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Mayor Sarno Meets with Representatives from Eversource Energy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with James W. Hunt, Esp., Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Communications Officer for Eversource Energy. The meeting included a discussion on Eversource’s continued operations and work in the City of…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick, School Committee Members and City Officials Tour New Brightwood / Lincoln School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick; Director of the Department of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey; Ward 1 City Councilor Adam Gomez; School Committee members Maria Perez, Chris Collins and LaTonia…
State Department of Public Health Issues Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
The State Department of Public Health has issued tips for residents to enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween. These guidelines are taken out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to help prevent and mitigate the…
Mayor Sarno and Civilian Community Police Hearing Board Hold Community Outreach Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Human Resource and…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Sheriff Cocchi for a Neighborhood Day of Action
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi and a dedicated crew of over 100 strong from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for a neighborhood Day of Action to clean up litter and improve the landscaping along the tree belt areas…
Mayor Sarno meets with Western New England University President Dr. Robert Johnson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again welcomed Dr. Robert Johnson, the new President for Western New England University (WNEU). This continues the series of meetings Mayor Sarno has been holding with his administration and cabinet heads to continue to…
Mayor Sarno joins with the Spirit of Springfield for the Golf Classic
In good fun and to support the Spirit of Springfield, golfers took to Franconia Golf Course on Friday, September 25, 2020, for the postponed Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic. Before the 10:00 am shotgun start, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with…
Mayor Sarno Joined with New Valley Bank & Trust to Kick-off the Grand Opening of their Downtown Springfield Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with representatives from New Valley Bank & Trust as they kicked off their grand opening and open house event at their new downtown Springfield location at One Monarch Place.
City of Springfield and Spirit of Springfield Announce Plans for Bright Nights - with COVID-19 Protocols
Mayor Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Executive Director of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Greater…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Jeffrey A. Fletcher, Collection Owner of African-American Collection
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Jeffrey A. Fletcher (retired New Haven Police Officer/Detective and part-time United States Marshall for the State of Connecticut) Collection Owner of African-American Collection, a…
Mass Support to Host Suicide Prevention Town Hall
On Thursday, September 24th at 7pm, join us for a virtual town hall on youth suicide prevention. This topic is of the utmost importance always but especially in light of COVID-19, and September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Mayor Sarno Joins More than 60 Mayors in Opposing Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Rule Rolling Back Protections
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined thousands of other Americans and more than 60 other mayors who represent more than 21 million constituents in submitting a public comment and letter opposing a proposed federal rule attempting to undermine the…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Announced Completion of Six Corners Infrastructure Improvement Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Councilors Melvin Edwards and Malo Brown, State Representative Bud L. Williams, Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, and residents and members of the Maple High/Six Corners Neighborhood Council to…
Mayor Sarno Announces Civilian Community Police Hearing Board Community Outreach Event
Who: Community Police Hearing Board Members, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City Solicitor Attorney Ed Pikula, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Director of Human Resources Attorney William Mahoney, Retired…
Mayor Sarno Joins with the Native-American Inter-Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts for the Annual Flag Raising
The Native-American Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising at City Hall on Saturday September 19, 2020. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to offer a proclamation to highlight Native American Heritage Month.
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Mayor Sarno meets with Paul Belsito New Executive Director for the Davis Foundation
Mayor Sarno met with the new Executive Director for the Davis Foundation Paul Belsito. Mr. Belsito began his new role on June 1, 2020, succeeding Mary Walachy who retired after serving in the position for the past twenty-three years.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan discuss the City’s continued economic development efforts.
Mayor Sarno states, “Even as we continue to work together to defeat this COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, we must dictate our own future and move forward on all of our capital and economic development projects across the city.”
Mayor Sarno Announces $3.5 Million for Homeless Services as Part of the Federal CARES Act
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield is awarding $3.5 million in grant funding to four Springfield agencies to provide increased services to people experiencing homelessness. …
Happy Rosh Hashanah, Springfield
The City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Sarno Provides Update on Continued Changes and Initiatives Accomplished in Working with the Department of Justice
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, City Solicitor Attorney Edward Pikula, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee, provided an update on the…