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City of Springfield Continues to Move Forward with Economic Development
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and members of his administration continue to move forward and work on economic development opportunities. Today, city officials held a zoom conference call meeting with the new owner of the former Sears department store…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Arrest, “Again”, on Repeat Violent Offender
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, once again, is asking what will it take for our court system hold these repeat violent offenders accountable for their continued detriment actions against our community.
As usual, the brave and dedicated men and women of the…
Mayor Sarno Thanks State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo for Advocating on Behalf of the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for sponsoring much-needed earmarks on behalf of the City of Springfield in the Commonwealth’s IT Bond Bill and the entire Springfield state delegation for passing this…
Mayor Sarno Request Parks Department and Park Commission to Review the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park Manager’s Hurtful Comments about Children and Demands Apology
- “Patrons of the Farmer’s Market, Your Children are Always Welcome!” –
Reopening Massachusetts Guidelines and Information
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and to ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Bay Path University to Offer Free Three-Credit Online Undergraduate Course to Women Working in Certain Fields
Bay Path University, in hopes of helping those women who have been impacted by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, is offering a free three-credit online undergraduate college course to women working in the foodservices, hospitality, retail and…
Governor Baker Announces Four-Phased Plan for Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced today the comprehensive plan to safely reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and to ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Mayor Sarno Visited and Thanked the Volunteers at the Oasis Food Pantry
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today visited and thanked the volunteers at the Oasis Food Pantry at Central High School. Every Friday morning “like a fine-tuned machine with heart,” the Oasis Food Pantry gives out a variety of foods for those in need. …
Mayor Sarno Thanks Mikes Beauty Supply for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to give thanks to everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Michael Kang, Sr. of Mikes Beauty Supply has been…
Mayor Sarno Thanks On N On Community Child Care Center for Donating Vital PPE’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continues to thank everyone in our greater Springfield community for stepping up and providing much-needed PPE’s for our police, fire and frontline personnel.
Hoon Heo, Executive Director for On N On Community Child Care…
Mayor Sarno Continues to Meet Daily with Cabinet Heads for Morning Briefings on COVID-19 Response
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in the best interests of our residents and business community, continues his daily morning meetings with his cabinet heads as they work 24/7 to facilitate and coordinate with all of our local, state, federal, and public and…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Joseph DeCaro on Being Confirmed as New Deputy Director of Veterans’ Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated new Deputy Director of Veterans’ Services Joseph DeCaro. DeCaro was appointed to the Deputy Director position by Mayor Sarno and his appointment was confirmed by the City Council on Monday, May 11, 2020.
DeCaro,…
City of Springfield to Adjust Date for Demand Fees of Certain Notices
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that after consulting with Chief Administrative and Finance Officer TJ Plante and Collector/Treasurer Stephen Lonergan, in order to continue to provide any possible relief for residents and businesses during…
Mayor Sarno Announces City of Springfield is Drafting Plans for Reopening Pending Governor Baker’s Four-Phased Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with his cabinet heads, continue to review plans for the eventual reopening of the City of Springfield, pending Governor Baker’s Four-Phased announcement which is expected to be released Monday, May 18, 2020.
City Hall…
Governor Baker Announces Four-Phase Approach to Reopening Massachusetts & Publishes Workplace Safety Standards
On Monday, May 11, 2020, Governor Baker announced a four-phased approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply across all sectors and industries once…
A Letter to the Editor from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Dear Letter to the Editor:
I have voiced to the Water and Sewer Commission, while we do have one of the best water systems in the country and continued infrastructure investments and improvements are key to keeping it top notch, we are currently…
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates each and every member of the Class of 2020 on their achievement of completing High School. Mayor Sarno stated, “From the halls of my Alma Mater of the High School of Commerce to the halls of City Hall, to the…
Springfield Office of Community Development Review of Draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan 7/1/2020-6/30/2024 and Draft of Actual Action Plan 7/1/2020-6/30/2021
Due to COVID19, the City of Springfield will be doing a virtual Facebook live to receive comments on the plans on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM. This will be live on the City of Springfield’s Facebook page at…
City of Springfield to Reopen Golf Courses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, announced today during the Mayor’s daily COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cabinet heads meeting that the City of Springfield will be reopening the…