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City Officials Announce Locations for New Police Substation and Metro Area Kiosks
Monday, May 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Chief Administrative and Financial…
Ömür Budak, Consul General of Turkey Visits with Mayor Sarno at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Ömür Budak, Consul General of Turkey in Boston, today to the City of Springfield, for a discussion on how to strengthen the partnership between the city and its Turkish-American residents. Consul General Budak shared…
City Launches Healthy Homes Program, $5 Million Housing Rehabilitation Program in Memorial Square and Six Corners Neighborhoods
Monday, May 22, 2017
The City of Springfield is launching the Healthy Homes Program (HHP), which will make federal housing rehabilitation funds available to owners of 1-4 unit residential properties in the Memorial Square and Six Corners…
Police Department Holds Memorial Ceremony For Fallen Officers
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
As a part of National Police Week, the Springfield Police Department held its annual Fallen Officer Ceremony today at Police Headquarters to honor Springfield officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Mayor Domenic…
Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Holds 29th Annual Police Memorial Day Service
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (WMCOPA) held their 29th Annual Police Memorial Day Service today at the Western Massachusetts Police Academy, on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College…
Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Education Jim Peyser Visit Forest Park Middle School to Discuss Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary of Education Jim Peyser visited Forest Park Middle School today to discuss the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP), a unique partnership made up of the Department of Elementary…
Forest Park Concert Series Announced For This Summer
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Forest Park will soon be alive with the sound of music. The Springfield Parks Department will host a Forest Park Concert Series on the first four Thursdays in June at the Forest Park Amphitheatre. The outdoor concerts, all…
White Lion Brewing Launches "Legendary Union" Beer to Commemorate Union Station Re-Opening
Monday, May 15, 2017
Today, White Lion Brewing launched their new “Legendary Union” brew to celebrate the grand re-opening of Springfield’s Union Station this summer. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and Spirit of Springfield…
Fina's Bistro & Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Opening
Monday, May 15, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno cut the ribbon this morning at family owned Fina’s Bistro & Pizzeria, located at 672B Dickinson Street. Proudly named after his grandparents Filomena and Nino Izzo, Owner and Chef Fabio DeSousa is offering…
Mayor Sarno Issues Happy Mother's Day Wishes
Friday, May 12, 2017
Mayor Sarno states, “Happy Mother’s Day and thank you mom’s for your love, nurturing and patience too!”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Releases FY2018 Budget Recommendation
Springfield, MA - Mayor Sarno states “I’m very proud and thankful to our entire City Team from Cabinet Heads down to rank and file for their continued and dedicated efforts in moving our city forward. Special thanks to my CAFO T.J. Plante, Budget…
MAYOR DOMENIC SARNO AND CONGRESSMAN RICHARD NEAL TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PARTNER
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal announced another major Union Station transportation milestone being met with the addition of family-owned, nationally known and respected, Springfield based Peter Pan & Greyhound Bus Companies have…
NATIONAL TEACHER’S APPRECIATION DAY NOTE FROM MAYOR SARNO
Springfield, MA - Mayor Sarno states “In recognition of national Teacher’s Appreciation Day - I salute and honor our teachers for their caring and nurturing efforts towards our students.”
Continued Success and God Bless
Respectfully
Mayor Domenic…
MAYOR DOMENIC J. SARNO HIRES NEW DIRECTOR OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Springfield – May 8, 2017 – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris named Sandra “Sandy” Federico as the city’s new Director of Elder Affairs.
Sandy’s began her career in 1977 as a District Recreation…
Springfield Designated a Migratory Urban Bird Treaty City by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Friday, May 5, 2017
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Roxanne Bogart, National Urban Bird Treaty Program Coordinator, signed a signed a ceremonial document designating the City of Springfield as an Urban Bird Treaty City by the U.S. Fish and…
Mayor Sarno Takes a Spin on Springfield Pedicab
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno took his first ride in one of the new Springfield Pedicabs today! He and City Councilor Kateri Walsh were driven by Springfield Pedicab Owner Frankie Mozell on a route from City Hall, down Main Street, to…
Mayor Sarno and Staff Welcomes Intern Reina Diaz to City Hall
The City of Springfield’s Mayoral Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for experiential learning for some of the city’s best and brightest GED, high school, undergraduate and graduate students. The most recent in a long line of great…
Incoming Central Student Visits with Mayor Sarno
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Mayor Sarno was happy to have Jesus Alicea and his mother Carmen in the office today after meeting them both five years ago. Jesus brought with him an Edible Arrangement and a photo from that day back in 2012 – as a young…
MassHousing Officials Meet with Mayor Sarno
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
MassHousing officials met with Mayor Sarno and his city team yesterday to discuss housing initiatives in the City of Springfield, including the Mayor’s Quality of Life Ordinance Flex Squad, which the state has highlighted as a…
Mayor Sarno Visits Farmers Market in Forest Park
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the Farmers Market at Forest Park today at its summer location in the Cyr Arena parking lot inside Forest Park. The Farmer’s Market is in its 20th year of operation and is committed to promoting…