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City of Springfield DPW Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works would like to notify residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Thursday, November 25, 2021 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Residents…

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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Joined with the JFK Remembrance Committee for 58th Annual Remembrance Service

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, James E. Sullivan, Bishop James Gill, Vanessa…

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MassDOT to Partial Close Bridge Over I-291

MassDOT has informed the City of Springfield of a partial Bridge Closure of Bridge S-24-071, which carries St James Ave. over I-291, on Monday night, November 22, 2021, between 7:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

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Mayor Sarno Stands By and Supports Vietnam Veteran Eugene Brice After Recent Racial and Disability Encounter in East Longmeadow

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno fully supports and stands by Springfield’s own Vietnam Veteran and former Springfield Veteran of the Year Eugene Brice after a recent and disgusting racial and anti-disability encounter in the Big Y parking lot in East…

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Mayor Sarno Proud of School Committee Unanimous Vote to Rename Homer Street School after Retired State Representative and Civil Rights Icon Ben Swan

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states he is proud and elated of the School Committee’s unanimous vote to rename the Homer Street School after retired State Representative and Civil Rights icon Ben Swan.

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Garden of Remembrance Committee’s Annual ‘An Irish Country Christmas’ Concert Returns This Holiday Season

The 1916 Garden of Remembrance Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting the fourth annual An Irish Country Christmas concert on Sunday December 12th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pope Francis Preparatory School Theater.  The show, starring Dee…

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Mayor Sarno Announces Continued Relief for City Taxpayers - Will Recommend to City Council Decrease in Tax Rate -

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in an effort to continue to provide as much relief possible for City residents and businesses, announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) property tax rates. The recommended rates for FY22 are…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Eastern States Exposition for Premium Beef Donation to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO Eugene Cassidy at Open Pantry in Springfield today, as the ESE donated over 400 lbs. of premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends…

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Springfield Police Department Holds Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony

The Springfield Police Department held their Annual Project Blue Light Ceremony on Thursday November 18th at the Springfield Police Department Headquarters to remember and honor our brave and dedicated fallen officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.…

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Mayor Sarno Announces Three More Categories of ARPA RFP’s Now Available

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be offering three more additional categories of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding opportunities under the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). …

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Springfield Police Announce Enhanced Traffic Enforcement Initiative

Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced an enhanced traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday in response to the recent motor vehicle fatalities and the upcoming holiday season.

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IAFF Local 648 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the IAFF Local 648 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The IAFF Local 648 represents the Firefighters…

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Mayor Sarno Joins with Springfield Museums, Springfield Cultural Partnership and BID for a Special Meet & Greet with the SPark! Artists at Pynchon Plaza

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with President and CEO of the Springfield Museums Kay Simpson, Executive Director of the Springfield Cultural Partnership Karen Finn, and Executive Director for the Springfield Businesses Improvement District Chris…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Fr. Anthony Corigliano and SSJ Mary Quinn

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to the families, friends and colleagues of Fr. Anthony Corigliano, longtime priest at my home Parrish of the Lady of Mount Carmel and SSJ Mary Quinn,…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with the Springfield Merrill Lynch Office to Recognize ‘Merrill Day’ in the City of Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the local Springfield Merrill Lynch Office to present a proclamation to recognize ‘Merrill Day’ in the City of Springfield. Forty years ago, former Mayor Theodore (Teddy) Dimauro issued a proclamation declaring…

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Mayor Sarno Attends Open House for the Multicultural Community Services New Family Support Center in Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Multicultural Community Services (MCS) for an open house of their new Family Support Center located at 505 East Columbus Ave. MCS Executive Director Paul Conlon, MCS Director of Regional Family Support Services…

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Mayor Sarno Commends Councilor Ramos and City Council for Passing Ban on Sale of Gas to Dirt Bike Riders

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno commends and supports Ward 8 City Councilor and State Representatives Orlando Ramos and the City Council for passing an ordinance that bans the sale of gas to riders of dirt bikes and other illegal/unauthorized vehicles.

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City of Springfield and SRA Seek RFQ for Premier Regional Sports Complex

The City of Springfield and the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) announced on Friday, November 12, 2021 that they are seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from developers and/or interested parties for the redevelopment of the property…

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Mayor Sarno and State Representative Williams Celebrate SouLao’d Kitchen’s Two Year Anniversary and Grand Reopening

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams and the East Springfield Neighborhood Council joined with Shawndell and Lena Redd and family to celebrate the grand reopening of SouLao’d Kitchen, located at 606 Page Boulevard, and their…

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