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Mayor Sarno to Elevate and Nominate City’s First Latina Cabinet Head Member Election Commissioner and Deputy City Clerk Gladys Oyola to Become First Latina City Clerk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has accepted the resignation letter of City Clerk Attorney Tasheena Davis and will nominate Election Commissioner and Deputy City Clerk Gladys Oyola to the City Council to become the City’s first Latina City Clerk.
Mayor Sarno Meets with MGM Resorts International CEO and President William Hornbuckle
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with MGM Resorts International CEO and President William Hornbuckle and his MGM Springfield leadership team to continue the productive conversation and reaffirm the partnership between the City of Springfield and MGM…
Highland Rail Trail Community Meeting
Please join us for a virtual community meeting to learn more about the Highland Rail Trail Feasibility Study project. The meeting will be held on the Zoom Platform Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 6:30 pm (zoom link).
The City's Department of Parks,…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Veterans Department is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of cemeteries for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2021. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 15 through Sunday, May 30.
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Attend Promotion and Award Ceremony for Springfield Fire Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and his leadership team for a promotion and award ceremony for the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Symphony Hall. The…
Springfield School Committee adopts $501 million budget
The School Committee has approved a School Department budget that overcomes a $8.1 million shortfall yet allows for expansion of services supporting the well-being of students in the age of COVID-19 - Funding prioritizes social emotional, and…
City of Springfield Joined with Calvary’s Love Church in Celebration of National Day of Prayer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero joined with Reverend Juan Feliciano and members of Calvary's Love Church yesterday for a prayer ceremony in celebration of National Day of Prayer on the front steps of City Hall.
Mayor Sarno…
Smile, You’re on Springfield’s Candid Camera
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan released additional details of the City of Springfield’s ongoing effort to curb illegal dumping throughout the city. PBRM has…
Happy Mother's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield wishes all of our beloved mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!
City of Springfield to Join with Calvary’s Love Church in Celebration of National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer was establsihed in 1952 by the United States Congress and is clebrated each year on the first Thursday in May.
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero, Reverend Juan Feliciano of Calvary's…
City of Springfield’s Finance Department Recognized with Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the City of Springfield’s Finance Department, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Bishop-Elect Dr. James L. Gill
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with Bishop-Elect Dr. James L. Gill, Jr., Pastor of the Harvest Fellowship Church. Bishop Gill is a retired Assistant Deputy Superintendent of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Date for Reopening Public Basketball as part of the City of Springfield Phased Reopening Plans
Following the Commonwealth’s updated phased reopening plan that was announced last week, the state’s Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Activities plan, and the City of Springfield’s phased reopening plan, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Tour Improvements at Golf Courses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Director of Open Space Peter Krupczak, PBRM Coordinator Tom Dougal, Chief Administrative and Finance Officer (CAFO) TJ…
City of Springfield Announces Additional Local Neighborhood Vaccination Clinics
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with State Representative Bud L. Williams, and Dr. Sly Douglas Northeast Regional Lead for Curative at JC Williams Community Center to announce…
Emergency Assistance Town Hall for Springfield Region Residents
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is partnering with Way Finders to host English and Spanish language virtual town halls on emergency rental assistance, free legal representation, and mediation services that are…
City of Springfield Celebrates Arbor Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard Neal, City Forester Alex Sherman, Director of Governor Baker’s Western Massachusetts Office Jose Delgado, and students and staff of Bowles Elementary School for the annual Arbor Day celebration. …
City of Springfield License Commission Revokes Malecon Restaurant & Bar Liquor License
The City of Springfield License Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 for a final hearing and voted to revoke the liquor license of the Malecon Restaurant and Bar.
Mayor Sarno, and State and City Officials Recognized Pope Francis Boys Hockey Team on Winning USA Hockey DI National Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Ward 2 City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown, Ward 7 City Councilor Tim Allen, and State Representatives Bud Williams, Angelo J. Puppolo, and Brian Ashe in recognizing the Pope…
Mayor Sarno Announces Canaan Baptist Church of Christ Defacement Removed and Restored
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to report that the defacement to the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ signage has been removed and restored.
Mayor Sarno states, “Simply put, a huge thank you to our very own City Graffiti Removal Specialist Mike…