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Mayor Sarno and Veterans Services Meet with the Springfield Chapter of the National Association of Black Veterans
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with Veterans Services Director Tom Belton and Deputy Director Joe DeCaro for a meeting with the Springfield Chapter of the National Association of…
Mayor Sarno, Police Commissioner Clapprood and SPD Hold Ceremony to Honor and Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with members from the Springfield Police Department (SPD) and the Ambrose family to honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. …
City of Springfield to Open Splash Pads Early Due to Heat Wave
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno after conferring with Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that due to the pending heat wave this weekend the City of Springfield will open public splash pads…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Auto Werks Auto Body as Part of the City’s Keep Springfield Clean-Be a Hero Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Code Enforcement Inspector Michael McNulty joined with Auto Werks Auto Body owner David McGough and his team today to recognize Mr. McGough and Auto Werks for their commitment to being good neighbors and keeping their…
City of Springfield Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Flag Raising at City Hall
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Attorney Talia Gee joined today with Springfield Pride Parade Committee members and founder Taurean Bethea as well as Ali Haqq of Springfield Pride on the front steps of City Hall to declare June as LGBTQ+ Pride…
City of Springfield Observes 10th Anniversary of June 1, 2011 Tornado
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with city and state officials to observe the 10th anniversary of the June 1, 2011 tornado with a moment of silence and reflection on the front steps of City Hall as the bell from the Old First Church tolled at 4:38 pm,…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Continue to Meet with Vax Force Committee on the City’s Vaccination Efforts and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and the Springfield Vax Force Committee to continue the discussion on the City’s ongoing efforts to provide the COVID-19 vaccination to our…
City of Springfield Action Plan Substantial Amendment #13 2019-2020 CDBG-CV
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds in the amount of $4,051,632.00 to the City of Springfield. These CDBG-CV funds are authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans’ Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department, the Springfield…
State Representatives Gonzalez, Puppolo and Ramos, and State Senator Gomez Recognize Springfield’s Finance Team for Receiving Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and the City of Springfield’s Finance Division Team was recognized by the Springfield State Delegation for their continued financial excellence for receiving the…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Legendary Restauranteur Andy Yee
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my wife Carla and I are so very sorry to hear about our longtime family friend Andy Yee’s passing. Our sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to his wife Sarah, his children, Mom Linda Yee,…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Met with Upper Hill Residents Council to Provide Update on MCDI Property
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to meet with and hear the concerns from our neighborhood councils and residents. Today, Mayor Sarno and city officials met with the Upper Hill Residents Council and neighborhood residents to continue the discussion…
Indian Orchard is Blooming! Mayor Sarno Joined with Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to Support and Kick-off Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Indian Orchard Neighborhood Council today to kick off the Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign and thank those residents and businesses who continue to support this great beautification initiative.
Mayor Sarno…
City of Springfield Proudly Celebrates Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield are proud to join with Dunkin' to Celebrate 'Iced Coffee Day' to benefit our Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Joined with Spirit of Springfield for a Star Spangled Springfield Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and city…
Springfield Public Schools Grab-and-go Meal Service Closed for Memorial Day
Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. To ensure families have access to meals despite the Monday closure, additional meals will be…
Mayor Sarno Joined with MGM Springfield and Local Officials for Grand Opening of Wahlburgers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with MGM Springfield Vice President and Legal Counsel Seth Stratton, Governor Baker’s Western Massachusetts Director Jose Delgado, local business owner Paul Picknelly, and Chef Paul Wahlberg for the grand opening of…
City Hall and All Municipal Buildings to Reopen June 1, 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that pending any unforeseen events the City of Springfield will transition to the full phased reopening of City Hall and all municipal buildings to the public effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Coming Up: VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PVTA PROPOSED FARE MODIFICATIONS
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) will be holding a virtual public hearing on June 10, 2021 on proposed modifications.
At the time of the hearing, go to www.gotomeeting.com/meeting/join-meeting and enter the correct Meeting ID.
Mayor Sarno and Family Welcomes Chef Paul Wahlberg and Wahlburgers to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and his family enjoyed a night out at Wahlburgers restaurant located at 1028 Main St in Springfield over the weekend. Wahlburgers is set to open to the public on Tuesday May 25, 2021.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, "After…