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Follow the Job Trail: Western Mass In-Person Job Fair Happening September 15th
Follow The Trail, Find Your Career!
Region-Wide, In-Person Job Fair!
September 8th & 15th
Here’s How It Works:
The Western Mass Job Trail brings together job seekers and employers! Job seekers are able to start a new career and secure steady work…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Meet with Organizers for Ride to Remember
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, DPW Deputy Director Vinny DeSantis, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and representatives from the State Police, American Medical Response, and Ride to Remember met…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Springfield Cultural Partnership to Discuss ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiatives on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…
Mayor Sarno and SPS Scholar Athletes Welcomed Visitors to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Enshrinement Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide and High School Basketball Coach Lavar Click-Bruce joined with Springfield High School Scholar Athletes to greet and congratulate the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 at the Enshrinement Ceremony held here…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, Deputy Chief Hess and District Chief Denson Recognize National Preparedness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Chief Michael Hess and District Chief of Emergency Preparedness Tyrone Denson to recognize National Preparedness Month at the City of Springfield’s Emergency Operations…
Review & Receive Citizen Input on Springfield’s DRAFT Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) FY 20-21
Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 pm
The DRAFT CAPER will be available for 15 day comment period beginning on September 13, 2021. The CAPER will be available online at: http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/cos/services/dept_cd.htm
Interested parties…
Latino Literacy Program Set to Begin at Hispanic-American Heritage Library
The Latino Literacy Program is designed to improve the literacy abilities of both children and parents. Most are developed for parents of preschoolers or early school-age kids with the goal of enhancing a child's school readiness and success while…
Springfield Police & Hampden County Sherriff’s Department to Offer Gun Buy-Back Program
The Springfield Police Department is partnering with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and Springfield City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Jesse Lederman on a gun buyback program.
City of Springfield Raises Greek Flag to Celebrate the Return of Glendi Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Gumersindo Gomez and State Senator John Velis joined with representatives from the Greek Cultural Center and St. George Cathedral to celebrate the return of the Glendi by raising Greek Flag at City Hall. …
City of Springfield to Implement Citywide Mask Mandate Policy
By order of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Board of Health, the City of Springfield will implement a citywide mask mandate policy, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, September 13, 2021 and will remain in effect…
SEIU Local 888 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the SEIU Local 888 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The SEIU Local 888 represent municipal Civil Engineers.
Springfield Library Foundation Announces Special Generous Gift to the East Forest Park Library Branch Promise Realized Campaign from the White Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Springfield Library Director Molly Fogarty, Springfield Library Foundation President Patrick Markey, Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld, Springfield Library Foundation member…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Continue Neighborhood Council Listening Tour on ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiatives on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Joined with the Family and Friends of Frank Langone for Tree Planting and Dedication
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick J. Sullivan joined with the family and friends of Frank Langone for a tree planting and dedication ceremony in honor of the late Frank Anthony…
Thursday’s “Floyd Patterson” Concert Moved Inside Barney Carriage House Tent
Due to weather, the Floyd Patterson concert scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. will now be held inside the tent at the Barney Carriage House located in Forest Park.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Maple High Six Corners Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
IBPO Local 364 and Police Supervisors Association Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 (Springfield Police Officers Union) and the Police Supervisors…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with McKnight Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
City of Springfield and Nancy Lieberman Charities Open Dream Court at Calhoun Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, School Committeewoman Maria Perez, State Senator Adam Gomez, and other city and state officials joined with Nancy Lieberman Charities Founder…