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Mayor Sarno Submits Comments to Springfield Water and Sewer Commissions Proposed FY21 Budget
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today submitted comments to the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission on their proposed FY21 budget.
On May 1st, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission issued their proposed FY21 budget which included a 16.9% rate…
Mayor Sarno Joined Congressman Neal and PVTA Administrator Sheehan for Announcement of $36M in CARES Act Funding to PVTA
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, today, joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan for the announcement of $36,615,416 in Federal Transit Authority funding as a result of the CARES Act.
T…
Mayor Sarno to Attend Weekend Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will attend mass at his beloved Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church this weekend.
As part of the state’s Phase I reopening plans, all places of worship are permitted to reopen and hold services, with certain restrictions, while…
Mayor Sarno Request a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Monday, June 1, 2020 – Reflection to Commemorate the Ninth Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause this Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4:38 p.m., the time the tornado touched down in Springfield.
Mayor Sarno on Macedonia Church of God in Christ Arsonist’s Request for ‘Compassionate’ Release – ‘Are You Serious, No Way!’ –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno comments on the recent request from the arsonist who was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison for torching an African-American city church in 2008 on the night President Barack Obama was first elected.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Getac for Donating Vital PPE’s and 90 Meat Outlet for their Continued Involvement with the Oasis Food Pantry
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Getac Video Solutions recently donated 400 surgical…
City of Springfield Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department held the annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony with a short program and honorary wreath laying ceremony at the Veterans’ Monuments located in…
City of Springfield Continues to Move Forward with Economic Development
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of his administration continue to move forward and work on economic development opportunities. Today, city officials held a zoom conference call meeting with the new owner of the former Sears department store…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Arrest, “Again”, on Repeat Violent Offender
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, once again, is asking what will it take for our court system hold these repeat violent offenders accountable for their continued detriment actions against our community.
As usual, the brave and dedicated men and women of the…
Mayor Sarno Thanks State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo for Advocating on Behalf of the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for sponsoring much-needed earmarks on behalf of the City of Springfield in the Commonwealth’s IT Bond Bill and the entire Springfield state delegation for passing this…
Mayor Sarno Request Parks Department and Park Commission to Review the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park Manager’s Hurtful Comments about Children and Demands Apology
- “Patrons of the Farmer’s Market, Your Children are Always Welcome!” –
Reopening Massachusetts Guidelines and Information
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and to ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Bay Path University to Offer Free Three-Credit Online Undergraduate Course to Women Working in Certain Fields
Bay Path University, in hopes of helping those women who have been impacted by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, is offering a free three-credit online undergraduate college course to women working in the foodservices, hospitality, retail and…
Governor Baker Announces Four-Phased Plan for Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced today the comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and to ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Mayor Sarno Visited and Thanked the Volunteers at the Oasis Food Pantry
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today visited and thanked the volunteers at the Oasis Food Pantry at Central High School. Every Friday morning “like a fine-tuned machine with heart,” the Oasis Food Pantry gives out a variety of foods for those in need. …
Mayor Sarno Thanks Mikes Beauty Supply for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Michael Kang, Sr. of Mikes Beauty Supply has been…
Mayor Sarno Thanks On N On Community Child Care Center for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Hoon Heo, Executive Director for On N On Community Child Care…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Meet Daily with Cabinet Heads for Morning Briefings on COVID-19 Response
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in the best interests of our residents and business community, continues his daily morning meetings with his cabinet heads as they work 24/7 to facilitate and coordinate with all of our local, state, federal, and public and…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Joseph DeCaro on Being Confirmed as New Deputy Director of Veterans’ Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated new Deputy Director of Veterans’ Services Joseph DeCaro. DeCaro was appointed to the Deputy Director position by Mayor Sarno and his appointment was confirmed by the City Council on Monday, May 11, 2020.
DeCaro,…
City of Springfield to Adjust Date for Demand Fees of Certain Notices
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that after consulting with Chief Administrative and Finance Officer TJ Plante and Collector/Treasurer Stephen Lonergan, in order to continue to provide any possible relief for residents and businesses during…