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Spirit of Springfield Holds Pubic Safety Meeting with Public Safety Officials from the Region to Prepare for 4th of July Fireworks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for their public safety meeting with public safety officials from the region as they discussed preparations for the 4th of July fireworks. Departments and agencies involved included the…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood hold Promotional Pinning and Academy Graduation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood held a promotional pinning and academy graduation ceremony at the Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College today.
Superintendent Clapprood promoted Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Welcome Nicole Obi, New President and CEO of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, CAFO TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with and welcomed Nicole Obi, new President and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Senior…
City of Springfield to Observe Juneteenth Holiday - City Hall and all Municipal Buildings Closed Monday, June 20th, 2022
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Springfield Mental Health Check-In Days
This summer, the Springfield City Council’s Mental Health Subcommittee, chaired by Ward 8 Councilor Zaida Govan, in collaboration with the Gandara Center, the Mental Health Association, Baystate Health, and the Stop Access Drug Free Communities…
Mayor Sarno Picks Up his Game 7 T-Birds Tickets
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will attend game 7 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals and cheer on our Springfield Thunderbirds as they look to advance to the Calder Cup finals.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Federico to join with Greater Springfield Senior Services for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico will join with Jill Keough, Executive Director for Greater Springfield Senior Services, Community Services Director…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and City Officials Visit with Residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to Discuss the Refilling of Watershop Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe visited with the residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to…
Mayor Sarno, Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Politio and City and State Officials Attend Dedication Ceremony for Yee Family Palliative Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Politio and city and state officials joined with the Sarah Yee, the wife of the late and beloved Andy Yee and the entire Yee Family for a special dedication ceremony for the Yee…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with Governor Baker to highlight FORWARD Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senator Eric Lesser and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams and Jacob Oliveira joined with Governor Charlie Baker, Undersecretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Ashley Stolba…
Mayor Sarno thanks Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife for Restocking Watershops Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey and city officials joined with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) for restocking Watershop Pond with fish. Through coordination with…
Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us. We are still the greatest nation in the world. The beacon of democracy, strength, hope, and opportunity. May ‘Old Glory’ continue to fly proudly.”
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials Joined with New North Citizens’ Council for Groundbreaking Ceremony of new Barbara Rivera Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Register of Deeds Cheryl Coakley Rivera, State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez, MassMutual Foundation President Dennis…
Public Comments now being accepted for City of Springfield and DOJ Compliance Evaluator RFQ Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that public comments are now being accepted for the city of Springfield and United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Compliance Evaluator Request for Qualifications (RFQ) applications. Public comments on the…
Mayor Sarno to join with the Springfield BID to Kickoff Restaurant Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Juan ‘Jay’ Latorre, Chairman of the Springfield Restaurant Week Committee and Michelle Grout and the team from the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) to discuss the upcoming…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans’ Services Director Belton Meet with Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of MA Executive Director Gumersindo Gomez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans’ Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero met with Gumersindo Gomez, Executive Director for the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of MA, and Christian…
SPD FIU Investigation Leads to Seizure of Six Guns, Five Arrests
Four Suspects Out on Bail on Open Gun or Home Invasion Charges, Three outfitted with Ankle Bracelets.
On Saturday June 11 at approximately 6:50 p.m. members of the Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), C-3 North End and Squad C Officers arrested…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Announce Springfield Fire Department Awarded 2022 Community Mitigation Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi are pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded the Springfield Fire Department $41,300 in 2022 Community Mitigation Funding for Extrication Tools.
Mayor Sarno Attended Soft Opening for Rustic Brewing Company
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the soft opening for Rustic Brewing Company’s newly renovated tap room on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the old Indian Orchard Mills off of Front Street (34 Front Street, Studio G21). Owners Jared Methe and Todd Kopiec…
Springfield Police Recover Ghost Gun Parts Following Call for Suicidal Male, Call Attention to Need for Ghost Gun Regulations
The Springfield Police Department recovered numerous parts used to build a so-called "ghost gun" last week after responding to a call for service regarding a suicidal male. Possession of such parts is not a chargeable offense, highlighting the need…