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Street Dedication in Honor of State Representative Ben Swan
The City of Springfield will be hold a street dedication ceremony in honor of State Representative Benjamin Swan on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:00 am.
City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 241 Main Street, Indian Orchard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of 241 Main Street, Indian Orchard.
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elias Brookings Apartments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and city officials joined with Home City Development, Inc. today for a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Elias Brookings Apartments. The development transforms the former and historic…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Observe 11th Anniversary of June 1, 2011 Tornado with a Moment of Silence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judy Crowell gathered on the front steps of City Hall to observe the 11th anniversary of the…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Details for ARPA Funded Housing Programs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today the details of the two housing rehabilitation programs that were developed to assist Springfield homeowners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Health Homes…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield Pride for Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Attorney Talia Gee, and city officials joined Springfield Pride CEO Tauren Bethea and the Springfield LGBTQ+ community for the Springfield Pride flag raising…
Mayor Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield to Announce AMR as Bright Nights Ball Sponsor and Chair
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and Board members at MGM Springfield’s Bellagio Ballroom to announce American Medical Response (AMR) as the sponsor and AMR Northeast Regional Director Patrick Pickering as…
Traffic Advisory – Saturday June 4th
The Springfield Police Department is issuing a traffic advisory for the Metro area of the city on Saturday June 4th. The city is hosting the Holyoke Community College Commencement at the MassMutual Center Saturday morning along with the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on City Council President Marcus Williams Resignation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Bitter-sweet to hear about City Council President Marcus Williams resignation to pursue other career opportunities. I spoke with Marcus early this morning to congratulate him and wish him well – he’ll be missed. …
Eversource to Hold Residential Financial Assistance Webinar - June 2nd at Noon
Join Eversource for a free virtual webinar to learn about available financial assistance, payment plans and energy efficiency programs to help lower your monthly energy bills. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 2nd at 12:00pm. You can also…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick join with Eversource to Highlight Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick and city officials joined with Eversource VP for Energy Efficiency Tilak Subrahmanian and representatives from Eversource and Sodexo to highlight energy efficiency upgrades to kitchens at…
Mayor Sarno Orders Entertainment and License Hearings on Saga Lounge Gun Violence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno questioning security procedures, early this morning, ordered entertainment and licensing hearings on the gun violence that occurred in Saga Lounge, a night club located on the corner of lower Worthington Street and East…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Attended the annual Memorial Day Mass at St. Michael's Cemetery
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with Bishop William Byrne for the annual Memorial Day mass at St. Michael's Cemetery on Monday.
Mayor Sarno Comments on ‘Common Threads’ Apparent on Mass Shootings – Emphasizes the need for Congress to act on Commonsense Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my heart breaks for the families in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York, who have been tragically impacted by these horrific mass shootings. Then again, isn’t this what we hear from all our elected…
City of Springfield Holds Memorial Day Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department held the annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony with a program on the front steps of City Hall and honorary wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans’ Monuments located in…
Mayor Sarno, DPW Director Cignoli and Eversource Announce Third Phase of Enhanced LED Pedestrian Lighting in the South End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Chris Cignoli and Eversource are pleased to announce the third phase of the installation of enhanced LED pedestrian lighting in the South End, to be located on Main Street,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Passing of Nick Caputo, Founder of the Iconic Red Rose Pizzeria
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so saddened to hear about Mr. Nicola “Nick” Caputo’s passing. My wife Carla and daughters Cassandra and Chiara send our sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement to Nick’s wife Edda Caputo, daughters Rita and…
Mayor Sarno and Chief of Staff Ashe Join with Bowles Elementary Afterschool for End of Year Field Day Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Assistant Director of Recreation Paula Thayer and Principal John Doty for a special End of Year Field Day with students, staff and families at Bowles Elementary School yesterday.
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Mayor Sarno wishes Dave ‘Air Strike’ Cotter a Happy and Healthy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes longtime Deputy Director of Housing and Code Enforcement Dave ‘Air Strike’ Cotter a very happy, health and well-deserved retirement.