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Happy International Firefighters' Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi acknowledge and celebrate International Firefighters Day
‘Courts and Some Judges Continue Revolving Door of allowing Repeat Violent Criminal Offenders Right Back on our Streets and in our Neighborhoods’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno comments on two recent arrests made by the Springfield Police Department, one for a suspect in connection with an April shooting on Federal Street, and another arrested on Canon Circle on gun and drug related charges. The…
Mayor Sarno Congratulations SRA Director Amanda Pham on being named to BusinessWest 40 Under 40
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Amanda Pham, Executive Director for the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), for being named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under 40 list for 2023.
Mayor Sarno Announces $2.2 million in 11th Round of ARPA Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s eleventh round of ARPA funding awards totaling approximately over $2.2 million.
Springfield Police Superintendent Clapprood Promotes Lawrence Akers to Provisional Deputy Chief
On Tuesday May 2nd, Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, joined by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, promoted Captain Lawrence Akers to the position of Provisional Deputy Chief. Akers fills the open Deputy Chief position that was held by…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal join with Hampden County Bar Association for Special Portrait Unveiling for Retired Springfield District Court First Justice John Payne
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Hampden County Bar Association for a special portrait unveiling for retired Springfield District Court First Justice and now Springfield City Solicitor John Payne on Monday, May…
Mayor Sarno wishes WWII Veteran a Happy 100th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to wish Felix Salzano, a proud World War II Veteran a happy and healthy 100th Birthday on Monday, May 1st. Salzano came to the United States from a small-town North of Naples, Italy…
City of Springfield Celebrates Black Barber Appreciation Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Springfield Cultural Partnership, Trust Transfer Project, the Community Music School and local barbers for a special ceremony to celebrate…
Springfield Museums Showcase Newly Renovated Seymour Planetarium with Evening Under the Stars Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Kay Simpson, President and CEO for the Springfield Museums and brought greetings at the special Evening Under the Stars event at the newly renovated Seymour Planetarium at the…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi attend Springfield Elks Lodge 58th Annual Cote-Sullivan Youth Fishing Derby
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi joined with members from the Springfield Police Department, Fire Department and the Parks Department for the Springfield Lodge of Elks 58th Annual…
Mayor Sarno joined with Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech for Digital Equity Partnerships Program Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech for a special Digital Equity Partnership Program event at The Tech Foundry on Thursday, April 27th. The program featured a panel discussion with the first round of…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick bring Greetings at Mass Teachers Association Annual Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined and brought greetings at the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) annual meeting at the MassMutual Center on Friday. This is the first year Springfield is hosting the MTA…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Department Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan joined with City Forester Alex Sherman, former City Forester Ed Casey, Brightwood Principal Danielle Delgado, and ReGreen Springfield Director…
Springfield Human Resources on the Road
The city of Springfield Human Resources Department is hitting the road and will be having recruiting tables at various upcoming events throughout the city. If you know of an upcoming event and would like to invite the city of Springfield's HR…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood hold special Retirement Celebration for Deputy Chief William Cochrane
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with the Springfield Police Department command staff and the brave and dedicated men and women of the Police Department to wish Deputy Chief William ‘Bill’ Cochrane a happy,…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi and Deputy Fire Chief Wells Congratulate new 911 Dispatchers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Fire Chief David Wells and the SEC Leadership Team congratulate Springfield’s newest 911 Dispatchers; Natasha Dyer, Thomas Mason, Julie Sanborn, Genesis Cruz, Christopher Lefebvre and Samuel…
Mayor Sarno wishes Kerry Dietz a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to wish Kerry Dietz a happy and healthy retirement on Wednesday, April 26th. Kerry founded Dietz and Company Architects in 1985 and served as President/Trustee of the firm. Throughout her career she has worked on a…
Join Us! 'Everyone Comes Together' Youth Summit
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The Beat the Odds (BTO) Youth Advisors to the Springfield Youth Mental Health Coalition invite you to come together and celebrate with us! BTO has planned an amazingly fun, engaging, and informative mental health…
Mayor Sarno Celebrates National Library Week at Mason Square Library Branch
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield City Library Director Molly Fogarty, Assistant Director for Public Services Jean M. Canosa Albano, and the dedicated staff of the Mason Square Library Branch to celebrate National Library Week on…
Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Fenton Recognize Pope Francis Preparatory School’s Basketball, Hockey and Soccer Teams for Championships
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton stopped by Pope Francis Preparatory School today to recognize the Boys Basketball, Hockey and Girls Soccer teams for winning their respective championships. The schools Hockey team…