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Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan to announce the continued partnership with the Springfield…
Spirit of Springfield Announces Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood as 2023 World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chair
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, the Spirit of Springfield Board members, MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, Peter Lappin, Chairman of the Pancake Breakfast, and many sponsors, supporters and…
Springfield Police FIU Detectives Seize Four Firearms including an AR Pistol, Various Weaponry, Trafficking Amounts of Cocaine and Heroin, Nearly $30,000 in Cash
On Tuesday April 18th at approximately 2:45 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan, members of the Springfield Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) under the direction of…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Fenton joined with MGM Springfield for Announcement of Additional Expansion and Reopening of Operations and Amenities
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Chair of the Councils Casino Oversight Committee, joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce the expansion of hours and the reopening of additional…
Mayor Sarno and Hartford Mayor Bronin make Friendly Wager on AHL Calder Cup Playoff Series between Thunderbirds and Wolf Pack
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin made a friendly wager on the AHL Calder Cup playoff series between the Springfield Thunderbirds and the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Mayor Sarno Announces IAFF Local 648 Votes to Ratify New Contract
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 648 has voted to ratify their new labor contract with the city.
Mayor Sarno speaks with Sacred Heart Church Over 60 Club
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with the Sacred Heart Church Over 60 Club on Friday, April 14th and spoke about the many positive programs, initiatives and developments happening across the city. Mayor Sarno shared that since taking office, the city…
Mayor Sarno attends Mercy Medical Center TeamBirth Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center for a special TeamBirth event at the hospital’s Family Life Center on Friday, April 14th. The TeamBirth is a new initiative to enhance the birthing experience for families.
Mayor Sarno asks Springfield State Delegation to support key Funding Initiatives during State FY24 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter to the Springfield state delegation today asking them to support key budgetary items during the state FY24 budget hearings, including an increase to Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA), an increase to…
Bob ‘The Bike Guy’ and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Surprise 2nd Grade Student with Custom-Built Bike
Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and members from the Springfield Police Department joined with Rebecca M. Johnson Principal Chris Sutton and staff, to surprise Ms. Donna Swift’s 2nd grade student, Benjamin Roman Brunson, with a custom-built bike presented…
Springfield Redevelopment Authority Receives Responses to Recent Solicitation of Prime Downtown Properties
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham announced today, the receipt of five (5) proposals in response to the first part of the two-part solicitation…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Congratulate Deputy Public Health Commissioner Tiana Davis on being named MPHA Emerging Leader / Alfred Frechette Award Honoree
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris congratulate Deputy Public Health Commissioner Tiana Davis on being named the Massachusetts Public Health Association’s (MPHA) Emerging Leader / Alfred…
City of Springfield Honors 65th Infantry Regiment on National Borrinqueñeer's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans Services Director Tom Belton, in coordination with Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. Gumersindo Gomez held the third annual flag raising ceremony to acknowledge…
Mayor Sarno joined with Police Superintendent Clapprood for BolaWrap Demonstration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and members of her command staff at the Springfield Police Department Training Facility located at 299 Page Blvd. on Thursday, April 13th for a…
Mayor Sarno thanks Central High School for Central Afro-Am Studies Shirt
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked Central High School Principal Tad Tokarz and the students and staff at the high school for sending him a Central Afro-Am Studies shirt, which he will proudly wear.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Mayoral Aide Ford hold Black Maternal Health Week Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford hosted a special Black Maternal Health Week celebration at City Hall on Tuesday, April 11th, as part of a series of events to celebrate…
Mayor Sarno and State Representative Puppolo welcome TECO-Boston Director-General Jonathan Sun to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., again, welcomed Jonathan Sun, Director-General for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston, and Johanna Wang, Consular Officer, to Springfield. Mayor Sarno…
Superintendent Clapprood Celebrates 44th Year with the SPD
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, the Springfield Police Department’s Command Staff and Superintendent’s Office Staff congratulated Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood on her 44th year with the Springfield Police Department on Monday.
Mayor Sarno, Representatives Gonzalez and Puppolo, and City of Springfield Raise “Donate Life” Flag in Celebration of Organ Donation Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., joined with representatives from New England Donor Services, state officials, and local individuals touched by organ donation on Monday, April 10th at City…