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Mayor Sarno Issues Update Statement on Kiley Middle School Incident
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “After further review of this incident, the Quebec Officer’s actions are totally unacceptable. I have directed Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood to take swift and appropriate disciplinary action on this…
Public Presentations Slated for Recreational Marijuana Bidders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that as part of the ongoing Request for Qualifications/ Proposals for new recreational marijuana businesses, a total of twenty four (24) potential bidders have requested the opportunity to make a voluntary public…
Forest Park Main Greeting Rd. (Swan Pond) Closed to Repair Collapsed Culvert
Beginning on the morning of Monday, April 29, 2019, Main Greeting Road at the Sumner Avenue entrance of Forest Park, will be closed to the public (both vehicular and pedestrian traffic) until further notice to repair the collapsed culvert at Swan…
Springfield Police Department Promotes 1 Captain and 2 Lieutenants
On Wednesday April 17th, the Springfield Police Department hosted a pinning ceremony for its newest Captain and two newest Lieutenants. The Captain and Lieutenants were promoted on Tuesday and will the Lieutenants will begin their new assignments on…
Mayor Sarno and Acting Police Commissioner Clapprood Issue Crackdown Order on Renegade Dirt Bike/Bicycle Riders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Like the vast majority of law abiding citizens here in Springfield and around our country, I have no patience and/or use for these miscreants’ actions, who create dangerous public safety issues by harassing drivers and…
Springfield Police Department Unveils New Graphics for K9 Cruiser
The Springfield Police Department unveiled new graphics on one of its K9 Unit Cruisers Tuesday afternoon at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Go Graphix President Jim White.…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Acting Commissioner Clapprood and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Creative Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Building Management (PBRM) are pleased to announce a partnership that ensures increased public…
Mayor Sarno Announces More Good Economic Development News – Balise Auto Group Continues Expansion with Major South End Development
lBaise Auto Group today announced the development of a new Mazda dealership and the renovation of three Main Street buildings as part of an over $6 million new development in the South EndBa
The project will result in approximately 38 jobs at the…
City Solicitor Addresses and Clarifies Ongoing Nathan Bill’s Investigation
City Solicitor Ed Pikula read the memo above at a press conference this afternoon, accompanied by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood Working with City Council to Announce Follow Through Initiatives and PERF Recommendations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Acting Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood announced a series of initiatives to enhance community-police relations today. They were joined by City Solicitor Ed Pikula and City Councilor Michael Fenton.
Mayor Domenic J.…
Mayor Sarno Announces More Good Economic Development News – Balise Auto Group Continues Expansion with Major South End Development
Balise Auto Group today announced the development of a new Mazda dealership and the renovation of three Main Street buildings as part of an over $6 million new development in the South End.
The project will result in approximately 38 jobs at the…
Five New Police Sergeants Pinned at Springfield Police Headquarters
On Wednesday April 3rd, the Springfield Police Department hosted a pinning ceremony for its five newest Sergeants. The five Sergeants who were promoted last Friday have begun their supervisory training this week. Combined they have more than 115…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of PBRM Present Forest Park Master Plan to Springfield Park Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, presented to the Board of Park Commissioners for the Master Plan at Forest Park. The presentation of the Master Plan took place on…
City Releases PERF Summary of Police Department Review
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) has provided an Executive Summary of its review of the Springfield Police Department’s Internal Investigations Processes, Springfield’s Community Police Hearing Board…
Mayor Sarno Announces Release of CPHB Annual Report for 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) has submitted its annual report for 2018.
Mayor Sarno stated, “The statistics show the CPHB is helping to ensure that all complaints are investigated thoroughly and…
City of Springfield Recognizes Public Health Month
Public Health Month kicked off this morning at City Hall. On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Constituent Services Bill Baker presented a proclamation declaring Public Health Month in the City of Springfield.
During the last 24 years…
RFQ/P for Marijuana Establishments Available Monday, April 1, 2019
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has announced that the Request for Qualifications/Proposal (RFQ/P) for Marijuana Establishments to operate in the City of Springfield will be available on Monday, April 1, 2019.
Interested applicants will be able to find the…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Nathan Bill’s Police Court Actions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Needless to say, this is not a good day for our Springfield Police Department. I am very disappointed and angry – these are very serious charges. Police officers are held to a higher standard and as I have stated…
FY20 Budget Hearing Schedule Updated
Please note the changes in the FY20 budget hearing schedule. Meetings for the Parks and Facilities Management Departments have been re-scheduled to Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be held in Room 310 of City Hall.