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Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal join with DevelopSpringfield for a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at the new Springfield Innovation Center

Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal join with DevelopSpringfield for a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at the new Springfield Innovation Center to commemorate the restoration of this dynamic, mixed-use center of entrepreneurial activity that will serve as the…

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Mayor Sarno's Letter to the Editor: Busy Week in Springfield

January 22, 2020

Letter to the Editor:

In this day and age of reality TV/Media, where negativity seems to rule the day, good things can and will continue to shine here in our Springfield.

Simply put, last week all eyes locally, regionally and…

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Mayor Sarno meets with community leaders and local, state, and federal officials to help our brothers and sisters from Puerto Rico, who are now unfortunately once again displaced by the recent earthquake.

Mayor Sarno meets with community leaders and local, state, and federal officials and representatives today to help coordinate and prepare aid and assistance, as we did during Hurricane Maria, for our brothers and sisters from Puerto Rico, who are now…

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Mayor Sarno Congratulates New Fire Department Promotions, Including the First African-American District Fire Chief

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi today held a ceremony for the swearing in of three Fire Department promotions at the Raymond M. Sullivan Public Safety Complex in Springfield. 

 

Those promoted at the ceremony were Brian Ward to…

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Statement on Behalf of the Moccia Family

On behalf of Charlotte’s family, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood are issuing this statement. 

 

The Moccia’s will not be doing any media interviews and this will be their only statement.  They are asking…

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Mayor Sarno and the City of Springfield Announce Gerena School SOI and Tunnel Update

Mayor Domenic Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, School Committee Member Maria Perez, DPW Director Chris Cignoli and Executive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan are pleased to announce that Gerena School will once again be the Springfield…

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Darryl Moss, Mayor Sarno's Director of Constituent Services Honored at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Flag Raising Ceremony

Mayor Sarno states, "Very proud of my new Director of Constituent Services Darryl Moss on receiving the Greater Springfield NAACP MLK Community Service Award for his unyielding dedicated efforts not only on behalf of the African-American community,…

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Mayor Sarno Proud to Stand with and Recognize the Mayors Against LGBTQ Discrimination

Mayor Sarno states, “I’m proud to receive this acknowledgement and recognition from Mayors Against LGBTQ Discrimination.  As I’ve always said a good person is a good person with mutual respect being the key to better understanding and appreciating…

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Mayor Sarno with Former Clemson University All-American and Current Miami Dolphins Christian Wilkins

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno with former Clemson University All-American and current Miami Dolphins Defensive End Christian Wilkins.  Great young man who excels not only on the field but off the field too.  Good to be with him and his mom again and glad to…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno's Historic Fifth Inaugural Events

Springfield, MA – Celebrations for the 2020 Inauguration of Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will begin Sunday, January 5, 2020 and conclude Saturday, January 11, 2020.  The Inauguration marks Mayor Sarno’s fifth term (third four-year term and two…

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City Hall Holiday Hours

Please be advised that Springfield City Hall will close early on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE - CHRISTMAS AND NEWS YEARS DAY HOLIDAY

There will be no collection of trash, recycling, or bulk item materials on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019 due to the Christmas day holiday and Wednesday January 1st, 2020 for New Year’s holiday

Residents normally scheduled for trash and recycling…

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Celebrating Hanukkah with the Giant Menorah lighting Ceremony

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Senator Lesser and city officials joined with Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky, children and staff from the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy and the public to light the giant menorah and mark the second day of Hanukkah in Court Square. …

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Neal Saves CRRC Manufacturing Jobs – Keeps Plant Open

Mayor Sarno, CRRC President Jia Bo, Sheet Metal Workers local 63 Labor leader John Scavotto, employees and city officials celebrate and thank Congressman Richard Neal for his yeoman efforts to pass legislation to secure jobs, allow CRRC to continue…

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Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Continue to Push Forward on the Mayor’s Bail Legislation and the Governor Baker’s Dangerousness Bill

Mayor Sarno and Police Commissioner Clapprood Continue to Push Forward on the Mayor’s Bail Legislation and the Governor Baker’s Dangerousness Bill to remove repeat violent offenders / criminals off city streets and out of our neighborhoods.

The…

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Happy Holidays from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno & Family

It is hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. Families and friends will gather to give thanks for the blessings they have in their lives. As we pause to collectively give thanks during this festive season; I wanted to let you know…

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Mayor Sarno Speaks at Naturalization Ceremony at American International College

A Heartwarming Holiday Gift: American Citizenship

Springfield, MA – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present candidates for naturalization to the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts during a special naturalization ceremony…

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Mayor Sarno to Usher in New East Forest Park Library on Surrey Road

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will be in attendance as the City of Springfield celebrates the grand opening of the East Forest Park Branch Library. The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at 136 Surrey Road, Springfield, Thursday, December 19th at 9:45 a.m.

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Mayor Sarno Issues Letter to the Editor in Response to City Council Resolution

Dear Letter to the Editor,

As a proud life-long resident of Springfield and in response to a City Council resolution – No, I will not be issuing a letter of consent to the White House, U.S. Department of State, The U.S. Department of Health and…

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In The Name Of Public Safety, Mayor Sarno To Refuse To Sign Off On 2020 Entertainment And Liquor Licenses For the Mt. Carmel Society – “Not The Place Where I Used To Bring My Grandfather After Family Dinners”

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno States, “I have instructed City Solicitor Ed Pikula to notify the Mt. Carmel Society that I will not sign-off on their 2020 Entertainment / Liquor Licenses in the name of public safety.  In addition, I have…

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