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Mayor Sarno Joined with Governor Charlie Baker to Spotlight Support for Housing Choice Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Charlie Baker, EOHED Secretary Mike Kennealy, DHCD Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox, state Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud Williams and Michael Finn, state Senator James Welch, President and CEO of…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Members of his Administration Meet to Continue to Monitor Coronavirus Situation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, once again, held a meeting with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris, Emergency Management Director Bob Hassett, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Captain Phil Tarpey Fire Commissioner BJ…
City of Springfield Extends Gratitude to All Who Donated Winter Items Following Natural Disaster in Puerto Rico
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno gave thanks and appreciation to everyone who has donated winter coats and clothing items for our brother and sisters from Puerto Rico who have been affected and displaced by the natural disasters on the island.
Mayor Sarno…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Members of the Springfield State Delegation in Announcing Funding for the South End Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Bud. L. Williams, State Senator James T. Welch, along with the City's Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator Tony Pettaway and his fellow South End…
City of Springfield COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situational Timeline
The City of Springfield's Health and Human Services Department is currently monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will provide further updates as new developments and relevant information becomes available.
UPDATE - March 26,…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Spoke with the Leadership Team of Eversource Energy About their Plans to Acquire Columbia Gas of Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has recently talked with the leadership team of Eversource Energy about their plans to acquire Columbia Gas of Massachusetts.
Mayor Sarno stated, “The leadership team of Eversource has reached out to me and provided me with…
Mayor Sarno Seeks Clarification from Columbia Gas of Massachusetts After Settlement with the United States Attorney's Office
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter to Mark Kempic, President and COO of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, seeking clarification on the impact upon the City of Springfield as a result of the recent settlement agreement between NiSource/Columbia Gas of…
Mayor Sarno Joined with City and Other Officials for an Announcement and Tour of the Watershop Dam
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Director of Community Development Administration and Finance Cathy Buono, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance Tina…
Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Clapprood, and City Council Reach Cooperative Agreement on the Future use of Facial Recognition Technology
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno working with Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and our City Council – especially Councilors Orlando Ramos, Malo Brown and Victor Davila – have reached a plausible and cooperative agreement, with no…
Mayor Sarno Attended Ceremonial Bell Tolling and Wreath Placing Ceremony for Springfield’s First African-American Firefighter
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and members of the Corbin family attended a ceremonial bell tolling and wreath-placing ceremony today at the Leonard A. Corbin Memorial dedicated to Springfield’s first African-American Firefighter.…
Mayor Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick in announcing that the Springfield Schools 2019 Drop-Out Rate hits all-time low
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, School Committee Vice-Chair Chris Collins, School Committee member Denise Hurst, and principals and staff from our schools in announcing that the 2019 drop-out rate is at an…
Sam Kennedy, President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, thanks Mayor Sarno and the City of Springfield for hosting a successful Winter Weekend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received a letter from Sam Kennedy, President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, thanking the Mayor and the City of Springfield for hosting a successful Winter Weekend. Mayor Sarno states, “Always great working with our Boston Red…
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Now Accepting Prom-wear Donations
With prom season appraoching, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy will be accepting prom-wear donations for Springfield students.
Mayor Sarno Attended Swearing in Ceremony for Fire Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a swearing in ceremony for the Springfield Fire Department today at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex, 1212 Carew Street, Springfield.
Mayor Sarno congratulated Springfield’s…
Mayor Sarno Meets with new MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and other MGM Executives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of his administration today met with new MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, Regional Portfolio President of MGM Resorts International Jorge Perez, Vice President & General Counsel Seth Stratton, and…
Mayor Sarno Prepares to Finalize Terms for Agreement for the 31 Elm Street Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that terms for an agreement providing financial resources and expertise to facilitate the redevelopment of the property located at 3-7 Elm Street and 13-31 Elm Street (collectively, the “Elm Street Project”) by…
Mayor Sarno Applauds Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School Program at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to share some good news from our Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA).
Fidel Juarez, a senior at our Putnam Vocational Technical Academy…
3rd Annual “Out to Lunch Concert Series” – Lunch, Served with a Side of Live Music!
The Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) is once again giving the downtown community another reason to head out to lunch on Wednesday afternoons through the spring. Beginning tomorrow, February 5th, the SBID is kicking-off their 3rd…