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Mayor Sarno Joins Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity House Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) Executive Director Aime Giroux, GSHFH Board President Anne Eisenmen, and GSHFH Family Services Manager Deborah O’Mara, along with the Lead Pastor at Calvary’s…
Mayor Sarno Pleased to Meet New Executive Director at the Springfield Jewish Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with new Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) Executive Director Samantha “Sam” Dubrinksy and Attorney Jonathan Goldsmith to welcome Director Dubrinksy who joins the Springfield JCC after previously directing the…
Coach Click Presents Mayor Sarno with Swag from Alma Mater
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to receive a High School of Commerce Basketball hoodie from his fellow HSC alum and Mayoral Aide, Coach Lavar Click. This year, Mayor Sarno celebrates his 40th high school reunion with the High School of Commerce…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Continue Bi-weekly Vax Force Meetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris hosted the fourth meeting of the Vaccine Education Committee (“Vax Force”) today.
The Vax Force is comprised of fifteen committee members offering…
SPD Continues to Make Significant Progress on DOJ Recommendations
The Springfield Police Department continues to make significant progress on the DOJ recommendations proposed in July. The Springfield Police Department updates its DOJ liaisons on its progress during bi-weekly conference calls and city’s Law…
Mayor Sarno Provides Comments During Virtual Public Hearing for Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as the statutory issuing authority for the City of Springfield, held a virtual public hearing for Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Deputy City Solicitor Kathleen Breck served as the…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on “Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Sometimes we take things for granted – simply put, to all of our supermarket employees and their families, good health and thank you!”
City of Springfield to Hold Virtual Public Hearing for Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as statutory issuing authority for the City of Springfield, will be holding a virtual public hearing for Comcast Cable TV Franchise License Renewal on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 6:00 pm. Deputy City Solicitor Kathleen…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Tour Symphony Hall for Project Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan, Assistant Director of Buildings Jonathan Carignan, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay…
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Supports Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on His Signing of “Mayors United Against Antisemitism” Statement
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts supports Mayor Sarno as he joins over 250 mayors in the US having signed onto a statement in support of “Mayors United Against Antisemitism.”
Mayor Sarno’s Office of Consumer Information Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins with Director of the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information (MOCI) Milagros S. Johnson and her team to recognize and celebrate National Consumer Protection Week.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, scams and fraud have peaked,…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Ruth Carter on Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Dedication
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to congratulate Springfield native and Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, on her most recent history-making accomplishment: On February 25, 2021, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will…
Mayor Sarno Continues Meetings with City Council President Marcus Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Lt. Jeff Martucci, City Solicitor Ed Pikula, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe today for a meeting with Coty Council President Marcus Williams to discuss policing updates,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Langone’s Florist Founder Frank Langone
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Langone, founder of Langone’s Florist in the South End neighborhood of the City of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and AMR Announce Testing Site in Indian Orchard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with American Medical Response (AMR) in announcing that the City of Springfield and AMR will be setting up a COVID-19 testing site in the Indian…
Mayor Sarno Joins with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mercy Warren Chapter to Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Holly Stone Blair and the Daughters of the American Revolution Mercy Warren Chapter today in celebrating the birthday of our nation’s first President, George Washington, with a proclamation.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Friendly Ice Cream Co-Founder and Philanthropist S. Prestley Blake
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Friendly’s co-founder and philanthropist S. Prestley Blake.
Mayor Sarno Extends Time to Submit Questions to City Concerning Phase Two of Adult Use Marijuana Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the City of Springfield will extend the deadline to submit written questions from interested proposers concerning the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for one week from February 15, 2021 to February…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Everyone a Happy Chinese / Lunar New Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes everyone happiness, prosperity, fortune, and good health as we celebrate the Chinese/Lunar New Year – the year of the Ox.
Mayor Sarno Joined with United Way of Pioneer Valley, Mass2-1-1, and Springfield College for Call2Talk Satellite Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Celebrated United Way of Pioneer Valley’s 100th Anniversary -