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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Joined with the Family and Friends of Frank Langone for Tree Planting and Dedication
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick J. Sullivan joined with the family and friends of Frank Langone for a tree planting and dedication ceremony in honor of the late Frank Anthony…
Thursday’s “Floyd Patterson” Concert Moved Inside Barney Carriage House Tent
Due to weather, the Floyd Patterson concert scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. will now be held inside the tent at the Barney Carriage House located in Forest Park.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Maple High Six Corners Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
IBPO Local 364 and Police Supervisors Association Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 (Springfield Police Officers Union) and the Police Supervisors…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with McKnight Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
City of Springfield and Nancy Lieberman Charities Open Dream Court at Calhoun Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, School Committeewoman Maria Perez, State Senator Adam Gomez, and other city and state officials joined with Nancy Lieberman Charities Founder…
Mayor Sarno and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Celebrate Constitution Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Mercy Warren Chapter to acknowledge and celebrate Constitution Week. Constitution Week is an observance to commemorate the adoption of the United States…
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UFCW Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources (HR) Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1459 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The UFCW represent municipal motor equipment…
Mayor Sarno Responds to Some City Councilors and Firefighter Union Leadership Jeopardizing Merit Bonus Pay
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "I am not surprised by City Councilors Justin Hurst, Tracye Whitfield, Victor Davila, Kateri Walsh, and State Senator Adam Gomez antics; but I am disappointed that the Union leadership of the IAFF Local 648 lead by…
Mayor Sarno Issues a Special Labor Day Message
"As we all continue to work together to defeat this COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, I want to thank and acknowledge all workers across our country, the Commonwealth and the City of Springfield. A very heartfelt thanks goes out to all our first…
Springfield Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
The City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Shanah Tovah. To our Jewish Community – wishing good health and continued success to all those who are celebrating Rosh…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Members of Black Men of Greater Springfield to Discuss ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore met with members of the Black Men of Greater Springfield today to discuss their organizations…
Mayor Sarno Expresses His Sympathy on the Passing of Retired Longtime Chief of Our Park Rangers Joe Luvera
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I was very sorry to hear about Chief Luvera’s passing. My thoughts, prayers, and encouragement have gone out to his son Michael and family. Chief Luvera was an unsung hero, so dedicated and loyal to our park system,…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Mayor LaChapelle to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to the City of Springfield today. Both Mayor Sarno and Mayor LaChapelle had a special appointment to record a message for a future event.
Mayor Sarno and Ward 2 City Councilor Fenton Continue Discussions on Enhancing City Projects and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Ward 2 City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton to continue discussions on maximizing local, state and federal resources to continue to build upon the numerous projects and initiatives…
Lower End of Forest Park Closed Due to Flooding
Please note that the lower end of Forest Park will be closed until further notice due to flooding from torrential rainfall. For events at the Barney Carriage House please use the Route 5 entrance road. Reopening is anticipated later today.
The City…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Continue Meetings with Hampden County Judges and Court Officials to Discuss Environmental Conditions at the Halls of Justice
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Hampden County Judges and Court Officials to…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Hungry Hill and East Springfield Neighborhood Councils
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
Mayor Sarno Kicks Off ‘Fill the Plate’ Fundraiser with Hot Table and The Gray House
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with The Gray House, Inc. Executive Director Kristen McClintock and Hot Table owner Chris DeVoie to kick off the 7th annual “Fill the Plate, Feed a Family Initiative.” For the seventh year in a row, the Hot Table…