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DPH free COVID/ Flu vaccine clinic in Springfield 1/17 - $75 GIFT CARD WITH VACCINATION (must be 12+ to receive a gift card)

FREE vaccine clinic:
Springfield Prep Charter School (2071 Roosevelt Ave.)
Friday, 1/17 (1:30-4:30PM)
Walk-ins welcome! 
Registration encouraged: 

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Mayor Sarno and State Representative Puppolo to Refile Bail Reform Legislation

|   Public Safety

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter today to State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. requesting him to refile the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and District Attorney’s…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks our Springfield Police Department and all of our public safety officials on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Mayor Sarno states, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude and thanks to all of our brave and dedicated men and women of our Springfield Police Department, and all of our public safety officials.  To…

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Mayor Sarno commends and thanks Healey-Driscoll Administration on Adult Reentry Grant Initiative

– ROCA Springfield, The Mission Inc., and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office Awarded –

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Springfield City Council holds 2025 Organizational Meeting

The Springfield City Council held their 2025 organizational meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025. The Council elected their leadership and adopted rules for the for the upcoming legislative year.

Durin…

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Mayor Sarno provides comments at DCAMM Public Hearing on Springfield Regional Justice Center Project Proposal

– Sarno continues Advocating for “Game Changing” North End Riverfront Site for new Roderick Ireland Courthouse –

 

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Thank you, SPD, for serving our community this year and saving lives

With 2024 coming to a close, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers would like to recognize several officers for serving our community this year and saving lives. 


 

Superintendent…

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Police Officer Exam Open Houses

Looking to make a difference in our community? Join us for one of our upcoming open houses to learn more about the Civil Service process and meet directly with members of the City of Springfield…

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Mayor Sarno to provide comments at DCAMM Public Hearing on Springfield Regional Justice Center Project Proposal

– Sarno continues Advocating for “Game Changing” North End Riverfront Site –

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Mayor Sarno to attend School Committee Organizational Meeting

– Sarno continues Advocating for Renewal of School Security Camera/SPD MOU –

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City of Springfield joins Kwanzaa Collective for 2024 Umoja (Unity) Celebration at City Hall

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, and city and state officials joined with Ayanna Crawford and…

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City of Springfield holds Annual Lighting of the Menorah in Court Square

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, State Representative Jake Oliveira, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Chief…

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Mayor Sarno shows off Don Treeger’s Award Winning Photo “Cat Scan” now hanging in his office

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was proud to show photographer Don Treeger today that Don’s award winning 1992 photo title “Can Scan” now hangs in the Mayor’s Office.

Mayor Sarno states, “Back in 1992 when I…

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NEW LIGHTS AGLOW IN DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD - Funded by Neighborhood Enhancement Fund -

Just in time for Christmas, Main Street, from Dover Street to Locust Street, and the newly renovated Court Square are aglow with new holiday lights funded by Springfield’s Neighborhood Enhancement…

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Springfield Cultural Partnership & Community Music School of Springfield Announce Trust Transfer Project Artist Development Fellowship Cohort

The Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) and Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS), proudly announces the Trust Transfer Project Artist Development Fellowship Cohort, funded by the 2025 Urban…

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Mayor Sarno, City, and State Officials join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Julius “Dr. J” Erving for a Special Birthplace of Basketball Monument Dedication Ceremony in Mason Square

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, City Councilor Lavar Click Bruce, President of the Naismith Memorial…

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Reminder – Springfield DPW’s Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule, Christmas Tree Collection Schedule

|   City News

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind residents that there will be no collection of trash, yard waste, recycling or bulk item materials on Wednesday, December…

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Springfield Department of Elder Affairs hold Holiday Brunch

|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Elder Affairs Director Roy Goodman and the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs for their Holiday Brunch on Friday, December 20th. Ms. Senior Massachusetts was…

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Mayor Sarno sits down and gets an Update from the Latino Counseling Center on the Rise Academy Mental Health / Social Justice Initiatives

|   Community News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sat down with Jonathan Alicea, CEO and President of the Latino Counseling Center, and his team along with representative from Baystate Health to discuss the successful…

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