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Author Daniel Bullen to speak about Shays’ Rebellion at Springfield Armory
Author Daniel Bullen to speak at Springfield Armory National Historic Site on January 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. offering new perspectives on Shays’ Rebellion from his book Daniel Shays’s Honorable Rebellion.
Shays’ Rebellion was a series of uprisings…
Mayor Sarno – Thank you Blue! Knife Wielding Individual Caught
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, I thank and commend Police Superintendent Clapprood and our brave and dedicated men and women in blue for their quick work in apprehending this individual. It gives a peace of mind to my family, my city…
Mayor Sarno meets with Vox Church Elder Corey Sanders and HCSD Manager Tommy Rondeau Jr.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe were happy to meet today with Pastor Corey Sanders who is an associate pastor at Vox Church Springfield which is located at 1600 Main Street, along with Tommy Rondeau Jr., a Vox Church Elder, who is…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes New Intern Stephanie Marcil to the Mayor’s Office
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “I am proud to welcome Western New England University senior Stephanie Marcil to my office as our new intern. Stephanie is studying Business Administration as well as Management and Leadership. In addition to her…
Mayor Sarno Orders Security Evaluation at all City Public Offices
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In light of the incident that occurred yesterday at City Hall resulting in vandalism to the mayor’s vehicle with a very dangerous weapon, and the fact that this individual had visited my office Tuesday and Wednesday of…
The Winter Market is open this Saturday at The Farmers Market at Forest Park
The Farmers Market at Forest Park Winter Market Season
Saturdays:
Dec 9 & 23
Jan 6 & 20
Feb 3 & 17
March 6 & 30,
April 13 & 27
10am - 2pm at Forest Park inside the newly rennovated Monkey House.
Free entry for market goers at side entrance -…
Unknown Suspect Wielding Knife Vandalizes Mayor’s Vehicle: Tires Slashed - Suspect Still At Large -
At around 2:00 pm today, Wednesday, January 17th, an unknown suspect wielding a knife vandalized Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s vehicle while parked at City Hall, slashing all four of the tires. The unknown suspect remains at large and is believed to…
Mayor Sarno thanks 6 Bricks and Bob Patton, Grandson of General Patton and Co-Founder of Green Meadow Cannabis, for Partnership to help Veterans
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked Payton Shubrick and her team at 6 Bricks for their partnership with Green Meadow Cannabis and the family of General George S. Patton, especially grandson Bob Patton, Chairman and Co-Founder of Green Meadow Cannabis…
Mayor Sarno welcomes new University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Dr. Javier Reyes
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed new University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Dr. Javier Reyes, and Lidya Rivera-Early, Executive Director of Government Relations and Springfield Partnerships today. Dr. Reyes became…
Mayor Sarno meets with Paul Bailey, Executive Director of Springfield Partners for Community Action
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Communications Director Bill Baker met with Paul Bailey, Executive Director of Springfield Partners for Community Action, today to discuss the various programs offered by the nonprofit, including their Volunteer Income Tax…
Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners, following the resignation of Commissioner Christy Torres. Commissioner Torres has…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Tim Sheehan Visited Springfield Boys and Girls Club to Highlight Developments from ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan visited with the Springfield Boys and Girls Club to highlight the developments the club has implemented as part of the $1.5 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding they…
Mayor Sarno and Officials attend Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for MH Group Staffing and Recruiting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, and School Committeewoman Denise Hurst joined with State Senator Jacob Oliveira, State Representative Brian Ashe and East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen and Deputy Town Manager…
Mayor Sarno Selects Lawrence Akers to Serve as next Police Superintendent: First African-American Top Cop in City’s History - Thanks Retiring Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood for her Years of Dedicated Service -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at the MassMutual Center, that Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, a 38-year veteran, will serve as the Springfield Police Department’s next Police Superintendent,…
Parking Ban Notice
Due to the winter storm, the City of Springfield will be enforcing a citywide parking ban as of 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The parking ban regulations are as follows:
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Emmanuel Owusu and Pastor Daniel Abakah
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from former Veterans Service Investigator Emmanuel Owusu and Pastor Daniel Abakah from the Church of Pentecost. Pastor Abakah is the new pastor for the church and wanted to meet Mayor Sarno and introduce…
City of Springfield Celebrates Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Special Flag Raising Ceremony
The City of Springfield held the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Friday, January 12th at City Hall. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings on behalf of the city of Springfield and presented the proclamation. State…
Animationland: Exhibit Opening Celebration at the Springfield Museums
Be among the first to experience the Springfield Museums' latest exhibit Animationland and discover the art and science of animation. Free with museum admission!
January 13 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Zoetropes, 10:30 am-4 pm
Test an early animation…
Mayor Sarno joins with Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and MassMutual Center Officials for Unveiling of Outdoor Digital Marquees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with officials from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), the Springfield Thunderbirds, MGM Springfield, Springfield BID, and the MassMutual Center on Thursday for the unveiling of new outdoor digital…
City of Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Course in February
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks Director Patrick Sullivan, and Aquatics Director Joseph Federico are pleased to announce that this year the city’s February lifeguard training course is free for Springfield Public Schools students.
The City of…