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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mr. Emmett Craddock Jr. for 48 years of dedicated service as a bus driver for the PVTA.
Photo Credit: PVTA
Mayor Sarno Congratulates the Springfield High School Boys Football Players for being Selected for the 2022 All Western Mass Football
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud of the accomplishments of the Springfield high school football players for being selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Football. Central High School swept the Division I First and Second Team honors and players from…
Springfield Police to Begin a New Round of Compliance Checks at Businesses that Sell/Serve Alcohol for 2023
The Springfield Police Department will be conducting compliance checks at businesses that sell and/or serve alcohol, including bars, restaurants and package stores in 2023.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Seven Springfield High School Girls Volleyball Players for being Selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Girls Volleyball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud of the accomplishments of seven Springfield high school girls for being selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Girls Volleyball. Those girls selected are:
Good Samaritan Saves the Lives of Two Police Officers: Suspect Disarmed Officer Firing Two Rounds Narrowly Missing Two Officers and a Civilian
On Tuesday December 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. Springfield Police Officers arrested 41-year-old Joseph Gonzalez near the intersection of Chapin Terrace and Chestnut Street.
At approximately 12:25 p.m. Springfield Police Officers responded…
City of Springfield DPW to Begin Collection of Christmas Trees on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and will continue through Friday, January 27, 2023.
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Share Ice Safety Tips to stay off Lakes and Ponds - Remind Residents of Public Skating at Cyr Arena
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are offering a friendly reminder to residents about ice safety and to stay off lakes and ponds during the winter season. The cold…
Mayor Sarno Announces Ninth Round of ARPA Funding Awards for Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s ninth round of ARPA funding awards for neighborhoods totaling over $2.27 million as part of the Neighborhood Economic Recovery Fund…
City of Springfield Celebrates Kwanzaa
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, State Representative Orlando Ramos, School Committeewoman LaTonia Monroe Naylor, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, Ayanna…
Mayor Sarno Grateful to IT Director Andy Doty for Customized Gift
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to get a visit from IT Director Andy Doty who also presented the Mayor and each of his staff with a handmade slate coaster adorned with the city seal and customized for each staff member with their name.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Announces IBPO Local 364 Votes to Ratify New Contract
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 has voted to ratify a new labor contract.
The IBPO Local 364…
COVID-19 Treatment and Telehealth Services
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has partnered to provide easy, free care for COVID-19.
Request a virtual visit with a clinician to see if Paxlovid or Molnupiravir is right for you. Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are pills that can help treat COVID-19.…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood, Sheriff Cocchi and Ret. Colonel Gilpin Joined with Big Y and Greater Springfield Credit Union for Special Holiday Meal & Toy Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined today with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and retired State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin as well as Big Y President Charlie D’Amour and the Greater Springfield Credit Union…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Christina Rooney Kelly a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe stopped by the Human Resources department to thank Christina Rooney Kelly for her service and wish her a happy retirement. Mrs. Kelly has served in the Personnel Department for twenty years.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Attends AMR’s 9th Earn While You Learn Academy Graduation and Facility Renovation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Deputy Police Chief Rupert Daniels joined today with AMR Regional Director Patrick Leonardo and AMR Program Director Emily Chandler for the American Medical Response (AMR) 9th Earn While You…
Mayor Sarno Announces Appointment of Stephen Lonergan as Treasurer/Collector
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante announced today the appointment of Stephen Lonergan as Treasure/Collector following the resignation of Christopher Caputo who has taken the Treasurer/Collector…
Celebrating the Birth of Basketball
On this day, December 21, 1891, 131 years ago, Dr. James Naismith introduced to Springfield and the world, the game of Basketball. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was a 31-year-old physical education teacher at Springfield College (then known as…
Mayor Sarno and City Department Heads Join Elder Affairs and Springfield Seniors for Special Holiday Luncheon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and a number of city department heads joined today with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico, and Senior Outreach Liaison Eliana Gutierrez for a special Holiday…