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City of Springfield Issues New Public Health Emergency Recommendations
Following up on Governor Baker’s order to close all daycares and childcare centers across the Commonwealth, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, upon the recommendation of Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris,…
Mayor Sarno Holds Cabinet Level Meetings for Situational Updates on COVID-19
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues his early morning meetings with his cabinet heads during the COVID-19 – Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. Those in attendance include: Health Commissioner Helen…
Mayor Sarno Receives Sanitation Demonstration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, and members of the Facilities Division Al Rodriguez and Joe Dougherty today…
Mayor Sarno Announces Grant Program to Assist Local Restaurants
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has directed Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan to launch an initial ‘Prime the Pump’ grant program to help our local restaurants that are struggling…
City of Springfield to Adjust Collection Dates for Certain Fees
Due to the state of emergency that has been declared by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that the City of Springfield will delay the…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Commissioner Clapprood, and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, and Assistant Director PBRM Pete Krupczak to announce the…
Mayor Sarno Joined for the Raising of the Irish Flag in Honor of Saint Patrick's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with a small group today on the steps of City Hall, to raise the Irish flag, celebrating our Irish community here in Springfield. Mayor Sarno stated, “It is important…
City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Close to Public
Due to the evolving concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 – Coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Springfield has announced that it will be closing City Hall and all other…
City of Springfield to Close Senior Centers and Libraries as a Precaution Against COVID-19
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in consultation with Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Director of Springfield Public Libraries and Director of Elder Affairs Sandy Federico, today announced that due to…
Mayor Sarno Declares State of Emergency and Temporary Closing of Schools
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Dan Warwick, and Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris today in announcing a state of emergency in the City of Springfield and the…
City of Springfield’s Health & Human Services Informational Series Scheduled for Next Week are POSTPONED
In response to Governor Baker’s most recent guidance issued to protect our residents, especially our seniors. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen…
Mayor Sarno to Hold Series of COVID-19 Situational Update Meetings
Springfield, MA – In response to Governor Baker declaring a state of emergency to help address the COVID-19 situation, Mayor Sarno will join with city officials and representatives from our local…
City to Hold Municipal Auction Informational Workshop April 14th
Municipal Auction Informational Workshop: The City of Springfield is holding an information session for persons who are interested in purchasing City Owned tax title properties. The workshop will take…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Announce New EpiPen Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi today to announce that starting March 10, 2020, the Springfield Fire Department will be rolling out their EpiPen Program.
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Mayor Sarno Joined with City Officials to Provide Update on the City of Springfield’s Response to Coronavirus
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Dan Warwick, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Emergency…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Held a Pinning Ceremony for Police Officers Promotions – Including the First Hispanic Female Supervisor and a Breast Cancer Survivor
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood held a pinning ceremony for the promotions of seven police officers, including the city’s first Hispanic female supervisor and a breast…
Mayor Sarno Attends Topping-Off Ceremony for Brightwood-Lincoln School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, Director of the Department of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Executive…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Spirit of Springfield for a Special Springfield September 11th Monument Transfer to City Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for the 9/11 Monument transfer ceremony today. The 9/11 Monument, a structural steel beam from the World Trade Center in New York City,…
Novel Coronavirus: A Health & Human Services Informational Series for Springfield Seniors!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Health & Human Services Commissioner, Helen Caulton-Harris and Director of Elder Affairs, Sandy Federico announce an informational series on the Novel Coronavirus…