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Have you ever wondered how to apply for a city job?
Join Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell at the Career Seminar scheduled for Thursday 10/17/24 at the Central Library Computer Lab at 4:00 p.m.
Get help setting up email accounts, employment search, and help monitoring responses as well…
Mayor Sarno joins Home City Development and Tech Foundry for Resident Tech Centers Kickoff Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Senior Project Manager in the Office of Community Development Lori Santaniello joined this morning with Home City Development, Inc. (HCDI) at Elias Brookings Apartments (former site of Brookings School) to kick-off HCDI’s…
City Prepares for Major Events this Weekend in Downtown Springfield
– Mayor Sarno and Officials provide Traffic Announcement ahead of Basketball HOF Enshrinement Ceremony and Thunderbirds Opening Weekend Games –
Mayor Sarno Ready to Cheer on Our Springfield Thunderbirds on Opening Night this Saturday!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received his season tickets for the Springfield Thunderbirds home games on Friday afternoon from Frank Grimaldi, Manger for Ticket Operations and Retention, and is excited to cheer on our beloved Springfield Thunderbirds on…
Mayor Sarno joined Springfield Thunderbirds for Major Announcement – T-Birds and St. Louis Blues affiliation extended to the 2030-31 season –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today as the Springfield Thunderbirds and St. Louis Blues announced the extension of their affiliation agreement through the end of the 2030-31 season. The deal further solidifies the long-term future of the American…
Mayor Sarno, Schools, and Police Department Address Surge in Hoax Threats Against Schools
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall and Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers for a press conference today at City Hall to address the surge of hoax threats being made toward our schools.
Springfield, like many…
Springfield Police Department Promotes Three Sergeants
On Thursday October 3rd, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers on behalf of the Springfield Police Department along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s three newest Sergeants at…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Veterans’ Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Veterans’ Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, October 26th through Sunday, November 10,…
Mayor Sarno shares Rosh Hashanah message
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Sarno states, “Shanah Tovah. To our Jewish Community – wishing good health, peace, and blessings to all those who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Thank…
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Police and Parks Departments thank Wellpoint & Franklin Sports for continued generosity and support
Mayor Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, current Police Superintendent Larry Akers, retired Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Parks Director Tom Ashe, Assistance Director of Recreation Randy Piteo, Springfield Police Supervisors Association…
City of Springfield Raises Italian Flag for Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass (ICCWM) as well as Springfield UNICO and Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy along with city and state officials and members of the community to raise the Italian Flag…
Mayor Sarno speaks at Posthumous Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Springfield’s Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the family of the late Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd, Congressman Richard Neal, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Veterans Director Joseph DeCaro, and city and state officials for a special Posthumous Congressional…
COVID-19 Test Kits Available for all U.S. Households
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the…
2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Nomination Packet
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Award.
If you know of a veteran who continuously volunteers their personal time to better our community and has never received…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, and SPD Traffic Unit Announce High Visibility Traffic Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Captain David Martin from the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Traffic Unit for an announcement on speeding enforcement on Tuesday afternoon at SPD headquarters.…
City of Springfield Honors Officer Kevin Ambrose at Greenleaf Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, family members of the late Kevin Ambrose, Captain Brian Beliveau and members of the Springfield Police Department, Park Commissioner Clinton…
Free Car Seat & Booster Seat Check Event
Partnering to make this event possible is AAA Northeast, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Baystate Medical Center, and the Massachusetts State Police as a part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Cyr Arena Ice Rink Dedicated to Retired Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director (PBRM) Tom Ashe, City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Lavar Click-Bruce, and city officials and members of the Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff's…