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Mayor Sarno and City Employees Enjoy City Hall Holiday Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by his wife Carla, was honored to welcome all City of Springfield employees to the annual City Hall Holiday Party on Friday. The event returned following a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Mayor Sarno stated, “Every…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Bigda Federal Court Decision
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am not the appointing authority, that rests with Commissioner Clapprood. However, this has been a stain and dark cloud hanging over our department for well over six years. I have seen the video tape. My feeling is…
City of Springfield Issues Cybersecurity Warning after Timekeeping Company Kronos Hit by Nationwide/International Ransomware
The City of Springfield is issuing a cybersecurity warning after being notified that the timekeeping company Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) and their Kronos Private Cloud was recently hit by a nationwide ransomware attack.
On Saturday, December 11,…
Mayor Sarno Joins Congressman Neal and U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh for Federal Infrastructure Discussion
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Congressman Richard E. Neal and United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh for a press conference to highlight and discuss the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill at Springfield Union Station. Based on…
Mayor Sarno Joined for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Eileen Cak's Supplies & More
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Director of Economic Development Brian Connors joined with Eileen Perez for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for her new store, Eileen Cak's Supplies & More, located at 12 Hamburg Street (the old Kens…
Mayor Sarno Offers Written Testimony to State Judiciary Committee in Support of Illegal Dirt Bike Legislation Filed by State Representative Ramos
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno submitted written testimony in support of pending legislation before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary to help address the illegal dirt bike issue that has plagued the streets of Springfield. House Bill 1842: An Act…
Mayor Sarno and City ARPA Team Announce Initial RFP Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the initial round of ARPA RFP funding awards under the small business category. The city’s ARPA advisory committee has reviewed the ARPA RPF applications from…
Mayor Sarno Appreciative of the Eastern States Exposition for Providing the City with Generous Mask Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is very appreciative of the Eastern States Exposition – The Big E – who reached out to generously donate 32,000 surgical masks to the city. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation originally provided the masks to The Big E.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno ‘Bitter/Sweet’ Congratulates Central High School Championship Coach Valdamar Brower on being Named UMass Defensive Line Coach
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Boy, this is bitter-sweet. Coach Brower has done a truly outstanding job not only molding and mentoring our Central High School scholar athletes on the field, but just as important off the field towards a positive…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Central High School Quarterback Will ‘Pop’ Watson III on being named MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Football Player of the Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Congratulations to Will ‘Pop’ Watson III on winning the MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Football Player of the Year award. He led our Central Golden Eagles to the DI State Title with a 22-15 victory over Central…
Springfield Police Department Joins with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and other Community Partners for ‘Shop with a Cop’ Event at Walmart
Officers with the Springfield Police Department joined with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, City Connect, the Law Offices of Dunn and Phillips, the Springfield Public Schools, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and Walmart for a…
Mayor Sarno, DPW Director Cignoli and Police Commissioner Clapprood Announce Public Safety Plan to Improve Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Improvements on State Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood held a press conference today to announce important public safety plans to help mitigate traffic and increase pedestrian safety…
Mayor Sarno and Housing Director McCafferty Meet with Retired Housing Court Judge Fein on Vacant Home Pilot Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Housing Gerry McCafferty met with retired First Justice for the Western Division of the Massachusetts House Court Dina Fein today to discuss a pilot program that will help move vacant Springfield houses from…
Mayor Sarno and SPD Join 413 Café in Celebrating Metro Officer Troy Hufnagel’s Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Police Chief William Cochrane joined with 413 Café owner Christina Raschi for a celebration in honor of Officer Troy Hufnagel’s retirement from the Springfield Police Department. The celebration was hosted by 413…
Mayor Sarno and City ARPA Team to Hold Community Outreach and Assistance Seminars for ARPA RPF Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that as part of his administration’s continued commitment to providing equal access and opportunity for the people of Springfield to obtain American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Request for Proposal (RFP) grant funds,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Mayor Sarno and Sheriff Cocchi Continue Discussions on Joint Partnerships and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Hampden County Sheriff’s Chief of Staff Jon D’Angelo as part of their continued discussions on the joint partnerships and initiatives between the City…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Clapprood Proudly Join with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other Community Partners for a Special 'Springfield Holiday Festival'
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood are pleased to announced the City of Springfield Police Department will partner with Springfield Together Inc., Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other community partners to host an…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Ray Berry and White Lion Brewing for Winning Associated Industries of Massachusetts Next Century Award for 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Ray Berry, Founder of White Lion Brewing Company, for being named one of the recipients of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts – Massachusetts Next Century Award for 2021.
Mayor Sarno & Commissioner Clapprood Urge Court System to Hold Dangerous Repeat Offender
On Saturday December 4th around 7:00 p.m. Springfield Police Officers arrested 19 year old Keniel Santiago inside an apartment on the 100 block of Lowell Street. At approximately 6:10 p.m. Saturday officers responded to Lowell Street for a gun call.…