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City Increases Pension Funding by $2 Million
Monday, June 11, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante, and Councilors Timothy Allen and Michael Fenton announced today that the City is committing to two initiatives to continue aggressively…
Mayor Sarno Makes Major Announcement on Springfield Police Contract Negotiations
Friday, June 8, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce a landmark contract agreement with our ‘men and women in blue’ that includes body cameras, Narcan use, residency and a social media policy.
“My administration has worked…
Movies in the Park Returning this Summer
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, and WWLP reporter Sy Becker held a joint announcement today at Forest Park in the lead up for the public…
Mayor Sarno & Commissioner Barbieri Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Monday, June 4, 2018
Today, Monday, June 4, 2018 marks the sixth anniversary of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose’s passing. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John R. Barbieri have issued the following statements:
“We must…
City of Springfield Rebuilding Resilience in Aftermath of June 1, 2011 Tornado
Friday, June 1, 2018
Seven years ago an EF3 Tornado tore through the heart of our City, and while it was a devastating event, it has turned into an opportunity for Springfield to show how resilient we are as a community.
Since then, Springfield…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Officials Announce Creation of Facilities and Sustainability Engineer Position
Friday, June 1, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Timothy J. Plante and City Councilor Jesse Lederman announce the creation of the Facilities and Sustainability Engineer position for the City of…
City of Springfield Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Friday, June 1, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has been notified by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) that the city’s financial reporting team led by City Comptroller Patrick Burns and Chief…
City of Springfield Announces Construction Bid to Replace Forest Park’s Main Greeting Road Culvert
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan announced the construction bid to replace the culvert at the Main Greeting Road in Forest Park is available to…
Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Friday, June 1, 2018
Reflection to Commemorate the Seventh Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and business to take a moment and pause this Friday, June 1, 2018 at…
Springfield Fire Department to Carry Narcan, Now Trained and Equipped to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi and District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced this morning during a press conference at City Hall that the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) will now carry Narcan,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Chief of Staff Denise Jordan Tenure and Career Opportunity
Monday, May 21, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Though this is bittersweet, the unanimous decision by the Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) Board of Commissioners to select Denise Jordan as their next Executive Director is my and our city’s…
Forest Park Concert Series Returning June 7, 14, 21 and 28
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Forest Park Amphitheater will soon again be alive with the sound of music. The Springfield Park Department will host the Forest Park Concert Series on the first four Thursdays in June at the Forest Park Amphitheater. The…
Mayor Sarno Appreciates and Urges a Positive City Council Reconsideration Vote on Downtown Market Rate Housing Proposal
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am appreciative and pleased that our City Council will bring back on Monday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. a reconsideration vote for Silverbrick’s (3 Chestnut LLC) market rate housing proposal for…
After City Council Denial, Mayor Sarno Urges City Council to Accept State’s Chapter 90 Paving Funds that Benefit our Neighborhoods
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Mayor Domenic J Sarno urges the City Council to come to their senses and accept the State’s Chapter 90 $3.7 million allocation to repave our neighborhood streets (please the email below).
“This has always been a routine…
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Monday, May 7, 2018
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you each and everyone for your continued and dedicated nurturing efforts to empower our children/students towards a positive future. 'Putting that twinkle in their eyes' makes them believe…
Mayor Sarno Releases City of Springfield EEO4 Workforce Summary
Friday, May 4, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Atty. Bill Mahoney and Equal Opportunity Administrator Dan Hall have released the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity Report (EEO4) workforce…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and CAFO TJ Plante Release Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Recommendation
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante released the Fiscal Year 2019 budget this morning during a press conference at City Hall. The FY19 budget totals $656.2 million and has once again…
Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings are introducing the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act to begin treating the opioid crisis like the critical public health emergency it is.
Last…
Mayor Sarno Responds to Union Claims They “Lack Knowledge” and Did Not Act “Unprofessional”
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in response to a claim by Springfield Patrol Officer’s Union President that they “never behaved unprofessionally in front of the CPHB (Community Police Hearing Board)”, and has “not received any…
Mayor Sarno Reaches Out to Yarmouth and Auburn Police Departments with Sympathies and Bail Legislation Fix
Sunday, April 15, 2018
First of all, to the families and Police Departments of Officers Sean Gannon and Ronald Tarentino, Jr., my deepest sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement. Judges’ low bail issues has been a driven cause of mine. Like…