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Mayor Sarno Thanks Senator Eric Lesser and Universal Plastics
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank our greater Springfield business community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Today, state Senator Eric Lesser connected the City of Springfield…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Issue New Public Health Advisory to Essential Retail Establishments
On the heels of the major spike in the daily number of positive COVID-19 cases, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris today issued a new Public Health Advisory to help mitigate the spread of…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Report Major Spike of 104 New Cases Today
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris report a major spike of 104 new COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases today, bringing the city’s total to nearly 1,000 cases (967).
Mayor Sarno Touched by Reminder to Stay “Springfield Strong”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is deeply grateful to Eliana Gutierrez from the City of Springfield’s Office of Elder Affairs who made masks by hand for Mayor Sarno and his staff.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am touched by the acts the kindness I am seeing…
Mayor Sarno Thanks IBEW Local 7
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank our Springfield business community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Today, Dan D’Alma, Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of…
Mayor Sarno Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Earth Day 2020 - Encourages Residents to Take the EcoChallenge -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today issued a proclamation to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it…
Mayor Sarno and Health Commissioner Caulton-Harris Stress Much More Testing Needed from Federal and State Sources in Order to Successfully Reopen City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris stress that in order for the City of Springfield to reopen much more testing is needed from federal and state sources.
Mayor Sarno stated, “Following the…
Springfield Proposed Plan for New CARES Act $100,003 HOPWA Funds.
The City of Springfield is posting its plan for spending new CARES Act $100,003 HOPWA funds.
Springfield Proposed Amendment to its Citizen Participation Plan
The City of Springfield has posted a proposed amendment to its Citizen Participation Plan, to allow for expedited community input on CARES Act spending.
Springfield Community Development Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Funds
The City of Springfield is posting its plan for spending new CARES Act $1.1 million Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds.
Mayor Sarno Thanks Smith & Wesson and Eastman Chemical Company for their Donations of PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank our Springfield business community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Smith & Wesson continues to answer the Mayor’s call for additional PPE’s for…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes MassMutual for Offering $3 Billion in Free Life Insurance to Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Frontline
Earlier today, MassMutual announced the launch of their HealthBridge Program, which will provide free term life insurance to the brave and resilient frontline healthcare workers across Massachusetts and Connecticut risking their lives during the…
Mayor Sarno Orders Hiring and Spending Freeze
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today announced that after consulting with TJ Plante, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO), he has ordered the City of Springfield to implement a hiring and spending freeze due to the ongoing economic impact from…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Congressman Neal and Baker-Polito Administration for COVID-19 Testing Kits
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris thank Congressman Richard E. Neal and the Baker-Polito Administration for their support of our city’s continued efforts on mitigating the spread of COVID-19…
Mayor Sarno Appreciates Receiving Personal Mask From An Old Friend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his gratitude to Aleana M. Laster from the Betty Law’s team for sending him a hand-made mask. Mayor Sarno stated, “Aleana is an old friend of mine from our days of working together for District Attorney Bill Bennet. She…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Thank Our Springfield Community for Stepping Up!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and is deeply thankful to all of our Springfield residents and business community for their continued support of our Springfield Police, Fire and frontline personnel.
Earlier this morning, retired Springfield City…
Mayor Sarno – Business Sector Continues to Step-Up PPE Donations – Desperate Need for Thermal/Infrared Thermometers –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, “Once again, a heartfelt big thank you to our business sector for continuing to step up with personal protective equipment (PPE) donations.”
“Today, I received word from Caring Heath Center President and CEO Tania M.…
Mayor Sarno Sends Out Big Thank You to Business/Private Sector for Continuing to Step Up!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds and is deeply thankful to all of our Springfield business community, especially CRRC for their very generous donation of 10,000 KN95 masks for our city’s dedicated police, fire, and frontline personnel.
“As federal…