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Mayor Sarno Continues Ongoing Discussions on Supporting Prominent City Events
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his administration continued their ongoing discussions on supporting prominent city events such as the city’s preeminent and premier Black/African-American event – Stone Soul Festival, one of the largest in New England.
City of Springfield Celebrates National Borinqueneers Day - Honors Two Surviving Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Ward 1 City Councilor Gumersindo Gomez and other officials for a flag raising ceremony to acknowledge and honor National Borinqueneers Day in the City of Springfield. Congress declared that April 13th will be…
City of Springfield Supports 2021 STCC Sustainathon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks David Bloniarz for helping to organize a student day of environmental awareness. STCC students will participate in a virtual event by sharing research from their STEM learning classes on environmental issues in the City…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Joined with Congressman Neal at Caring Health Center’s New Vaccination Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal at the Caring Health Center’s new vaccination site at 473 Sumner Ave. Caring Health Center President and CEO Tania…
FEMA Offers Assistance for Funeral Costs for COVID-19 Related Deaths
FEMA announced that they will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic.
Mayor Sarno Cheers on High School of Commerce and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Football Teams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended and cheered on our High School of Commerce and the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy football teams as they played for the Mayors Cup Trophy. The game was played at the football field at Central High…
Mayor Sarno Wraps Up FY22 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante continued with the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget hearings. Throughout this week, city Department Heads will be presenting their FY22 budget requests and…
2012-2020 Drop-Out Rate Decrease Best in the State
The District’s 2020 drop-out rate is three percent, representing a 70 percent decline since 2012, which is the highest drop- out rate decrease in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during that time period.
Mayor Sarno Continues with FY22 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante continued with the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget hearings today. Throughout this week, city Department Heads will be presenting their FY22 budget requests…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Hold Press Conference on American Rescue Plan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, and City cabinet heads joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal for a press conference on the American Rescue Plan.
Two Firearms Seized from Individual on a GPS Ankle Bracelet Already Facing 17 Open Firearms Charges
On Tuesday afternoon members of District Attorney Gulluni’s Violent Offender Task Force and Springfield Police Officers arrested 22 year old Nathan Mercado. Officers and Task Force members from the Massachusetts State Police & West Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Continues FY22 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante continued with the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget hearings today. Throughout this week, city Department Heads will be presenting their FY22 budget requests…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Families Against Violence to Continue Discussions on Proactive Measures Against Violence in our Community
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click met with Francena Brown, Karen Griffin-Eberhart, Jeanne Levy, and Suneve Thomas of Families Against Violence to continue the administration's ongoing discussions with our community partners and…
Mayor Sarno Kicks Off FY22 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante kicked off the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget hearings today. This week, city Department Heads will be presenting their FY22 budget requests and will…
City of Springfield DRAFT Annual Action Plan 7/1/2021-6/30/2022
The DRAFT Action Plan will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period starting on April 13, 2021 through May 12, 2021.
Mayor Sarno Joined with New England Donor Services for Flag Raising Ceremony for Organ Donation Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Representatives from New England Donor Services, local individuals touched by organ donation, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, and Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) Acting Registrar Colleen Ogilvie…
SPD Forest Park C3 Unit, Springfield Together, Inc., and Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 Hold Bunny Hop Drive-Thru Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Forest Park C3 Unit, Springfield Together, Inc. and members of the Springfield Lodge of Elks for a Bunny Hop Drive-Thru event at the Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 on Tiffany…
Springfield Police Department C3 Mason Square Unit Hold Easter Bag Drive-Thru Event
The Springfield Police Department C3 Mason Square Unit and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click joined with members of the community to hold a Free Easter Bag Drive-Thru event this past weekend for children.
MassHire Webinar: Google Sheets - Budgeting
Create a plan to better manage your money. This webinar will demonstrate the construction of a home budget using Google Sheets. We will build a yearly budget step by step using formulas, functions, formatting, and multiple sheet editing.
Springfield Police Department Academy Graduation and Promotional Pinning Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and her SPD leadership team as the Springfield Police Department (SPD) held a graduation ceremony and a promotional pinning ceremony for their newest eleven supervisors at…