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Mayor Sarno Joins with New North Citizens Council for Neighborhood Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero to meet with Jose Claudio and Norman Roldan of the New North Citizens Council today for a neighborhood meeting to…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Daniele Family to Celebrate La Fiorentina’s 75th Anniversary
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased and proud to join with Anna and Leo Daniele of La Fiorentina Pastry Shop in celebration of the establishment’s seventy-fifth anniversary. The small celebration ceremony took place at La Fiorentina’s Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Joins PBRM Director Sullivan, Facilities Director Kerrigan, and Principal Johnson for Tour of School Ventilation Upgrades at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Facilities Management Director John Kerrigan, and Putnam Principal George Johnson on Wednesday to receive a tour of the heating, ventilating,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Attack on Nation’s Capitol and Our Democracy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is sickened and saddened by the events that have unfolded at our nation’s Capitol today.
Mayor Sarno Rails at Low Bail Set for MLK Church Arsonist
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “A message needs to be sent for the demented actions taken by this individual and any others contemplating these types of hideous and hateful crimes. $25,000 – he should be held without bail! Ask Sherriff Nick Cocchi,…
Mayor Sarno Joined with The Council of Churches in Continuing Efforts to Aid MLK Presbyterian Church Towards Rebuilding and Recovery
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, Archbishop Timothy Paul, State Representative Bud Williams, Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown, and Members and Supporters of the Martin Luther King Jr. Presbyterian Church to announce…
City Hall and Municipal Buildings to Close for New Year's Day
Springfield City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020, and will remain closed on Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day.
City Hall and all municipal buildings will re-open…
Dr. Seuss License Plates Celebrate Legacy of Springfield Native
Oh the Places You'll Go... with the Cat in Tow!
Mayor Sarno Announces Outreach and Support Continues Towards Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church Rebuild
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that the outreach and support for the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Community Presbyterian Church continues to pour in to help them rebuild.
Mayor Sarno Wishes Everyone a Happy New Year
First of all, I want to thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during this surreal and challenging COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Soon we will be able to shake hands and give a hug. Until then, I strongly encourage…
REMINDER: Department of Public Works Notices
The Springfield Department of Public Works reminds residents that:
1. Trash and Recycling Scheduled for pick-up on Friday, New Year’s Day, January 1, 2021, will be picked up on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Please have your barrels at the curb no later…
Mayor Sarno Looks Forward to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council 2021 Indian Orchard Blooms Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Building, and Recreational Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, and Deputy Director of Neighborhood Services Ed Whitley joined with Paul Caron, President of Paul E. Caron Associates, and Indian Orchard…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce “The Vax Force”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has created the “Vax Force” – a COVID-19 Vaccine Education Committee.
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Share Arson Hotline
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi shared the Arson Hotline today during the Mayor’s weekly COVID-19 Coronavirus situational update meeting after Commissioner Calvi reported a recent uptick of suspicious fires.
Arson Hotline: …
Mayor Sarno Joined and Thanked Mascon Medical for their Generous Personal Protective Equipment Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Global President & CEO of Mascon Medical John R. Chen, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, and Springfield Police Department…
Springfield Public Schools Providing Meals for Children in Need During the Holiday Break
All Springfield children under 18 are invited to pick-up complimentary meals to last through the week of Christmas
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into month nine, food insecurity in Western Massachusetts continues to grow. To ensure that no…
Mayor Sarno Proud to Wear New Forest Park Middle School Sweatshirt
Update: Mayor Sarno proudly rocked his new sweatshirt from FP middle school today - Christmas Eve 2020.
Mayor Sarno Meets with Newly Installed Bishop Byrne
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to meet with Bishop William D. “Bill” Byrne, who was installed as the tenth Bishop for the Diocese of Springfield last week.
Mayor Sarno welcomed Bishop Byrne, who took a walk down to City Hall from Saint Michael’s…
Merry Christmas!
Friendly reminder that while Santa Hats are optional this season, masks are not. Stay safe and healthy.