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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti on their Retirement

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with co-workers and friends to wish Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved, happy and healthy retirement.

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City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1, 2021, due to the anticipated heat.

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City of Springfield to Open Forest Park Pool Early Due to Heat Wave

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the Forest Park swimming pool will open Monday, June 28, 2021, a week ahead of schedule, due to the anticipated…

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Mayor Sarno to Appoint Retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to Community Police Hearing Board

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will appoint retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB). Judge Payne will be replacing Attorney Ernesto Castillo who is stepping downing.

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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Andrea Stone on her Retirement

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the City Clerk’s Office to wish Andrea Stone congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved and happy and healthy retirement.

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Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with White Lion Brewing for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

 

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with White Lion Brewing President Raymond Berry and his team for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of White Lion's new downtown location in Tower Square.

State Senator Adam…

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Mayor Sarno Thanks City Hall Facility Staff for their Continued Efforts

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to thank City Hall facility staff for their continued efforts providing assistance for our residents and business community that visit City Hall.

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Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with MassHousing for Bergen Circle Groundbreaking

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with MassHousing for the groundbreaking ceremony at Bergen Circle. MassHousing closed on $21.2 million in affordable housing financing for the refinancing and extensive rehabilitation of the…

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Spirit of Springfield Holds Pubic Safety Meeting with Public Safety Officials from the Region to Prepare for 4th of July Fireworks

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for their public safety meeting with public safety officials from the region as they discussed preparations for the 4th of July fireworks. Departments and agencies involved included the…

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City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Sarno’s FY22 Budget

The Springfield City Council unanimously approved Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s $756 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The FY22 budget includes no layoffs and maintains all core services and represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year’s…

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SPD Releases Footage of Armed Suspect Pointing his Firearm at Officers and Bystanders

The Springfield Police Department is releasing city camera footage showing an incident that occurred Sunday night during which an armed suspect, after allegedly firing his gun, repeatedly pointed his firearm at responding officers and bystanders…

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Mayor Sarno Recognizes “National Go Skateboarding Day” in Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan, in collaboration with Rosemary Tracey Woods of Art for the Soul Gallery and Betsy Johnson of WalkBike Springfield will recognize…

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Eversource Offers Assistance Programs for Residential Customers

Need help with your Eversource bill, residents are encouraged to take advantage of their extended payment plan and other programs to help with their bill. If you’re enrolled in an assistance program or payment plan your service won’t be disconnected…

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Congressman Neal Celebrates Child Tax Credit at Square One

Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means visited Springfield’s Square One on Monday morning to celebrate the success of the expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and bring awareness to the monthly…

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and State Officials Joined with Mercy Medical Center to Recognize their Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Scores

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and state officials joined with Mercy Medical Center to recognize their back to back Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A scores. For 20 years, the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog…

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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Joined with the Brethren Community Foundation for Juneteenth Celebration

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Brethren Community Foundation at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center for a Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration included musical and Gospel…

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City of Springfield Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, City Councilors Tracye Whitfield and Justin Hurst and the Juneteenth Planning Committee joined with state and local officials on the front steps of City Hall to celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday in the…

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Rabbi Kosofsky Visits with Mayor Sarno and Provides a Prayer and Blessing

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Rabbi Kosofsky and in continuing a tradition from Rabbi Kosofsky’s late father-in-law Rabbi Edelman, provided Mayor Sarno with a prayer and blessing of good health, wisdom, and strength.

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First Latina City Clerk Gladys Oyola Sworn In

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Council President Marcus Williams proudly announce that the City of Springfield has sworn in the City’s first Latina City Clerk Gladys Oyola. Oyola was sworn in by Armando Feliciano, Chairperson for the Springfield…

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City of Springfield Summer Seasonal Positions Still Available

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced that there are still summer jobs available with the City’s Parks and Recreation Division. Springfield residents are…

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