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Mayor Sarno Joined Springfield Regional Chamber and Region Mayors for the Chamber’s Annual Mayors Forum
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Regional Chamber for their annual Mayors Forum. Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle, Westfield Mayor Donald Humason, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt also participated. This virtual…
Mayor Sarno Attends Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2021 Enshrinement Announcement and Celebration of $25 Million in Renovations and Improvements
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for their weekend enshrinement festivities as they announced the Class of 2021 that will be inducted in September 2021 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Lucila Sanchez for Grand Opening of Azaleah’s Sewing Academy & Handmade Shop
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with small business owner Lucila “Lucy” Sanchez and her family to present a Mayoral Proclamation and celebrate the grand opening of her new business, Azaleah’s Sewing Academy & Handmade Shop. Azaleah’s Sewing…
Springfield Vax Force Featured in Ebony Magazine
The Springfield Vax Force Committee, led by a team of strong and well-educated and respected Black women, has been featured by Ebony Magazine, a well-respected and preeminent African-American publication, for their dedicated efforts in addressing…
Springfield Police Release Body-Worn Camera Footage of Officers Saving a Baby
The Springfield Police Department on Wednesday released Body-Worn Camera footage of Officers performing life-saving actions on a three month old baby boy. Springfield Police Officer Josue Cruz performed CPR while Officers Luis Delgado and Francisco…
Mayor Sarno and Ward 4 Councilor Brown Address Recent No Parking Tickets on Dunmoreland Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that any parking tickets given to residents over the last few days on Dunmoreland Street are being abated per the Mayor’s order. The City began to replace the old and faded no parking signs on Dunmoreland…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, and Police Commissioner Clapprood Joined AMR for National EMS Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with American Medical Response (AMR) Northeast Regional Director Patrick Pickering and AMR officials to honor EMS professionals for their exceptional…
Mayor Sarno is Proud to Continue to Support and Donate to the 7th Annual Celebrate Kate 5K
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join with the Mauke and Sullivan Families to support the 7th Annual Celebrate Kate 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk. Proceeds go towards funding scholarships for seniors at Sabis International Charter School in memory of…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Police Commissioner Clapprood to Thank and Commend SPD Officers for Saving Infant’s Life
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to thank the Springfield Police Officers who while in the service of their duty saved the life of an infant child. Both mom and baby were on hand to thank the officers for their…
City of Springfield Celebrates 385th Birthday
The 385th Anniversary commemorates the establishment of Springfield in 1636 by William Pynchon and company at the junction of the Agawam and Connecticut rivers.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Springfield is a beautiful and diverse community with…
Mayor Sarno Joined School Committeewoman Naylor, Parent Villages and Waterford.org in Support of Summer Learning Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with School Committeewoman and President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Parent Villages LaTonia Monroe Naylor, and members of Parent Villages and Waterford.org on the front steps of City Hall to show their support for free…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Joined with Fresh Paint Springfield in Announcing the Return of Mural Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with Britt Ruhe, Director of the Common Wealth Mural Collaborative and organizer of Fresh Paint Springfield, and other members of the community and local artist to announce the return of the…
Mayor Sarno Announces Proposals Selected to Begin Phase II Host Community Agreement Negotiations for New Marijuana Establishments in the City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today the proposals selected to begin Phase II Host Community Agreement (HCA) negotiations for new potential marijuana establishments in the City. All proposals were independently reviewed and ranked by the City’s…
Mayor Sarno to Elevate and Nominate City’s First Latina Cabinet Head Member Election Commissioner and Deputy City Clerk Gladys Oyola to Become First Latina City Clerk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has accepted the resignation letter of City Clerk Attorney Tasheena Davis and will nominate Election Commissioner and Deputy City Clerk Gladys Oyola to the City Council to become the City’s first Latina City Clerk.
Mayor Sarno Meets with MGM Resorts International CEO and President William Hornbuckle
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with MGM Resorts International CEO and President William Hornbuckle and his MGM Springfield leadership team to continue the productive conversation and reaffirm the partnership between the City of Springfield and MGM…
Highland Rail Trail Community Meeting
Please join us for a virtual community meeting to learn more about the Highland Rail Trail Feasibility Study project. The meeting will be held on the Zoom Platform Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm (zoom link).
The City's Department of Parks,…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Veterans Department is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of cemeteries for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2021. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 15 through Sunday, May 30.
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Attend Promotion and Award Ceremony for Springfield Fire Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and his leadership team for a promotion and award ceremony for the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Symphony Hall. The…
Springfield School Committee adopts $501 million budget
The School Committee has approved a School Department budget that overcomes a $8.1 million shortfall yet allows for expansion of services supporting the well-being of students in the age of COVID-19 - Funding prioritizes social emotional, and…
City of Springfield Joined with Calvary’s Love Church in Celebration of National Day of Prayer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero joined with Reverend Juan Feliciano and members of Calvary's Love Church yesterday for a prayer ceremony in celebration of National Day of Prayer on the front steps of City Hall.
Mayor Sarno…