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The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Supports Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno on His Signing of “Mayors United Against Antisemitism” Statement
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts supports Mayor Sarno as he joins over 250 mayors in the US having signed onto a statement in support of “Mayors United Against Antisemitism.”
Mayor Sarno’s Office of Consumer Information Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins with Director of the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information (MOCI) Milagros S. Johnson and her team to recognize and celebrate National Consumer Protection Week.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, scams and fraud have peaked,…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Ruth Carter on Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Dedication
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to congratulate Springfield native and Oscar-winning costume designer, Ruth E. Carter, on her most recent history-making accomplishment: On February 25, 2021, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will…
Mayor Sarno Continues Meetings with City Council President Marcus Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Lt. Jeff Martucci, City Solicitor Ed Pikula, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe today for a meeting with Coty Council President Marcus Williams to discuss policing updates,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Langone’s Florist Founder Frank Langone
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Langone, founder of Langone’s Florist in the South End neighborhood of the City of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and AMR Announce Testing Site in Indian Orchard
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with American Medical Response (AMR) in announcing that the City of Springfield and AMR will be setting up a COVID-19 testing site in the Indian…
Mayor Sarno Joins with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mercy Warren Chapter to Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Holly Stone Blair and the Daughters of the American Revolution Mercy Warren Chapter today in celebrating the birthday of our nation’s first President, George Washington, with a proclamation.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Friendly Ice Cream Co-Founder and Philanthropist S. Prestley Blake
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Friendly’s co-founder and philanthropist S. Prestley Blake.
Mayor Sarno Extends Time to Submit Questions to City Concerning Phase Two of Adult Use Marijuana Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the City of Springfield will extend the deadline to submit written questions from interested proposers concerning the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for one week from February 15, 2021 to February…
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 Ox.
Mayor Sarno Joined with United Way of Pioneer Valley, Mass2-1-1, and Springfield College for Call2Talk Satellite Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Celebrated United Way of Pioneer Valley’s 100th Anniversary -
City of Springfield to Reopen Cyr Arena - With Restrictions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan in consultation with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and adhering to the City’s and the…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and SPS Officials Thank Eastman Chemical Company for Donating over 1,000 Lap-Desks for SPS Students
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Assistant Superintendent Lydia Martinez, Elias Brookings Elementary School Adjustment Counselor Gianna Allentuck, and Eastman Site Manager Shawn Pace at Roger L. Putnam Vocational…
Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Send SPD Units to Curative Vaccination Site at Eastfield Mall – Orders Management to Get Senior Citizens Inside –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood have sent Springfield Police Department (SPD) units to the Eastfield Mall to order Curative site operations management to immediately get our seniors and those who are waiting in line…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Hold Third Vax Force Committee Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris continue to meet with members of the Springfield Information Vax Force Committee (“Vax Force”). Today, the third Vax Force meeting was held to continue implementing…
Mayor Sarno’s Continued Outreach and Advocating to State and Curative Mass Vaccination Eastfield Mall Site Officials Spurs Customer Service-Friendly Changes for Seniors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In speaking with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Curative Site Director Dean Shultis a number of times yesterday and this morning about better and more timely customer service logistics for our senior citizens in…
Call 2-1-1 for Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line
If you are age 75 or older and need assistance making a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, call the Mass Vaccine Scheduling Resource line by dialing 2-1-1.
The Massachusetts Vaccine Scheduling Resource Line is available in English and Spanish and will…
City of Springfield Reminds Residents About Tax Payment Deadline - Encourages Residents to Pay Taxes Online or by Mail –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chairman of the Board of Assessors Richie Allen, and Collector/Treasure Christopher Caputo are reminding residents to be mindful of the due dates as tax bills are mailed out. As the City of Springfield is still in the midst…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Buckeye Bros Smokeshop/Harry's Caffe to Celebrate 30 Years in Business
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with David and Paul Glantz, owners of Buckeye Bros Smokeshop/Harry’s Caffe to acknowledge their 30th Anniversary in business. Mayor Sarno presented the brothers and the business with a proclamation declaring Friday,…
Ward 1 City Council Vacancy
Any interested resident of Ward 1 is invited to apply to the Springfield City Council to fill the vacancy representing Ward 1 on the Springfield City Council. Interested residents should send a cover letter expressing their interest and a résumé to…