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Mayor Sarno Orders Hiring and Spending Freeze
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced that after consulting with TJ Plante, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO), he has ordered the City of Springfield to implement a hiring and spending freeze due to the ongoing economic impact from…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Congressman Neal and Baker-Polito Administration for COVID-19 Testing Kits
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris thank Congressman Richard E. Neal and the Baker-Polito Administration for their support of our city’s continued efforts on mitigating the spread of COVID-19…
Mayor Sarno Appreciates Receiving Personal Mask From An Old Friend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his gratitude to Aleana M. Laster from the Betty Law’s team for sending him a hand-made mask. Mayor Sarno stated, “Aleana is an old friend of mine from our days of working together for District Attorney Bill Bennet. She…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Thank Our Springfield Community for Stepping Up!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and is deeply thankful to all of our Springfield residents and business community for their continued support of our Springfield Police, Fire and frontline personnel.
Earlier this morning, retired Springfield City…
Mayor Sarno – Business Sector Continues to Step-Up PPE Donations – Desperate Need for Thermal/Infrared Thermometers –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “Once again, a heartfelt big thank you to our business sector for continuing to step up with personal protective equipment (PPE) donations.”
“Today, I received word from Caring Heath Center President and CEO Tania M.…
Mayor Sarno Sends Out Big Thank You to Business/Private Sector for Continuing to Step Up!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and is deeply thankful to all of our Springfield business community, especially CRRC for their very generous donation of 10,000 KN95 masks for our city’s dedicated police, fire, and frontline personnel.
“As federal…
Mayor Sarno Thanks MGM Springfield for Providing Cots and Heaters in Support of the City’s COVID-19 Response
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks MGM Springfield for providing the City of Springfield with cots and heaters to help support the city’s continuing efforts in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation.
MGM Springfield will be donating 60 cots…
Mayor Sarno Opened his Daily Morning Cabinet Heads Meeting by Thanking Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood for 41 Years of Brave and Dedicated Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today congratulated and thanked our Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood on her 41st Anniversary with our Springfield Police Department.
Mayor Sarno stated, “She must have started when she was 12 years old. You…
Mayor Sarno Offers Thanks for the Outpouring of Support in Response to his Call for Help with N95/KN95 Masks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and is deeply thankful for all of the outpouring of support in response to his call for help in securing N95 and KN95 masks for our city’s dedicated police, fire, and frontline personnel.
Yesterday, Mayor Sarno held…
Mayor Sarno Applauds Holyoke Medical Center for Stepping Up and Donating Additional KN95 Masks and Face Shields
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and deeply thanks Holyoke Medical Center for stepping up and donating 400 KN95 masks, 540 face shields and surgical masks to the city. These much needed and vital PPE’s will be put into immediate use by our…
Mayor Sarno Applauds MassMutual for Stepping Up and Donating Additional N95 Masks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and deeply thanks MassMutual for stepping up and donating additional N95 masks to the city. These much needed and vital PPE’s will be put into immediate use by our first responders and frontline personnel.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Joined Commissioner Clapprood for Meeting with National Guard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood met with members of the National Guard yesterday at Pearl Street. The meet and greet served as an opportunity to go over some initial logistics on how Commissioner Clapprood will utilize…
Mayor Sarno Offers Passover, Easter and Ramadan Holiday Greetings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno offers Passover, Easter and Ramadan holiday greetings to residents.
“As we move into Holy week I wish you and your families Happy Passover, Easter and an upcoming Ramadan too. Through these challenging times we face, even…
Mayor Sarno and Family Join with Springfield Community in Offering Signs of Hope and Solidarity with those Working on the Frontlines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and family, wife Carla and daughters Cassandra and Chiara, show their support for our healthcare professionals and all frontline personnel during the fight against COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by decorating their front door with…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Tour the City’s Homeless Tent Triage Facility
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan for a tour of the city’s…
Mayor Sarno Continues His Daily Morning Cabinet Briefings via Zoom
Mayor Sarno continues holding his daily morning meetings with cabinet heads. The team is utilizing video conference platforms in order to maintain and adhere to social distancing guidelines.