Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced major action steps to address and better race relations in our City.  

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “As I continue my inter-department listening meetings with my black Cabinet/Department Heads, as well as…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again thanks Mike Kang and Mike’s Beauty for donating numerous PPE’s to those in need throughout our community.  Today, Michael donated a box full of hand sanitizer to the City of Springfield. 

Mayor Sarno stated, “Thank…

“As a member of Mayor’s Against LGBTQ Discrimination, I am heartened and pleased by our United States Supreme Court decisions that protect the civil rights of gay and transgender workers,” Mayor Sarno stated after the opinions were delivered today.

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante today submitted to the city council for approval an austerity budget for FY21.  

Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown, the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with community stakeholders, leaders and advocates for a roundtable discussion on the collective perspectives on policing and race.  

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the roundtable discussion will…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood will join with Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski at St. Michael’s Cathedral on Friday, June 12, at 5:00 p.m. for a prayer service for racial healing.   

Mayor Sarno stated, “I truly…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with the YWCA of Western MA for a special event in support of the great work the YWCA does for our community and the great partnership between the YWCA and the City of Springfield…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and President and CEO of Way Finders Peter A. Gagliardi for an announcement of mortgage, rent and utility assistance and relief.  

The City of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on being named by the Vatican as the new Archbishop of the St. Louis Diocese.

Mayor Sarno stated, “Bitter sweet, Springfield and surrounding areas loss and St. Louis’ gain. I’ve had a…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has signed on to President Barack Obama’s pledge to review the Springfield Police Department's Use of Force policies.  

Prior to President Obama’s call for communities to commit to action, Mayor Sarno had directed Police…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, out of an abundance of caution, will once again work with city, state, federal, and public health and safety officials to be ready for additional peaceful protest marches over the weekend. As we did for Wednesday’s protest,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.  

State Senator James T. Welch connected the City of Springfield with P.…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Councilor Attorney Michael A. Fenton to raise the Pride Flag for LGBTQ Pride Month.  Mayor Sarno also issued a proclamation declaring the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month here in our City of Springfield. 

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The Springfield Police Department on Wednesday had its first group of 12 trained officers and supervisors outfitted with Body-Worn Cameras.   A formal SPD curriculum was developed for the BWC system and SPD Training Officers will be responsible for…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City’s Licensing Department announced today that pursuant to Governor Baker’s Executive Order, applicable guidance from the Commonwealth and input from various municipal departments, the City of Springfield has issued…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.  

Michael Kang, Sr. of Mikes Beauty Supply has once again…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “The message from these peaceful protestors came across loud and clear to honor George Floyd and his legacy of change.  We made sure to protect our peaceful protestors, our residents, businesses and police officers from…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood will honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose.  Thursday, June 4, 2020 will mark the eighth anniversary of Officer Ambrose’s passing.  

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Mayor Domenic Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick, and Sodexo, the Springfield Public Schools food service provider, marked the serving of the 1,000,000th meal provided to Springfield and area students in response the COVID-19 related-school closure…

Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and other elected officials joined with religious and faith leaders as well as members of our community for a prayer vigil for healing and hope in the…