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Multi-Agency Operation Cracks-Down on Drug Dealing, Firearms Activity & Prostitution in Response to Citizen Complaints and Recent Incidents
On Tuesday July 12th and Wednesday July 13th, members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit, Massachusetts State Police VFAS, Gang Unit, High Risk Victims Unit and CINRET West,…
Virtual Community Forum
Join us for a virtual community forum to meet the finalists for Compliance Evaluator in the implementation of the consent decree in U.S. v. Springfield Police Department and City of Springfield, Thurs…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Springfield Library and Springfield Library Foundation for a Special Major Gift Announcement by the Estate of Mary K. Brogan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Library Assistant Director Jean Canosa Albano, Springfield Library Foundation President Patrick Markey, Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director…
Celebrate Seuss-iversary Season with the Springfield Museums!
Celebrate Seuss-iversary season with the Springfield Museums! Seuss-iversary is a yearlong special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden (2002), the 5…
Mayor Sarno Announces Sixth Round of ARPA Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s sixth round of ARPA RFP funding awards totaling $84,000 for direct cash assistance…
Mayor Sarno Issues Executive Order Authorizing Remote Participation for Public Meetings by Municipal Bodies
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in working with City Council President Jesse Lederman issued an executive order today authorizing remote participation for members of all municipal bodies for public meetings,…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and Chief of Staff Ashe meets with Worcester State University President Barry Maloney and Springfield Empowerment Zone Co-Executive Director Matt Brunell
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Worcester State University President and Springfield native Barry Maloney and Springfield Empowerment Zone…
Mayor Sarno meets with Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld today to discuss updates on the Library Foundation efforts to help enhance the quality of library…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Health and Human Services Team for Hosting COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic for City Employees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked Tony Pettaway, Director, Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response and the Health and Human Services team for hosting a COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinic at…
Mayor Sarno Sends Condolence and Support Letter to Mayor Kōkichi Maeda of Springfield’s Sister City, Takikawa, Japan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter of condolence and support to Mayor Kōkichi Maeda, mayor of Springfield’s sister city, Takikawa, Japan, today on behalf of the citizens of Springfield upon the…
Mayor Sarno and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero attend Grand Opening of Tu Casa Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Minerva ‘Mini’ Marrero attended the grand opening of a new Dominican restaurant, Tu Casa Restaurant, Bar and Bakery, on Friday, July 8, 2022. City Councilor…
‘Movies in the Park’ Returning this Summer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), Assistant Director of PBRM Peter Krupczak and PBRM Coordinator Tom Dougal joined with…
Mayor Sarno Encourages Residents to Review Fuel Assistance Programs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to encourage residents to check in with their heating fuel and oil providers to review any fuel assistance programs that might be available. With the ever increasing…
Springfield Public Schools Seek Community Input on Proposed Strategic Plan for the Next Six Years
After a nearly three-year process of gathering community input to create the Springfield Public Schools’ Portrait of a Graduate (POG), the district is now soliciting public feedback on a draft of its…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Sheriff Cocchi to Discuss Mental Health and Drug Addiction Response and Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with…
Springfield Emergency Communications Remind Residents to Make Sure their House Number can be Seen from the Road
The Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications would like to remind residents to make sure that their house number can be clearly seen from the road. This helps emergency responders if they…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Public Library Kickoff Summer Reading Club and Announce Elimination of Overdue Fines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Library Assistant Director for Public Services Jean Canosa Albano and Springfield Library Commission Chair Steve Cary and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero to kick…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Back Long-time School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to welcome back long-time former School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department. Working with City Solicitor Judge John Payne and…
DPW to Begin Annual Line Painting on Public Streets
Shortly after July 1, 2022, the DPW will begin our annual line painting throughout the City. All of the work will be completed overnight and we expect the work to take about 3 months.
Demo Preparation for Mass Mutual Center Parking Garage to Begin
Beginning the week of July 4, 2022, site preparation will occur for the demolition of the Mass Mutual Center parking garage. Roadway barricades will be installed and the following traffic patterns…