. Congratulations to her and her family – this historic achievement symbolizes a tremendous…
