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Mayor Sarno Appoints Christy Torres to Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Christy Torres of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners. Torres is replacing Norman Roldan who resigned on June 30, 2023. She will serve out the remainder of that term, which…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood Announce Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant from State Department of Mental Health
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood announced today that the Springfield Police Department has been awarded a Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant of $367,474 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Lederman attend Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Council President Jesse Lederman joined with Live Well Springfield, Commonwealth Murals, Blues to Green, and community residents for a special Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 12th. The…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for Open House Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with other local mayors, and city and state officials to welcome Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell as she held a special open house event at her Springfield Office on Wednesday, July 12th.
Mayor Sarno Visit with Seniors at Raymond Jordan Senior Center for Special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Department of Elder Affairs and seniors for a special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center on Wednesday, July 12th.
Mayor Sarno welcomes Mayor of Bracigliano Italy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Paul Picknelly, Honorary Consul General of Italy, welcomed Giovanni Luliano, Mayor of Bracigliano, Italy, a town in the province of Salerno, to Springfield on Wednesday, July 12th.
Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit Marks 2nd Anniversary with 315th Illegal Gun Seized
The Springfield Police Department’s Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) seized its 315th illegally possessed firearm Monday in just two years since its creation. On July 9th, 2021 Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood announced the creation of the…
City of Springfield Opens Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers Wednesday, July 12th and July 13th, 2023, due to the anticipated heat.
Response to Media Reports About Drinking Water Quality from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is providing correction and clarification to statements made in recent news reports about drinking water quality.
Mayor Sarno, City Officials and Community Stakeholders hold Initial Roundtable Working Group Discussion to Address Uptick of Gun Violence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno called a roundtable working group with city officials and community stakeholders and clergy today to continue ongoing discussions to form a plan of action to address the uptick of gun violence in the city. This meeting follows…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Fenton Continue Efforts to advance Digital Equity and Internet Access for Springfield Residents
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Chair of the City Councils ad-hoc committee and working group on Digital Equity and Internet Access along with co-chairs Dr. Frank Robinson and Archbishop Timothy Paul Baymon, met…
Free jazz and blues concert at Springfield Armory National Historic Site
The historic grounds of Springfield Armory National Historic Site will be swinging to the sounds of big band music on Saturday, July 15th from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes. Enjoy a free, energizing, twilight…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Councilors Fenton and Curran, and PBRM Director Sullivan join with Atwater Park Neighborhood for Reopening of Atwater Park Fountain
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Attorney Sean Curran joined with Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan and the Atwater Park Civic…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes and Brings Greetings at Motor Maids Convention
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Motor Maids Convention on Tuesday, July 11th at the Sheraton Hotel. The energetic crowd of over 500 traveled to Springfield, MA on their bikes from across the Country. The Motor Maids were formed in…
Mayor Sarno welcomes special visit from Olivia and Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a special visit from 6-year-old Olivia and family, Karen and Stephen Bosworth, Aaron Nugent and Amanda Merchant, today. Olivia shared her excitement about her summer vacation and is excited to start 1st grade in…
‘Movie in the Park’ Scheduled for Today, Monday, 7/10/23 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announces that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru” scheduled for tonight,…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons on their Continued Community Outreach Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to once again be with the members of the Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons, which includes former speedy High School of Commerce point guard ‘Fast Eddie Anderson,’ retired Sheriff’s…
Mayor Sarno calls Together and Expands Initial Working Group to address Uptick of Gun Violence in our City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno following up on his enhanced public safety announcement and initial meeting with community partners and religious leaders last week, is expanding the initial working group and will conduct a meeting of a cross section of…
Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and other officials, and thousands of families for a special Star Spangled 4th of July event at our Riverfront Park.
City of Springfield Opens Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers Wednesday, July 5th, Thursday, July 6th, and Friday, July 7, 2023 due to the…