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Graduation and Dropout Rates Continue Trend in Right Direction
The overwhelming majority of SPS comprehensive high schools achieved a 2021 four-year graduation rate above 90 percent, and all reached a rate of at least of 86 percent, according to information…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with members from Neighborhood Councils in Announcing New ARPA Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Disaster Recovery and Compliance Director Tina Quagliato-Sullivan joined with members of the city’s neighborhood councils to…
Mayor Sarno Joined with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mercy Warren Chapter to Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Holly Stone Blair and the Daughters of the American Revolution Mercy Warren Chapter to celebrate the birthday of our nation’s first President, George Washington,…
Mayor Sarno Receives Visit from Head Start
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was happy to receive his annual visit from his friends at Head Start on Valentine’s Day and a very special Valentine card.
“Thank you so much to Head Start for your…
District Moves to Expedite Negotiations with Paraprofessionals Union
Springfield Public Schools will seek a neutral third party to serve as mediator of collective bargaining negotiations between the district and the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals in hopes…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Joined with United Way of Pioneer Valley in Declaring 211 Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Maria Perez, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and SPD Deputy Chief Steve Kent and members of the Springfield Police Department joined with United Way…
Mayor Sarno Approves Non-exclusive Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal – Negotiating New Benefits Over 10-Year Term
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as statutory issuing authority for the City of Springfield, has agreed to terms with Comcast Cable Communications (Comcast) for the non-exclusive renewal of their Cable…
School Vacation Week is FILLED with Magic!
Magician Scotty Swan, Cartoonist Joe Young and Bookstore Owner Zee Johnson help make the magic happen at the Springfield Museums School Vacation Week!
Mayor Sarno Meets with Lt. Governor Polito
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today to discuss the continued partnership with the Baker-Polito Administration.
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and State Representative Gonzalez Joined with Lt. Governor Polito and Secretary Reidy for Shannon Grant Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)…
Mayor Sarno Issues Update on City’s Mask Mandate
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As far as the city’s mandate is concerned, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and I are heartened to see that our continued push to get our…
Smile, You’re on Springfield’s Candid Camera
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Deputy Director of Parks Peter Krupczak, Park Environmental Specialist Adam…
Mayor Sarno Proud to Display Mementos from Central City Boxing & Barbell and Western New England Golden Gloves
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to display two mementos from Dean Fay, Executive Director for Central City Boxing & Barbell, and Western New England Golden Gloves. The opening bell was from their…
School-Based After-School Activities Canceled Due to Weather Forecast
Please be advised that due to the weather forecast, school-based after-school activities have been canceled for today, Monday, February 7th, 2022.
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Congratulate Two Springfield Businesses on 2022 MassEcon West Region Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan offered congratulations and high praise today for two Springfield based businesses that captured top statewide economic…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Distinguished Community Leader and Beloved Retired State Representative Raymond A. Jordan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “so very, very sorry to hear about the passing of my old dear friend retired State Representative Raymond Jordan. My wife Carla, our daughters Cassandra and Chiara, and…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with Representative Gonzalez to Highlight Local ARPA RFP Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Latino Chamber of Commerce Director Andrew Melendez and South End Citizens…
City Forester Alex Sherman Honored as Tree Warden of the Year Award by MTWFA
The Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association (MTWFA) has recognized Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman with their 21st Annual Seth H. Swift Tree Warden of the Year award. The Tree…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Relaunch of ‘RiseUp Springfield’ - Award Winning Small Business Growth Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy Director of Economic Development Brian Connors and the Office of Planning and Economic Development announced today the…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Springfield Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, and Symphony Hall Manager Amanda Spear-Purchase met with the…