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Mayor Sarno test positive for COVID-19
The Mayor’s Office today announced that Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. He is confirming a home test result with a PCR test today. The Mayor will isolate for five (5) days pursuant to the CDC guidelines. Although…
Springfield Vax Force Youth Council to hold Healthy Us: Community Day of Wellness Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are proud to announce that the Springfield Vax Force Youth Council led by UMass Medical Student, Kassandra Jean-Marie and community philanthropist and…
Mayor Sarno Announces Additional Multi-Faceted Tax Relief Plan as part of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante announced today additional multi-faceted tax relief plan for residents today as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget recommendation being submitted to the…
Springfield Police Release Body-Camera Footage of Officers Helping Choking 3-Month-Old Baby
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and the Springfield Police Department as the Springfield Police Department released body-worn camera footage of two officers who helped a choking baby while working a detail…
City of Springfield and Department of Justice Announce RFQ for Compliance Evaluator
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield along with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly announced today the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an independent compliance evaluator per the terms of the settlement agreement…
Mayor Sarno joined with the Springfield VA Clinic to Recognize Nurses Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield VA Clinic on Bond Street today to celebrate and recognize Nurses Week. Mayor Sarno thanked our brave and dedicated nurses and presented a mayoral proclamation declaring the week of May 6 through May…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Superintendent Clapprood and PBRM Director Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan to announce the continued partnership with the…
Mayor Sarno Testifies before Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies in Support of Governor Baker’s Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno traveled to the State House in Boston on Monday to testify before the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies in support of Governor Charles Baker’s legislation; H. 4720: An Act Investing in Future…
HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris, Mayoral Aide Click-Bruce and State Representative Williams join with Barber Clarence Smith to Recognize Black Barbershop Appreciation Month
Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce and State Representative Bud Williams joined with Clarence Smith, owner of the Final Touch Barber Shop, Vanessa Ford, the Trust Transfer Project, Denise…
CDO Sheehan and City Officials hold Second meeting with Pastors’ Council to Discuss Continued Economic Development Opportunities
Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, Deputy Director of Neighborhoods Ed Whitley, Director of Community Development Cathy Buono, Principal Planner Alvin…
The Springfield Community Preservation Committee (SCPC) Announces the 2022 Historic Homes Restoration Program. A Grant Opportunity for Homeowners.
Application and guidelines to apply for a Historic Homes Restoration Grant are available on the Community Preservation Act webpage: https://www.springfield-ma.gov/finance/community-preservation. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2022.
The program is…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Seniors for ‘Derby de Mayo’ Celebration at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico today for the Elder Affairs Department’s ‘Derby de Mayo’ community partnership event. The event featured a…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris, Fire Commissioner Calvi and Police Deputy Chief Kent Join with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation and Awards and Recognition Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Police Deputy Chief Steven Kent joined with officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield to congratulate AMR’s…
City of Springfield Board of Health Issues Mask Advisory for those with Underlying Health Conditions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the Board of Health is issuing a Mask Advisory due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The City of Springfield’s Board of Health is advising…
Mayor Sarno thanks Parks and Recreation Works for Beautification Efforts Across City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Atwater Road yesterday to thank crewmembers from the Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation as they begin the beautification efforts to kick off the spring season with the planting of flowers and fresh mulch.
School Committee adopts $545 million budget
The School Committee has approved a School Department budget that invests significant funding into schools, including paving the way for expansion of preschool classes to every elementary school in the district, an history making development for…
Mayor Sarno, State Representative Gonzalez and Councilor Perez Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Del Rey Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez for a special Cinco de Mayo celebration event at Del Rey restaurant on Worthington Street. The family friendly event featured an official…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Join with Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts for Sound the Alarm Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and members of the Springfield Fire Department joined with Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts Executive Director Nia Rennix and volunteers for a Sound the Alarm event to bring awareness…