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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and STCC President Cook Visit and Tour Cybersecurity Center for Excellence at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) President John Cook to visit and tour the Cybersecurity Center for Excellence at Union Station on Tuesday, March 26th. My-Ron Hatch…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Highlight Environmental Stewardship at Watershops Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM), Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Disaster Recovery and Compliance Director Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Springfield…
City Hall Employees Participate in Active Shooter Training
On Saturday, March 23rd, City Hall employees volunteered to participate in an active shooter training session in partnership with Protective Advanced Safety Services (PASS) and the Springfield Police Department. This training session follows Mayor…
Mayor Sarno joined with Pizza Fanatics Chris and Lisa DiMauro to Highlight some of Springfield’s Delicious Pizzas
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with NE Pizza Fanatics Chris and Lisa DiMauro on their podcast today to highlight some of the city of Springfield’s most delicious and recognized pizzas from across the city. Mayor Sarno and the DiMauro’s enjoyed pizza…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Pastor Feliciano from Calvary Love Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Genesis Velez-Roque welcomed Pastor Juan Feliciano of Calvary’s Love Church today. Pastor Feliciano expressed his respect and support of Mayor Sarno’s efforts standing up for our residents, businesses and…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Bishop Andrew Daubon from Celestial Praise Church of God
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford sat down and met with Bishop Andrew Daubon from Celestial Praise Church of God today to discuss and share updates from the Church along with their continued support working with Mayor Sarno and his…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Peter Farkas, New President and CEO for MassHire
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan welcomed MassHire Board Chair Patricia Samra and Peter Farkas, new President and CEO for MassHire. Peter is taking…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on MGM Springfield Rumors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have spoken to MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle and he has agreed to meet with me in my office in the very near future to discuss the status of MGM Springfield. I assure you that my number…
Springfield Police Department Marks Five Years in Ongoing Narcan Program
On March 19th, the Springfield Police Department marked five years since Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood outfitted her officers with Narcan. In those five years, Springfield Police Officers have administered 552 life-saving doses of the…
A Slap-in-the-Face to Victims’ Families - Mayor Sarno Calls for Common Sense Reform Following SJC Decision to Allow ‘Emerging Adults’ Convicted of 1st-Degree Murder Parole
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno echoed the statements that were recently published by the Springfield Republican Editorial: ‘SJC decision defies common sense, punishing the families of murder victims’, and calls for immediate common-sense reform following…
Mayor Sarno and Cabinet Heads HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Clerk Oyola Announce New Appointments to City Departments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Cabinet Heads Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and City Clerk Gladys Oyola announced three new appointments today at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Elder…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today to complete the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. Communications Director and soon-to-be Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Deputy CAFO…
Mayor Sarno continues third day of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today along with Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett to continue the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings.
City Department Heads presented their FY25…
Mayor Sarno Marches in Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, soon-to-be Chief of staff Bill Baker, and forthcoming Communications Director Molly Shea joined with out-going Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, incoming Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and…
Springfield DPW Announces Start of Construction Activities for City, State and Private Construction on City Roadways
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that construction activities for city, State, and private construction on city roadways will begin today, Monday, March 18, 2024. Commuters are advised that traffic may be…
Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 2, 2024
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works announced today that they will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling is collected.
MassDOT and Springfield DPW Issue Traffic Notice for Putts Bridge into Ludlow
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that emergency bridge repairs will be required on the Putts Bridge (Route 21) between Springfield and the Town of…
Mayor Sarno Visit Seniors at Hungry Hill Senior Center to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again visited with the seniors at the Hungry Hill Senior Center for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Jose Delgado, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris,…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to Raise the Irish Flag for St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, our Irish community, the 2024 Springfield Parade Marshal Stephen McGirr, the Springfield Colleen Emma Feeley and her Court, and all the 2024 award winners to celebrate…
Mayor Sarno Outraged – ‘What Does it take to hold Gun Toting Violent Offenders!’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno responds to Springfield Police Department issuing an arrest warrant for Sci-Tech shooting suspect.