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Mayor Sarno Joined with Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee for 2023 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with members of the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee and Springfield’s Irish community on Saturday for the 2023 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation Ball held at the Springfield Sheraton Monarch Place…
Springfield Police Encourage Residents to make Internet Exchanges at SPD HQ
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl C. Clapprood on behalf of the Springfield Police Department is reminding and encouraging our residents who engage in internet purchase exchanges to do so at or outside Springfield Police Headquarters located…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Sheriff Cocchi and SPD C3 for All-Star Basketball Game at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative and the Springfield Police Department Forest Park and Mason Square C3 to bring greetings at the C3 all-star basketball game at the…
Mayor Sarno files three Orders for City Council Approval to Support City Retirees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has sponsored three orders for the City Council to consider at their regular scheduled meeting for Monday, February 13th that will support city retirees.
Mayor Sarno Joins Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Stepping Stones Group Autism Treatment Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today for a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the Stepping Stones Group Autism Treatment Center at 136 Williams Street. Mayor Sarno was pleased to meet Stepping Stones CEO Tim Murphy, who served as the Secretary of…
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Plante and Councilors Fenton, Allen and Perez Announce Additional Innovative Financial Investment Strategies to Boost Springfield Pension Reserve Fund and OPEB Trust for City Retirees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Treasurer/Collector Stephen Lonergan joined with City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton, Tim Allen and Maria Perez to announce additional innovative and just as…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Department of Elder Affairs for Black History Celebration and Black Inventions Exhibit at Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elders Affairs Director Sandy Federico, the Elder Affairs team, and many of our Springfield seniors today at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center for a…
Mayor Sarno Issues Terse Statement Pertaining to Springfield Gardens Dereliction of Duties
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a terse statement pertaining to Springfield Gardens dereliction of duties on continuing to not keep their properties up to code. This comes on the heels of a Springfield Gardens property on Main Street in the North End,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Retirement of Cynthia Simison, Longtime Republican Writer and Editor and First Woman to serve as Executive Editor
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes Cynthia Simison, aka ‘Madame Baseball!’, a happy and healthy retirement after a very distinguished career with The Republican Newspaper that started back in 1977. Simison, a longtime Republican Newspaper writer,…
Mayor Sarno and Officials participate in First Western Massachusetts Winter Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to bring greetings and kickoff the walk with state and local officials as they gathered together on Sunday morning to participate in the first Western Massachusetts Winter Walk to help raise awareness and support…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National School Counseling Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges National School Counseling Week and thanks all of our School Counselors for their continued dedication and efforts in helping our students dream big.
Early Education and Childcare Needs Assessment Survey
The City of Springfield is acutely aware that not all residents have access to the high-quality, affordable and accessible early education and childcare opportunities they deserve. In an effort to move towards Universal Pre-K strategically, Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates MassMutual on being named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Company list for 2023
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates MassMutual on being named to Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Company list for 2023.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congrats to Chairman, President and CEO Roger Crandall and team on this prestigious honor. Simply…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans Services’ Team Celebrate and Thank Investigator Emmanuel K. Owusu for his Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Veterans’ Services Tom Belton, Deputy Director Joe DeCaro and Veterans’ Services staff today to recognize, thank, and celebrate Emmanual K. Owusu. Mr. Owusu has served in Springfield’s Veterans’ Services…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Central High School Hoop Star Julie Bahati on winning the prestigious Vi Goodnow Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Central High School Golden Eagles hoop star Julie Bahati on winning the prestigious Vi Goodnow Award as the most outstanding Western Mass player.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am very proud of you Julie. You’re a great…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris announce Cold Weather Preparedness Plan in anticipation of frigid temperatures and sub-zero wind chills
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today the city of Springfield’s Cold Weather Preparedness Plan in anticipation of frigid temperatures and sub-zero wind chills.
Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli announce $15 million in major Federal Transportation Safety Award
Mayor Domenic Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher M. Cignoli, P.E. are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,012,800 from the Federal Highway Administration…
Mayor Sarno welcomes Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative for North America
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Fire Captain Michael Ireland, Communications Director Bill Baker and Director of Constituent Services Molly Shea welcomed Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative for North America, to Springfield.
Mayor Sarno, Representative Williams and Officials Celebrate 37th Annual Black American Heritage with Special Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams hosted the 37th Annual Black American Heritage celebration with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, February 1st. The event was emceed by Dr. Gloria Williams and…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Thank and Recognize Jan and Bernadette Piepul for their Generous Support and Donation to the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris will join with Lori Swanson, Executive Director for the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center, to thank and recognize Springfield residents Jan and…