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Mayor Sarno, Spirit of Springfield Announce Plans for 2019 Holiday Parade
Mayor Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield in Tower Square’s Center Court (across from Dunkin Donuts) Friday, November 22, 2019, at 10:30AM, to announce plans for the Annual Holiday Parade and the 2019 Parade Marshall. They joined by Fred…
Garden Of Remembrance Committee Is Pleased To Announce It Will Be Hosting the Third Annual An Irish Country Christmas Concert
Springfield, MA – The 1916 Garden of Remembrance Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting the third annual An Irish Country Christmas concert on Sunday December 15th at 3:00 p.m. at the Pope Francis Preparatory School Theater. The show,…
Mayor Sarno Weekend Schedule on Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th
Saturday, November 23, 2019
11AM at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow
700 Wolf Swamp Rd, Longmeadow, MA
100th Birthday Family Celebration
Mayor Sarno to present a Happy 100th Birthday Proclamation to Springfield Resident Mrs. Eva Marie…
City of Springfield and MGM Springfield Wins International Award for Excellence in Economic Development
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MGM Springfield and the City of Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) have received a 2019 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the MGM…
Mayor Sarno Recommends to City Council Both Residential and Commercial Tax Rates to Go Down
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his preliminary recommendation for Fiscal Year 2020 property tax rates. He will forward his proposed rates to the City Council for consideration at a meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25…
Mayor Sarno Issues Condolences on the Passing of City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, from one barber’s son to another, I’m very sorry to hear about Ward Four City Councilor E. Henry Twiggs passing. My thoughts, prayers, sympathy, and encouragement to his wife Karen, family and friends. Always the…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Partners for Community Action to Offer Seniors Free Door-to-Door Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in collaboration with Springfield Partners for Community Action will initiate a PILOT program that offers area seniors FREE door-to-door service for those wishing to go to the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center. The new service…
Mayor Sarno Commends Eastern States Exposition on Donation of 4-H Raised Beef to Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) donated premium beef from a prize 4-H steer to Springfield’s Open Pantry and Friends of the Homeless. Acting on behalf of the Exposition and its Board of Directors, ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy bid on and…
Commissioner Clapprood Promotes Two to the Rank of Lieutenant
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood promoted Vincent Spagnolo and Arthur D’Ambrosia to the rank of Lieutenant effective Sunday (November 10th). On Wednesday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and members of the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno Proclaims November National Adoption Month
Every family is unique, and the way in which families form happens in as many different ways. There are countless options to choose from in growing a family – from traditional conception to enhanced traditional conception, surrogacy, foreign and…
Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, State Officials Dedicate Fire Academy’s New Search and Rescue Training Prop Funded by Federal Grant
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Andrew Peck, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and public safety and fire officials dedicated a new Search and Rescue Training Prop at the…
Residents Asked to Clear Catch Basins of Debris for Upcoming Storm
Based upon forecasts provided by the National Weather Service, the City of Springfield may be receiving between 1 ½ to 2 ½ inches of rain from late in the day on Wednesday, October 30 through the morning of Friday, November 1. This volume of rain,…
Tennis Great and Springfield Native Tim Mayotte Aims to Bring Pro Tournament to Springfield
One of Springfield’s all-time greats and Cathedral High School graduate tennis pro Tim Mayotte visited today with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno about bringing a women’s tennis tournament here to Springfield. Tim has won numerous pro tournaments including a…
Mayor Sarno Holds Preview Tour at New East Forest Park Branch Library
Mayor Sarno Invites the Community and Local Students for a Special Preview Tour of Their Future Library
Mayor Sarno Continues Neighborhood Enhancement Projects
Celebrating the Completion of the Marble Street Extension Project
Forest Park Horticulture Center Historic Trail Committee Presents Plans to Leagrey Dimond, Stepdaughter of Dr. Seuss
Proposed trail connects Forest Park’s history with that of Theodor R. Geisel, Parks Superintendent 1930-1961
Mayor Sarno Announces After Continued Pressure Habit OPCO Methadone Clinic Now Hiring a Police Detail
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “My administration’s ‘continued pressure’ in working with our South End Citizens Council, Maple High/Six Corners Neighborhood Council, the Forest Park Civic Association and the South End Business Association to protect…
Commissioner Clapprood Announces the Promotion of Captain David Kane
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood promoted David Kane to the rank of Captain effective Sunday (October 20th). On Tuesday, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood and members of the Springfield Police Department hosted a pinning…
Mayor Sarno Appoints Roy Goodman as 311 Citizens Service Center Director
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced Roy Goodman as the new Director of the 311 Citizens Service Center, following the retirement of longtime Director Donna Carney.
Mayor Sarno stated, “First of all, everywhere I go, everyone loves our 311…
Mayor Sarno Sponsors Ordinance Supplying Police Commissioner Subpoena Powers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “While the City Council continues to fail to act on a proposed ordinance to grant our civilian Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) subpoena powers, I have requested City Solicitor Ed Pikula to create an ordinance that…