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Smile! You’re on Springfield’s Candid Camera
Friday, April 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan released additional details of the City of Springfield’s ongoing effort to curb illegal dumping throughout…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on South Congregational Church Public Health and Safety Inspection
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Building Commissioner Steve Desilets and Fire Lieutenant Richard Martin have done their jobs and their report speaks for itself. We just want to be sure that public health and safety issues…
Public Health and Safety Inspections to Move Forward at South Congregational Church
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he has been informed by City Solicitor Ed Pikula that Housing Court has issued a search warrant for South Congregational Church to carry out the proper public health and safety inspections.…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Another Bail Reduction for Another Gun Toting Drug Dealer by Judge David Ricciardone
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Mayor Sarno said, “His honor is not only a defense attorney’s dream, but more unfortunately, a violent offender’s dream. When will our state legislature move on my bail legislation to check and stop such judges’ lenient…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield NAACP Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in conjunction with Bishop Talbert Swan, President of the Springfield branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted a remembrance ceremony in…
East Forest Park Library: Promise Realized Campaign Announces $250,000 Grant
Thursday, March 29, 2018
MassMutual Foundation Proud To Support Community Revitalization
The Springfield Library Foundation is pleased to announce that the MassMutual Foundation has awarded $250,000 to the Promise Realized Capital Campaign.
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Carew Street Entrance to Mercy Medical Center to Undergo Redesign
Monday, April 2, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mercy Medical Center President Mark Fulco announced the redesign of the Carew Street entrance to Mercy, which will include new traffic signalization. They were joined by City Engineers Matt Sokop and…
Mayor Sarno Responds to City Council’s Edict to Become a Sanctuary City and Not Enforce Laws
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, like many others, I fully believe in and support legal immigration. Again, our city’s stance is based on the law and local, state and federal regulations and statutes on public…
CRRC MA Hosts Supplier Diversity & Procurement Fair
Thursday, March 29, 2018
CRRC MA, the world’s largest railcar builder and partner of MassDOT’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), today, kicked-off a successful Supplier Diversity and Procurement Fair with over 40 Minority and Women…
Mayor Sarno's Statement on National Vietnam Veteran’s Day
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As we mark Vietnam Veteran’s Day and though unfortunately, you all were not properly welcomed home – today and every day we honor and respect you, all veterans and our Armed Forces for your…
Mayor Sarno Orders Re-Inspection and Review of Stripping Tax Exempt Status of South Congregational Church
Please see the email below from Mayor Sarno sent today to Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Code Enforcement - Housing Director Deputy Dave Cotter, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen…
Cease and Desist Issued to ‘Youthful Expressions’ at the Eastfield Mall
Monday, March 26, 2018
Upon request of the Mayor, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days has issued a cease and desist to ‘Youthful Expressions’ at the Eastfield Mall. Mayor Sarno requests an entertainment hearing be held for this establishment.…
Mayor Sarno Issues Update on 49 Belmont Ave.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Last Friday, March 23rd, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the City of Springfield hosted a Recovery Resource Center at the South End Citizens Council, Inc. to bring together…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on South Congregational Church Defiance in Recruitment of a Sanctuary Family
Monday, March 26, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Well their recruitment efforts have paid off for them in defiance of the edict that we are not a sanctuary city. As stated prior in June 2017, our city’s code enforcement inspection and public…
Forest Park Concert Series Accepting Applications for Musical Talent
Monday, March 26, 2018
Concerts will be at Forest Park on June 7, 14, 21 and 28
The Springfield Parks Department will again host a Forest Park Concert Series during the month of June. The concerts are scheduled the first four Thursdays in June…
FY 19 Budget Hearings - Police and Fire
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Police Commissioner John Barbieri and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and their budget teams present their budget requestst to Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante and Chief of Staff Denise Jordan.…
FY 19 Budget Hearings - Board of Assessors
Monday, March 19, 2018
Mayor Sarno’s Chief of Staff Denise Jordan and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante held the final FY 19 budget hearings with Chairman of the Board of Assessor’s Richie Allen and his staff, who presented their…
FY 19 Budget Hearings – Planning and Centralized Dispatch, Followed by Health and Human Services, Veterans Services, Elder Affairs and Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
FY 19 budget hearings continue this morning. Mayor Sarno and CAFO TJ Plante hear from the Planning and Centralized Dispatch Departments on their needs for the coming year. Attendees included Chief Development Officer Kevin…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Welcome Toireasa Ferris, Kerry County Councilor for Tralee, Ireland
Friday, March 16, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and William Tranghese, Chief of Staff to Congressman Richard E. Neal, along with Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, and Caroline Murray, Associate Professor…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Relief Efforts of the Belmont Ave. Fire
Monday, March 19, 2018
Mayor Sarno states, “I am heartened, but not surprised by the outpouring of support that continues to come in the aftermath of the tragic fire at 49 Belmont Ave. – we’ve always been a very caring city. Special thanks goes out…