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City of Springfield Municipal Group Illuminated by Zasco Productions in Support of #WeMakeEvents
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to support the efforts of Michael Zaskey, President / Owner of Zasco Productions, as the City of Springfield Municipal Group will be illuminated Tuesday evening in support of a coalition of trade bodies, businesses,…
City of Springfield and America Medical Response Join Commonwealth to Offer Additional Free COVID-19 Testing in Springfield
As part of Massachusetts’ Stop the Spread effort, the City of Springfield supports American Medical Response (AMR) as they facilitate free COVID-19 testing at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield. Testing will begin Saturday August 29th and run through…
Mayor Sarno Joins in Wishing Captain Tarpey a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Commissioner Clapprood today to recognize and thank Captain Phil Tarpey for his years of brave and dedicated service to the City of Springfield and wish him a very happy and healthy retirement.
Elm Street Redevelopment & Preservation Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Secretary of A&F Michael Heffernan, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, Executive Director of MassHousing…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Great News from Governor Baker that Springfield is in the “Green”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the news from Governor Charlie Baker when he announced during an event earlier today that the City of Springfield is in the “Green”!
Governor Baker announced today at a press event to kick off the historic Elm Street…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Governor Baker, MassMutual, MGM, and MassHousing Officially Launch Historic $51.3 million Elm Street Redevelopment and Preservation Economic Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Governor Charlie Baker, officials from MassMutual, MGM, and MassHousing, and other project stakeholders to officially launch the historic $51.3 million Elm Street Redevelopment and…
Mayor Sarno joined with Congressman Neal and State and Local Officials for a Ribbon Cutting for the Formal Grand Opening of the Pride Convenience Store and Gas Station on State Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, City Councilors Malo Brown and Jesse Lederman, State Representative Bud Williams, State Senator James Welch, Robert Bolduc owner of the Pride Stores, President of the McKnight…
City of Springfield Recognizes National Breastfeeding Month and Black Breastfeeding Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Shenell Ford, a Certified Lactation Consultant for Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness, and the Breastfeeding Community Action Circle to recognize and support National Breastfeeding Month on the front steps of…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Happy to Announce ‘Zero’ New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are pleased to announce that there was zero (0) new COVID-19 Coronavirus cases reported in the City of Springfield on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Mayor Sarno…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges 100th Anniversary of the Certification of the 19th Amendment - Women’s Right to Vote -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As we mark and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which secured women’s right to vote – Simply put – ‘Women’s power, intellect, and compassion shines through…
Rays of Hope Virtual Challenge 2020
Congratulations to City Hall's very own Al Rodriguez and his lovely wife Jackie for being named Baystate Health’s Rays of Hope chairs for 2020/2021.
Walk or run anywhere this year to participate in the Rays of Hope 2020 Challenge. Get your pink on…
High School Sweethearts Married at City Hall
Mayor Sarno welcomed high school sweethearts Corey and Paola to City Hall where he escorted the lovely couple to the City Clerk’s Office. Corey and Paola had an appointment for their marriage today.
Both are graduates of Springfield Renaissance…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Local 497 in Support of American Postal Workers Day of Action
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with the American Postal Workers Union Springfield Mass Area Local 497 in support of American Postal Workers Day of Action.
American Postal Workers Day of Action is an event to support and #SavethePostOffice…
Mayor Sarno Announces New Chestnut Corridor Redevelopment Effort
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Director of Public Works Chris Cignoli and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, today announced the advancement of a draft master…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to Support and Thank the Sponsors for the Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign
Mayor Sarno joined with the Indian Orchard Citizen's Council to recognize and thank those residents, officials and businesses who, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, stepped up and sponsored the neighborhood councils Indian Orchard Blooms’…
Destination Downtown Springfield
Come Dine Under the Stars in Downtown Springfield. Most downtown restaurants are open and offering indoor and outdoor dining and still do takeout and delivery. Come dine under the stars and under cafe lights.
Springfield Fire Department Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a swearing-in ceremony for five (5) new firefighters at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex on Friday, August 21, 2020. In addition, there was a pinning ceremony for the promotion…
Mayor Sarno Signs Supreme Court Brief in Support of Nondiscrimination Protections
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined more than 160 other mayors, cities, and local governments, as well as the U.S. Conference of Mayors, in asking the Supreme Court to rule in favor of upholding nondiscrimination requirements regulating government…
Mayor Sarno Joined with City, State and Neighborhood Officials in Support of North End Pedestrian Underpass Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey; Director of DPW Chris Cignoli; City Councilors Adam Gomez and Jesse Lederman; School Committee Member Maria Perez; State Representative Carlos Gonzalez; State…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Mercy Medical Center for World Humanitarian Day to Honor those who have Passed Away this Year, Including those taken by COVID-19
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center today for a Memorial Service in honor of all those who have lost their lives at Mercy in 2020, including those taken by COVID-19. Mayor Sarno also presented a proclamation declaring Wednesday,…