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City of Springfield Raises Greek Flag to Celebrate the Return of Glendi Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Gumersindo Gomez and State Senator John Velis joined with representatives from the Greek Cultural Center and St. George Cathedral to celebrate the return of the Glendi by raising Greek Flag at City Hall. …
City of Springfield to Implement Citywide Mask Mandate Policy
By order of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Board of Health, the City of Springfield will implement a citywide mask mandate policy, regardless of vaccination status, effective Monday, September 13, 2021 and will remain in effect…
SEIU Local 888 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the SEIU Local 888 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The SEIU Local 888 represent municipal Civil Engineers.
Springfield Library Foundation Announces Special Generous Gift to the East Forest Park Library Branch Promise Realized Campaign from the White Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Springfield Library Director Molly Fogarty, Springfield Library Foundation President Patrick Markey, Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld, Springfield Library Foundation member…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Continue Neighborhood Council Listening Tour on ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues with his citywide listening tour as part of the Administration’s community outreach initiatives on utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Today, Mayor Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Joined with the Family and Friends of Frank Langone for Tree Planting and Dedication
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick J. Sullivan joined with the family and friends of Frank Langone for a tree planting and dedication ceremony in honor of the late Frank Anthony…
Thursday’s “Floyd Patterson” Concert Moved Inside Barney Carriage House Tent
Due to weather, the Floyd Patterson concert scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. will now be held inside the tent at the Barney Carriage House located in Forest Park.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with Maple High Six Corners Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
IBPO Local 364 and Police Supervisors Association Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 (Springfield Police Officers Union) and the Police Supervisors…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Discuss ARPA Funding with McKnight Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore, and Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance…
City of Springfield and Nancy Lieberman Charities Open Dream Court at Calhoun Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, School Committeewoman Maria Perez, State Senator Adam Gomez, and other city and state officials joined with Nancy Lieberman Charities Founder…
Mayor Sarno and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Celebrate Constitution Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Mercy Warren Chapter to acknowledge and celebrate Constitution Week. Constitution Week is an observance to commemorate the adoption of the United States…
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UFCW Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Union Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources (HR) Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1459 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. The UFCW represent municipal motor equipment…
Mayor Sarno Responds to Some City Councilors and Firefighter Union Leadership Jeopardizing Merit Bonus Pay
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, "I am not surprised by City Councilors Justin Hurst, Tracye Whitfield, Victor Davila, Kateri Walsh, and State Senator Adam Gomez antics; but I am disappointed that the Union leadership of the IAFF Local 648 lead by…
Mayor Sarno Issues a Special Labor Day Message
"As we all continue to work together to defeat this COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, I want to thank and acknowledge all workers across our country, the Commonwealth and the City of Springfield. A very heartfelt thanks goes out to all our first…
Springfield Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
The City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Shanah Tovah. To our Jewish Community – wishing good health and continued success to all those who are celebrating Rosh…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Members of Black Men of Greater Springfield to Discuss ARPA Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Director of Recovery and Business Continuity Attorney Tom Moore met with members of the Black Men of Greater Springfield today to discuss their organizations…
Mayor Sarno Expresses His Sympathy on the Passing of Retired Longtime Chief of Our Park Rangers Joe Luvera
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I was very sorry to hear about Chief Luvera’s passing. My thoughts, prayers, and encouragement have gone out to his son Michael and family. Chief Luvera was an unsung hero, so dedicated and loyal to our park system,…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Mayor LaChapelle to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to the City of Springfield today. Both Mayor Sarno and Mayor LaChapelle had a special appointment to record a message for a future event.