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Mayor Sarno, Schools, and Police Department Address Surge in Hoax Threats Against Schools
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall and Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers for a press conference today at City Hall to address the surge of hoax threats being made toward our schools.
Springfield, like many…
Springfield Police Department Promotes Three Sergeants
On Thursday October 3rd, Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers on behalf of the Springfield Police Department along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s three newest Sergeants at…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Veterans’ Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Veterans’ Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, October 26th through Sunday, November 10,…
Mayor Sarno shares Rosh Hashanah message
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Sarno states, “Shanah Tovah. To our Jewish Community – wishing good health, peace, and blessings to all those who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Thank…
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Police and Parks Departments thank Wellpoint & Franklin Sports for continued generosity and support
Mayor Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, current Police Superintendent Larry Akers, retired Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Parks Director Tom Ashe, Assistance Director of Recreation Randy Piteo, Springfield Police Supervisors Association…
City of Springfield Raises Italian Flag for Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass (ICCWM) as well as Springfield UNICO and Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy along with city and state officials and members of the community to raise the Italian Flag…
Mayor Sarno speaks at Posthumous Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Springfield’s Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the family of the late Corporal Joseph Anthony Budd, Congressman Richard Neal, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Veterans Director Joseph DeCaro, and city and state officials for a special Posthumous Congressional…
COVID-19 Test Kits Available for all U.S. Households
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the…
2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Nomination Packet
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Award.
If you know of a veteran who continuously volunteers their personal time to better our community and has never received…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, and SPD Traffic Unit Announce High Visibility Traffic Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Captain David Martin from the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Traffic Unit for an announcement on speeding enforcement on Tuesday afternoon at SPD headquarters.…
City of Springfield Honors Officer Kevin Ambrose at Greenleaf Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, family members of the late Kevin Ambrose, Captain Brian Beliveau and members of the Springfield Police Department, Park Commissioner Clinton…
Free Car Seat & Booster Seat Check Event
Partnering to make this event possible is AAA Northeast, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Baystate Medical Center, and the Massachusetts State Police as a part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Cyr Arena Ice Rink Dedicated to Retired Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director (PBRM) Tom Ashe, City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Lavar Click-Bruce, and city officials and members of the Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff's…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings to Welcome 176 New US Citizens at USCIS Naturalization Ceremony at the Springfield Armory
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to welcome and congratulate the 176 new United States citizens at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the…
City of Springfield hosts Purple Heart Return Ceremony at City Hall
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Veterans’ Services Director Joseph DeCaro and the Veterans’ Services team, Veterans of Foreign Wars and National Sergeant at Arms and Post Commander of the American Legion Brian Willette, Purple…
Mayor Sarno joins Congressman Neal, County Kerry Dignitaries for special Celebration of the Blasket Island Legacy at the Springfield Museums
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and city and state officials joined with County Kerry Dignitaries at the Wood Museum of Springfield History on Tuesday to honor the connections between Western Massachusetts and Ireland. The…
Mayor Sarno attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) STCC President John B. Cook, MassTech CEO Carolyn Kirk, and CyberTrust Massachusetts CEO Peter Sherlock, along with…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials March in 34th Springfield Puerto Rican Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero joined city officials to march in the 2024 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday. The 34th Annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade kicked off Sunday morning in the North End on the corner of…