SPRINGFIELD – The Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED) has formally received additional information with regards to the proposed MGM…
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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and MassDOT Officials Tour Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Erin Deveney, and Rait & Transit Administrator Astrid Glynn toured Union Station to review construction…
Governor Charlie Baker Visits John J. Duggan Academy
“Governor Charlie Baker and Education Secretary James Peyser toured John J. Duggan Academy and participated in a round-table discussion with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Schools Dan Warwick, Principal Michael Calvanese and local…
Keeping Kids Safe: Lecture Series Foused on Internet Safety
The U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Project Safe Childhood collaborate to present a three-part lecture series directed at parents, focused on keeping kids safe and secure in the…
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett Visits Central High School to Discuss Violence Prevention with Students
Attorney General Maura Healey has teamed up with the New England Patriots for Game Change: The Anti-Violence Partnership, to combat violence amongst youth in Massachusetts. Springfield's Central High School is part of the 98 school initiative.…
Jim McCoubrey's Retirement Coffee Hour at City Hall
Mayor Sarno and City Hall employees gathered to wish the best to Jim McCoubrey, who celebrated his 35-year-long career with the City of Springfield with a retirement party coffee hour. Congratulations Jim, we will miss you!
Cradles to Crayons Expands Partnership to Springfield Public Schools, Donates 1,000 Winter Coats for Children in Need
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent of Schools Dan Warwick accepted a donation of one thousand children's winter coats from Cradles to Crayons for Springfield's children in need.
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Commissioner Barbieri, City Councilor Tom Ashe and Fenton Family Announce Naming of Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Annex
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Chair of Public Health & Safety, City Councilor Tom Ashe, and members of the Fenton family were on hand to announce the naming of the Paul J. Fenton Safety Annex.
Mayor Sarno's City Hall Holiday Party
Mayor Sarno's 2015 Holiday Party was a festive success! It was great to see so many City Hall employees stop by and take part in the food and fun. Please enjoy the photos.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Senator Eric Lesser Attend Annual Bobbie Levin Nifty 90's Hanukkah Celebration
The Annual Bobbie Levin Nifty 90's Hanukkah Celebration, held at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, honors those in the Greater Springfield community ages 90 and older. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Senator Eric Lesser were on hand to…
Mayor Sarno and Habitat for Humanity Welcome Two Families to their New Homes
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity joined volunteers for a dedication ceremony to welcome two families to their new houses.
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Barbieri Pin Newly Promoted Officers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri congratulated newly promoted officers Lieutenant Stephen Wyszynski, Lieutenant David Kane, Sergeant Clayton Roberson, and Sergeant Matthew Benoit, at a promotional pinning ceremony at the…
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, And Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky Light Up The Court Square Menorah
School children from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy watched as Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, And Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky lit the “Tallest Menorah in Western Massachusetts.”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Moving Forward With Plans To Re-Open Two North End Schools For Recreational
Springfield – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield will be moving forward with plans to re-open two (2) North End schools for recreational and structured programming for youth in who live and reside in Springfield’s North End. Mayor…
Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Join our Public Safety Professionals as they continue to help save lives on and off the job. Mayor Sarno's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive takes place n Monday, December 21st from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The Blood Drive takes place at Springfield…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Administration’s Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2016 Property Tax Rates
Springfield MA - Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his administration’s recommendation for Fiscal Year 2016 property tax rates. The proposed tax rates are $19.66 per thousand dollars of value for residential property and $38.60 per thousand for…
Springfield DPW Reminds Residents There Will Be No Rubbish Collection on Thanksgiving Holiday
The Department of Public Works reminds Springfield residents who have municipal trash collection that there will be no collection service on Thursday, November 26th due to the Thanksgiving holiday, this includes: recycling, yard waste and bulk item…
City of Springfield Launches New Marketing Video Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno introduced the exciting new promotional video for the City of Springfield at City Stage prior to the start of the MGM Community Conversation before a capacity audience.
This video highlights the positive capacities of the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Recognizes Good Samaritan Jeff Litchfield For Heroic Action
WHO: Springfield, MA - On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks presented a proclamation to good Samaritan Jeff Litchfield in recognition of the brave and heroic act…
Public Safety Night at Bright Nights
Spirit of Springfield and Springfield Park Department announced plans for Bright Nights at Forest Park Public Safety Night on Wednesday, December 2 - Free admission for law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical services and active…