News Stories by Date
Stories from Selected Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces the Demolition of 217 St. James Avenue
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development and Code Enforcement Officials today announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 217 Saint James Avenue.
“The City worked with the owner for years in an effort to…
DPW Asks Residents to Clear Storm Drains
This Wednesday evening and all day Thursday, we are expecting temperatures to rise significantly and be accompanied by up to 1.5 inches of rain. With the recent snow storm, many storm drains in the City are clogged with snow and ice. The Department…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Barbieri, Massachusetts State Police, North End Neighborhood and Harvard University Continue Team Up on C3 Policing Successes, Expansion and Replication
This Harvard study will culminate in a written publication compiling and evaluating the correlation effect of C3’s outreach.
Mayor Sarno Speaks to Milton Bradley Elementary Students at Toytopia Exhibit at the Springfield Museums
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno spent a toy filled amount of time at TOYTOPIA at the Springfield Museums with students and guests from Milton Bradley Elementary School. Toytopia is a fun-filled immersive exhibition about the history of toys. The exhibit…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno participates in ribbon cutting at the new Florence Bank Branch on Allen Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno participates in ribbon cutting at the new Florence Bank Branch on Allen Street in East Forest Park along with President / CEO John Heaps, State Representative Angelo Puppolo and City Councilor Michael Fenton
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th Birthday
Springfield MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states “today we mark the 90th birthday of a visionary and brave leader, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Two of my favorite Dr. King quotes are “intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true…
City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan
The City of Springfield announces the activation of the cold weather response plan from Monday January 14th through Monday January 21st. 2019. In consultation with the cold weather taskforce, the City of Springfield has revised the policy to…
Mayor Sarno and Staff supporting the Springfield Thunderbirds
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of the Sarno Administration enjoy a night out as the Springfield Thunderbirds took on the Providence Bruins. The Thunderbirds made a strong comeback, but couldn't take the lead. Defiinitely an amazing game. Go…
Mayor Sarno attends Health New England's "Where Health Matters" Ceremony to Award four $50,000 Grants to Local Non-Profits
The Where Health Matters Grant Program is part of Health New England's overall Community Benefits program that looks to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable population groups living in Western and Central Massachusetts. Health New England…
American Red Cross and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Springfield- Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees participated in the Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MGM Belagio Ballroom. Mayor Sarno kicked off the drive at 9:15 a.m. by giving a…
Mayor Sarno Attends Ceremony to Celebrate Attendance Matters Results
Building on the momentum sparked several weeks ago with the launch of a districtwide Attendance Matters initiative, city and school officials proclaimed January 10th as Attendance Matters Day in the City of Springfield during a ceremony taking place…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Clemson’s Christian Wilkins on Second National College Football Championship Victory
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued today a congratulatory message to Christian Wilkins of the Clemson University Tigers football team. On Monday, Wilkins, a Springfield native, helped steer Clemson to a win over the University of Alabama in the 2019…
2019 Springfield Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Kerri Sullivan, President of the Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee announce that there is still time to purchase tickets to the 2019 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball. The ball will be held on…
Mayor Sarno and City Council Reach Agreement on Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of the Springfield City Council announce that a rate of 33% has been established for the Impacted Neighborhood Stabilization Fund. Through this order, 33% of funds received through the retail sales tax of 3% imposed…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Calvi Welcome New Class of Springfield Firefighters
On Friday, January 4th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi welcomed Springfield’s newest class of firefighters during a ceremony at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex.
The new firefighters recently graduated from the…
Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: January 11
There is still time to sign up for Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Dlood Drive! This drive is open to the public. Please contact Caitlyn Julius to set an appointment.
When: Friday, January 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: MGM…
Police Officer Exam Open House
Those interested in becoming a Springfield Police Officer should plan to attend the Police Officer Exam .
When: Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 6;00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Annex, 50 East Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Mayor Sarno Appoints Attorney Talia Gee as New Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today the appointment of Attorney Talia Gee as the City of Springfield’s new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.
Mayor Sarno stated, “As I said this past year and with the upcoming retirement of Equal Opportunity…
Springfield’s Department of Public Works Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection
The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have Christmas trees for disposal to place them on the curb on their normal recycling day.
The Solid Waste Division will collect them starting Tuesday, January 15, 2019 and ending…