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Mayor Sarno and Officials Congratulate Gándara Center on Achieving Accreditation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senator Eric Lesser and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Orlando Ramos joined with Gándara Center CEO Lois Nesci and her staff today to congratulate Gándara on receiving their accreditation from the Council on…
Mayor Sarno Provides Testimony to State Judiciary Committee in Support of Bail Reform Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno submitted testimony to the Commonwealth’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Bail Reform legislation. House Bill (HB) 1839: An Act Relative to the Commonwealth’s Right…
Mayor Sarno Looking Forward to Springfield Thunderbirds’ Season Opener
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was pleased to see Frank Grimaldi of the Springfield Thunderbirds yesterday who came by to drop off Mayor Sarno’s season tickets for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. The puck drops next Saturday, October 16th at 7:05pm at the…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Bay Area Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiative on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…
Mayor Sarno on Springfield Proud Michelle Brooks-Thompson National Anthem Performance at Red Sox-Yankee Game
“What an incredible opening performance by Springfield’s own Michelle Brooks-Thompson singing our National Anthem at the Red Sox game tonight– absolutely beautiful. She hit it out of the park! She has such a magnificent and powerful voice, I fondly…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Join with Related Companies to Announce Renovations at Skyview Downtown
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan joined with Congressman Richard Neal, President of the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with South End Citizens Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiative on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan,…
Mayor Sarno Proud to Join in Honoring Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan’s Memory
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined in support of the annual Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan remembrance run in East Forest Park on Sunday. Mayor Sarno was honored with an award of appreciation for his continued support of the GYSGT Thomas J. Sullivan…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Forest Park Zoo
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiative on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan,…
City of Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee Accepting Nominations for 2021 Veteran of the Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton and Deputy Director Joe DeCaro are pleased to announce that the Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Veteran of the Year.
Mayor Sarno Joined with McKnight Neighborhood Council for Neighborhood Block Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the McKnight Neighborhood Council for their annual Block Party on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Thompson Triangle Park. Mayor Sarno was with Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Director Tony Pettaway…
Mayor Sarno Appreciative of Eastman Corporation for their Continued Outreach of Support
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is appreciative of Eastman Corporation for their continued support, belief and investment in the City of Springfield. After hearing the Mayor’s call promising to provide outreach and support for the 550 employees and their…
City of Springfield Raises Italian Flag for Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Jacob Oliveira and Orlando Ramos joined with members of the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts, Co-President Charlie Becker, and residents from our South End neighborhood to…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Hold Fire Department Promotion Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a promotion and swearing in ceremony for four recently promoted firefighters and one newly installed department Chaplin today, Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety…
Springfield Overall Crime Rate Decreases for 7th Consecutive Year
Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to share that overall part one crime has decreased in the City of Springfield for the seventh consecutive year, according to FBI data.
The data, released on Monday in the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report…
Mayor Sarno Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grand Opening of Samuel Bolden Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey joined with city officials, State Representative Bud Williams, representatives…
Mayor Sarno Authorizes New Traffic Light to Alleviate New Brightwood/Lincoln School Traffic Congestion
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that in partnership with School Committeewoman Maria Perez, Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and Chief Administrative and Finance Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante,…
Mayor Sarno Enjoys a Visit from Good Friend Richard Muise
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit from good friend and retired Springfield teacher Richard Muise. Muise presented the Mayor with two wood carved pens he crafted, one made out of Ipe wood and the other out of Canary wood.
Mayor Sarno Extends Term of City’s Poet Laureate Magdalena Gomez Wins Fellowship – Will Offer Workshops at Library
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has extended the term of Springfield’s Poet Laureate, Magdalena Gomez, for another year. Ms. Gomez is the recipient of a $50,000 Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets, with funds…