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Mayor Sarno ‘Bitter/Sweet’ Congratulates Central High School Championship Coach Valdamar Brower on being Named UMass Defensive Line Coach
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Boy, this is bitter-sweet. Coach Brower has done a truly outstanding job not only molding and mentoring our Central High School scholar athletes on the field, but just as important off the field towards a positive…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Central High School Quarterback Will ‘Pop’ Watson III on being named MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Football Player of the Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Congratulations to Will ‘Pop’ Watson III on winning the MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Football Player of the Year award. He led our Central Golden Eagles to the DI State Title with a 22-15 victory over Central…
Springfield Police Department Joins with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and other Community Partners for ‘Shop with a Cop’ Event at Walmart
Officers with the Springfield Police Department joined with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, City Connect, the Law Offices of Dunn and Phillips, the Springfield Public Schools, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and Walmart for a…
Mayor Sarno, DPW Director Cignoli and Police Commissioner Clapprood Announce Public Safety Plan to Improve Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Improvements on State Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood held a press conference today to announce important public safety plans to help mitigate traffic and increase pedestrian safety…
Mayor Sarno and Housing Director McCafferty Meet with Retired Housing Court Judge Fein on Vacant Home Pilot Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Housing Gerry McCafferty met with retired First Justice for the Western Division of the Massachusetts House Court Dina Fein today to discuss a pilot program that will help move vacant Springfield houses from…
Mayor Sarno and SPD Join 413 Café in Celebrating Metro Officer Troy Hufnagel’s Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Police Chief William Cochrane joined with 413 Café owner Christina Raschi for a celebration in honor of Officer Troy Hufnagel’s retirement from the Springfield Police Department. The celebration was hosted by 413…
Mayor Sarno and City ARPA Team to Hold Community Outreach and Assistance Seminars for ARPA RPF Applications
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that as part of his administration’s continued commitment to providing equal access and opportunity for the people of Springfield to obtain American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Request for Proposal (RFP) grant funds,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Mayor Sarno and Sheriff Cocchi Continue Discussions on Joint Partnerships and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Hampden County Sheriff’s Chief of Staff Jon D’Angelo as part of their continued discussions on the joint partnerships and initiatives between the City…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Clapprood Proudly Join with Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other Community Partners for a Special 'Springfield Holiday Festival'
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood are pleased to announced the City of Springfield Police Department will partner with Springfield Together Inc., Strong Young Minds, Elks Lodge #61 and other community partners to host an…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Ray Berry and White Lion Brewing for Winning Associated Industries of Massachusetts Next Century Award for 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Ray Berry, Founder of White Lion Brewing Company, for being named one of the recipients of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts – Massachusetts Next Century Award for 2021.
Mayor Sarno & Commissioner Clapprood Urge Court System to Hold Dangerous Repeat Offender
On Saturday December 4th around 7:00 p.m. Springfield Police Officers arrested 19 year old Keniel Santiago inside an apartment on the 100 block of Lowell Street. At approximately 6:10 p.m. Saturday officers responded to Lowell Street for a gun call.…
Springfield Public Schools Work to Provide Access to Free Online Tutoring 24/7 for SPS Students in Grades 6-12
Students in Springfield Public Schools grades six through 12 now have access to real-time tutoring 24/7, thanks to a new partnership between the district and Paper Tutoring, an online tutoring platform.
Mayor Sarno Meets with Daniel Moriarty, New President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno meet with newly elected President and CEO of Monson Savings Bank Daniel Moriarty today to discuss the Banks continued support and investment in the City of Springfield. Discussions also included plans on celebrating and…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Meet with Harvard Climate Fund Team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, as part of the Administrations continued efforts in advancing the City of Springfield’s Climate Action Plan, met with members of the…
Mayor Sarno States ‘Hail to the Champions!’ Congratulations to Our Central High School Golden Eagles Football Team Division I State Champs
The Central High School Football team defeated Central Catholic High by a score of 22-15 at Gillette Stadium to win the Division I High School Football State Championship.
Mayor Sarno and Council President Williams Offer Information for Continued Relief and Assistance for Residents and Businesses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Council President Marcus Williams are providing information for continued relief and assistance for residents and businesses. For qualifying applicants, residents and businesses can seek relief and assistance through…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Encourages Residents to get their COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Doses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris would like to remind residents that COVID-19 vaccination clinics are standing by to provide the lifesaving vaccine and Booster dose.
Mayor Sarno Holds Special Signing Ceremony of Paris Agreement Declaration 4.0 as Springfield Becomes a ‘Fast Track City’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held a special signing ceremony of the Paris Agreement Declaration 4.0 that will designate the City of Springfield as a ‘Fast Track City’ and reaffirms the city’s unyielding support and commitment for HIV/AIDs prevention…