Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in response to the failure of the City Council to approve an Ordinance creating a Civilian Review Board with subpoena powers, has asked the Law Department to draft a modified Executive Order to adopt as many of the changes as…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has been notified by Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito of a MassTrails Grant for $300,000 for our McKnight Community Rail Trail Project.

Mayor Sarno stated, “I am very appreciative of Governor Baker’s…

Mayor Sarno’s $691.7 million budget passed this evening by a 12-1 vote of the City Council and without any cuts. It was balanced for the fifth consecutive year without the use of stabilization reserve funds. Mayor Sarno is appreciative of the City…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood hosted a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s newest Deputy Chief, Captain and two newest Lieutenants. 

Effective Sunday (June 23^rd), Acting Commissioner Clapprood promoted…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chris Cignoli, Director of the Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) and Mercy Medical Center President Mark Fulco hosted an announcement today to celebrate newly operational traffic signalization at the Carew Street…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “After being notified by current City Clerk Atty. Anthony Wilson of his departure to become the City of Cambridge’s City Clerk, I will nominate Associate City Solicitor and current Attorney to the City Council Tasheena…

While Kevin Santos was out on bail waiting for his next hearing on illegal “large capacity” firearm charges, he attempted to murder a police officer in New York. 

Mr. Santos, 22 years old, was pulled over in New York on Monday at 11:30am.  He had a…

On Tuesday, June 4^th, the Springfield Police Department’s Strategic Impact Unit arrested Ishmael Delgado for possession of a firearm without an FID, firearm violation with one prior violent/drug crime and possession of ammunition without an ID.  

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As a member of Mayors Against LGBTQ Discrimination, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has signed onto an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of employment nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community. The brief is prepared by a coalition…

Mayor Sarno's Veto Message:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Are we now talking about publicly financing campaigns – is that our next step? There are certainly a lot of unanswered questions. Is this now going to lead to other elections including…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer TJ Plante joined City Councilor Michael Fenton to present a new interactive map displaying City and CDBG funded projects throughout each of the City of Springfield’s neighborhoods…

The Hampden County Bar Association honored City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula, Esq. with the first inaugural Richard T. Egan Public Service Award at its Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Tower Square Hotel banquet facilities in Downtown…

Springfield is now the first city in the United States to be recognized for its commitment to improve the quality of life for seniors, including those with dementia, as an Age and Dementia Friendly City with an Age-Friendly Health System. 

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I guess ‘the third time is a charm’ on the quick arrest of Edwin Hernandez on murder charges in the Liberty and Genesee Street’s shooting of Isaiah Ramos (may God rest his soul). This marks the third arrest of Edwin…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, and Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey announce the opening of the renovated…

Travelers will now have direct access to refreshed station featuring modern amenities for a better customer experience

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that Timothy T. Sheehan, Executive Director of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency for Norwalk, CT, has been named Springfield’s new Chief Development Officer (CDO). 

Mayor Sarno stated, “Tim brings a wealth of…

Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Mike Fenton, Chestnut Principal Dr. Declan O’Connor

What: LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising

When: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.

Where: Steps of City Hall, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA

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Today, Tuesday, June 4, 2019 marks the seventh anniversary of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose’s passing. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood have issued the following statements:

“We must never forget and…