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CDO Sheehan and City Officials hold Second meeting with Pastors’ Council to Discuss Continued Economic Development Opportunities
Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan, Deputy Director of Neighborhoods Ed Whitley, Director of Community Development Cathy Buono, Principal Planner Alvin…
The Springfield Community Preservation Committee (SCPC) Announces the 2022 Historic Homes Restoration Program. A Grant Opportunity for Homeowners.
Application and guidelines to apply for a Historic Homes Restoration Grant are available on the Community Preservation Act webpage: https://www.springfield-ma.gov/finance/community-preservation. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2022.
The program is…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Seniors for ‘Derby de Mayo’ Celebration at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico today for the Elder Affairs Department’s ‘Derby de Mayo’ community partnership event. The event featured a…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris, Fire Commissioner Calvi and Police Deputy Chief Kent Join with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation and Awards and Recognition Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Police Deputy Chief Steven Kent joined with officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield to congratulate AMR’s…
City of Springfield Board of Health Issues Mask Advisory for those with Underlying Health Conditions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the Board of Health is issuing a Mask Advisory due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The City of Springfield’s Board of Health is advising…
Mayor Sarno thanks Parks and Recreation Works for Beautification Efforts Across City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Atwater Road yesterday to thank crewmembers from the Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation as they begin the beautification efforts to kick off the spring season with the planting of flowers and fresh mulch.
School Committee adopts $545 million budget
The School Committee has approved a School Department budget that invests significant funding into schools, including paving the way for expansion of preschool classes to every elementary school in the district, an history making development for…
Mayor Sarno, State Representative Gonzalez and Councilor Perez Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Del Rey Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez for a special Cinco de Mayo celebration event at Del Rey restaurant on Worthington Street. The family friendly event featured an official…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Join with Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts for Sound the Alarm Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and members of the Springfield Fire Department joined with Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts Executive Director Nia Rennix and volunteers for a Sound the Alarm event to bring awareness…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Look Forward to Springfield T-Birds Playoff Games Next Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to receive a visit from Frank Grimaldi of the Springfield Thunderbirds yesterday, as the T-Birds get ready for Round 2 of the Calder Cup Playoffs next week. Mayor Sarno purchased his play-off tickets and is looking…
Happy Birthday to Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
On behalf of the Mayor’s Office staff, we want to wish our Mayor, the People’s Mayor, Domenic J. Sarno, a very happy birthday!
Thank you to La Fiorentina for the beautiful cake!
Mayor Sarno Welcomes New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judith Crowell – Thanks Attorney Talia Gee as she Transitions to Law Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked Attorney Talia Gee for her years of dedicated service as the City of Springfield’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Appointed in January 2019 by Mayor Sarno, Attorney Gee served as the City of Springfield’s first…
Mayor Sarno, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Gee, HR Director Mahoney and PBRM Director Sullivan Announce Parental Leave Lactation Room for City Hall Employees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee, Human Resources and Labor Relations (HR) Director Attorney William Mahoney and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announced…
Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day to all our Teachers!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno salutes our teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day.
Springfield Police and Fire Departments Take Part in 57th Annual Youth Fishing Derby with “Cops and Bobbers, Hooks and Ladders” Program
Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood was pleased to announce that officers from the Springfield Police Department and members of the Springfield Fire Department participated in the annual Fishing Derby this past weekend, sponsored by the…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s own Benton Whitley on signing with Super Bowl Champs Los Angeles Rams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Springfield’s own Benton Whitley, son of the late Tracy Whitley and our Community Development Neighborhood Director Ed Whitley on signing with the Super Bowl Champions Los Angeles Rams.
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and City of Springfield Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Human Resource and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Director of Constituent Services Molly Shea joined with…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Andrew Morehouse and the Food Bank of Western Mass
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks and appreciates Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Western Mass, and team for their continued efforts to help out people in need.