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Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Congratulate Two Springfield Businesses on 2022 MassEcon West Region Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan offered congratulations and high praise today for two Springfield based businesses that captured top statewide economic development awards from MassEcon. Big Y Foods and White…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Distinguished Community Leader and Beloved Retired State Representative Raymond A. Jordan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “so very, very sorry to hear about the passing of my old dear friend retired State Representative Raymond Jordan. My wife Carla, our daughters Cassandra and Chiara, and I send our sympathy, thoughts, prayers and…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Joined with Representative Gonzalez to Highlight Local ARPA RFP Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Latino Chamber of Commerce Director Andrew Melendez and South End Citizens Council President Leo Florian to highlight the City of…
City Forester Alex Sherman Honored as Tree Warden of the Year Award by MTWFA
The Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association (MTWFA) has recognized Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman with their 21st Annual Seth H. Swift Tree Warden of the Year award. The Tree Warden of the Year Award recognizes a tree warden who…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Relaunch of ‘RiseUp Springfield’ - Award Winning Small Business Growth Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy Director of Economic Development Brian Connors and the Office of Planning and Economic Development announced today the relaunch of the RiseUp Springfield small business…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Springfield Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, and Symphony Hall Manager Amanda Spear-Purchase met with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra musicians today to continue…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Joined the Law Firm of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley for a Special Check Presentation to Open Pantry and Volunteer Recognition Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and other elected officials joined with Open Pantry Community Services today for a special ceremonial check presentation and a volunteer recognition event at the law firm of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley (PSRB).
DPW Notice for Residents
Beginning Thursday morning and continuing through the Friday morning rush hour, the weather forecasts are showing that we could receive upwards of an inch of rain with the precipitation changing to sleet / freezing rain / snow, or whatever else…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates SPS Student Athletes on National Signing Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno offers his congratulations and best wishes to all of the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) student athletes on National Signing Day.
Here in Springfield, we LOVE our Libraries!
Find out what's new at the library for February 2022. Valentine's Day take and make activities, the Winter Reading Challenge, Black History Month Poster Contest and more!
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Joined with MGM Springfield for Special First Responders Event to Thank AMR
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with MGM Resorts Northeast Group President and COO Chris Kelley at Topgolf Swing Suite as MGM Springfield thanked the first responders from American Medical Response (AMR) for their continued and…
City of Springfield Seeks Applicants for Two Grant Programs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield is seeking applicants and proposals for two grant programs.
Springfield Police Department Reflects on 2021 Accomplishments
Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to share several milestones and successes achieved by the Springfield Police Department in 2021.
Springfield Police Department Supporting Officer Jamie Kelly as he Fights for his Life
Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood on behalf of the entire Springfield Police Department extends our support for Springfield Police Officer Jamie Kelly as he continues to fight for his life after contracting Covid-19. Jamie has been hospitalized for…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Everyone a Happy Chinese / Lunar New Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes everyone happiness, prosperity, fortune, and good health as we celebrate the Chinese/Lunar New Year – the year of the Tiger.
Mayor Sarno and City ARPA Team Announce Second Round of ARPA RFP Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the second round of ARPA RFP funding awards under the small business and nonprofit categories. The city’s ARPA advisory committee has reviewed the ARPA RFP…
Mayor Sarno Comments on the Passing of Legendary Sportswriter Garry Brown
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "Simply put - 'honk if you will always remember and never forget Garry Brown!' Rest in peace my friend."
City of Springfield Celebrates Black American Heritage with 36th Annual Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Bud L. Williams to celebrate the 36th Annual Black American Heritage ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. After the ceremony, the event concluded with the raising of the Black…
Mayor Sarno Invests in Solar Energy as part of Climate Action and Resilience Plan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the City of Springfield would purchase 100% of solar…
Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to more than a Quarter-Million Dollars Recovered
At approximately 6:15 a.m. Wednesday January 26th, members of the Springfield Police Department’s Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan, Holyoke Police Officers under the direction of Captain Matthew Moriarty and…