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Springfield Mental Health Check-In Days
This summer, the Springfield City Council’s Mental Health Subcommittee, chaired by Ward 8 Councilor Zaida Govan, in collaboration with the Gandara Center, the Mental Health Association, Baystate Health, and the Stop Access Drug Free Communities…
Mayor Sarno Picks Up his Game 7 T-Birds Tickets
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will attend game 7 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals and cheer on our Springfield Thunderbirds as they look to advance to the Calder Cup finals.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Federico to join with Greater Springfield Senior Services for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico will join with Jill Keough, Executive Director for Greater Springfield Senior Services, Community Services Director…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and City Officials Visit with Residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to Discuss the Refilling of Watershop Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe visited with the residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to…
Mayor Sarno, Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Politio and City and State Officials Attend Dedication Ceremony for Yee Family Palliative Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Politio and city and state officials joined with the Sarah Yee, the wife of the late and beloved Andy Yee and the entire Yee Family for a special dedication ceremony for the Yee…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with Governor Baker to highlight FORWARD Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senator Eric Lesser and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams and Jacob Oliveira joined with Governor Charlie Baker, Undersecretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Ashley Stolba…
Mayor Sarno thanks Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for Restocking Watershops Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey and city officials joined with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) for restocking Watershop Pond with fish. Through coordination with…
Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us. We are still the greatest nation in the world. The beacon of democracy, strength, hope, and opportunity. May ‘Old Glory’ continue to fly proudly.”
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials Joined with New North Citizens’ Council for Groundbreaking Ceremony of new Barbara Rivera Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Register of Deeds Cheryl Coakley Rivera, State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez, MassMutual Foundation President Dennis…
Public Comments now being accepted for City of Springfield and DOJ Compliance Evaluator RFQ Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that public comments are now being accepted for the city of Springfield and United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Compliance Evaluator Request for Qualifications (RFQ) applications. Public comments on the…
Mayor Sarno to join with the Springfield BID to Kickoff Restaurant Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Juan ‘Jay’ Latorre, Chairman of the Springfield Restaurant Week Committee and Michelle Grout and the team from the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) to discuss the upcoming…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans’ Services Director Belton Meet with Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of MA Executive Director Gumersindo Gomez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans’ Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero met with Gumersindo Gomez, Executive Director for the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of MA, and Christian…
SPD FIU Investigation Leads to Seizure of Six Guns, Five Arrests
Four Suspects Out on Bail on Open Gun or Home Invasion Charges, Three outfitted with Ankle Bracelets.
On Saturday June 11 at approximately 6:50 p.m. members of the Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), C-3 North End and Squad C Officers arrested…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Announce Springfield Fire Department Awarded 2022 Community Mitigation Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi are pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded the Springfield Fire Department $41,300 in 2022 Community Mitigation Funding for Extrication Tools.
Mayor Sarno Attended Soft Opening for Rustic Brewing Company
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the soft opening for Rustic Brewing Company’s newly renovated tap room on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the old Indian Orchard Mills off of Front Street (34 Front Street, Studio G21). Owners Jared Methe and Todd Kopiec…
Springfield Police Recover Ghost Gun Parts Following Call for Suicidal Male, Call Attention to Need for Ghost Gun Regulations
The Springfield Police Department recovered numerous parts used to build a so-called "ghost gun" last week after responding to a call for service regarding a suicidal male. Possession of such parts is not a chargeable offense, highlighting the need…
Mayor Sarno to thank Shenell Ford for Donating Items and Brochures to Parental Leave Lactation Room in City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Attorney Talia Gee and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell joined with and thanked Shenell Ford of Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness for supporting the new parental leave lactation room in City Hall. Ford…
Mayor Sarno brings Greetings to Kick-off Fatherhood the Responsibility of Leadership Beyond the Spotlight Event Sponsored by Comcast and TV One
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended and brought greetings to kick off Fatherhood the Responsibility of Leadership Beyond the Spotlight event featuring Shaquille O’Neal and sponsored by Comcast and TV One at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics to Begin July 1st
Splash into summer with the City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics Program! City residents will have an opportunity to swim all summer-long for free at Forest Park Pool. The season begins on Friday, July 1st and ends Saturday, August 13th. We will be…
Keith O’Connor Appointed New Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Building Commissioner Steve Desilets announced today that longtime Zoning Inspector Keith O’Connor has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement following the retirement of Dave Cotter.