On Thursday, September 24th at 7pm, join us for a virtual town hall on youth suicide prevention. This topic is of the utmost importance always but especially in light of COVID-19, and September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined thousands of other Americans and more than 60 other mayors who represent more than 21 million constituents in submitting a public comment and letter opposing a proposed federal rule attempting to undermine the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Malo Brown, State Representative Bud L. Williams, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, and residents and members of the Maple High/Six Corners Neighborhood Council to…

Who: Community Police Hearing Board Members, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Director of Human Resources Attorney William Mahoney, Retired…

The Native-American Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising at City Hall on Saturday September 19, 2020.  Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to offer a proclamation to highlight Native American Heritage Month.

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Mayor Sarno met with the new Executive Director for the Davis Foundation Paul Belsito. Mr. Belsito began his new role on June 1, 2020, succeeding Mary Walachy who retired after serving in the position for the past twenty-three years.

Mayor Sarno states, “Even as we continue to work together to defeat this COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, we must dictate our own future and move forward on all of our capital and economic development projects across the city.”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield is awarding $3.5 million in grant funding to four Springfield agencies to provide increased services to people experiencing homelessness. …

The City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Edward Pikula, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee, provided an update on the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a proclamation declaring “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Springfield from September 15, 2020 – October 15, 2020. This month, we recognize the positive impact that Hispanic Americans have had on our Springfield…

The U.S. EPA Recognized Eight Massachusetts Organizations and Citizens with Regional Environmental Award.

Punching Back

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno noted that his city is certainly well-versed in dealing with natural and man-made disasters — everything from the tornado in June 2011 to the natural-gas explosion a year and a half later.

“Battle-teste…

Mayor Sarno joined with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to acknowledge and celebrate Constitution Week. Constitution Week is an observance to commemorate the adoption of the United States Constitution. Mayor Sarno presented a…

Mayor Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to thank the brave and dedicated women and men of our Springfield Police Department for everything they do to keep our community safe.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Hot Table in Tower Square to kick off the 6th Annual Fill the Plate, Feed a Family challenge, to benefit The Market at the Gray House. Proceeds will go to assist their food assistance distribution program. …

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has asked the City of Springfield’s License Commission to waive the liquor license renewal fees for 2021 (Please see attached letter).

Mayor Sarno stated, “My administration has and will continue to work with our businesses…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the city’s Administration and Finance Division, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is disheartened by the vandalism to the Black Lives Matter mural on Court Street.  The vandalism, which appears to be from a ‘burnout’ from a vehicle, was found early this morning.  

Mayor Sarno stated, “Upon hearing about the…

The Black Lives Matter mural was painted on Court Street on Saturday, September 12, 2020, thanks to the leadership efforts of City Councilor Tracye Whitfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and the support from our diverse and loving community.