News Stories by Date
Stories from Selected Month
Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Announce ShotSpotter Expansion
Friday, September 8, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he is “thankful to the negotiation efforts of Police Commissioner John Barbieri and CAFO TJ Plante, in partnership with our administration and our City Council, that we will be expanding…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Barbieri Announce New SPD Media Relations Specialist
Friday, September 8, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri announce the hiring of Ryan Walsh as the Springfield Police Department Media Relations Specialist. Ryan officially accepted the position today, Friday, September…
Springfield Thunderbirds Hosting 'David Ortiz Night' on November 11
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Have you heard? Big Papi is coming to Springfield!
The Springfield Thunderbirds are excited to announce a special appearance by Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz for the Thunderbirds game on Saturday, Nov. 11 against the…
Gray House ‘Fill the Plate’ Fundraiser at Hot Table
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Teresa Spaziani-Liberti, Executive Director of The Gray House, and Board Member Steve Holstrom, at Hot Table in downtown Springfield yesterday to kick off the third annual “Fill the Plate,…
Mayor Sarno Launches Strong, Healthy, and Just Climate Action and Resilience Plan: City Partners with ‘ener-G-save’ to Encourage Residents to Improve Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Partners for a Healthier Community, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation announce the City’s launch of its ambitious Strong, Healthy, and Just Climate Action…
Jeans Because We Care: Hurricane Harvey Relief
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
This Friday, Sept. 8, with a $5 donation, City of Springfield employees will be wearing jeans to work for a special dress-down day to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Funds collected will be donated to Houston…
Mayor Sarno Attends Muslim Religious Holiday Event of Eid al-Adha
Friday, September 1, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Baitus Salaam Mosque for a celebration of Eid al-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice, this morning. Members generously presented Mayor Sarno with a $500 to donate to Houston…
Mayor Sarno Attends Ribbon Cutting for New Playground at Morris Professional Child Care Services, Inc./The Children’s Creative Center
Friday, September 1, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno cut ribbon on the newly installed playground at Morris Professional Child Care Services, Inc./The Children’s Creative Center, located at 29 Logan Street in Springfield. Attending the ceremony were…
Commission on Disabilities Changes Meeting Location
Friday, September 1, 2017
Effective September 26, 2017 the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will change their meeting location to assure accessibility. Currently, the Commission meets at the Department of Public Works (DPW) at 70 Tapley Street.…
Mayor Sarno Visits Mason Square Fire Station
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Upon the invitation of Springfield Fire Department Lieutenant Seth Cournoyer, Mayor Sarno visited the Mason Square Fire Station this morning for a tour and breakfast with the firefighters, prepared by Captain Robert Duffy.…
Hurricane Harvey: How to Help
Thursday, August 31, 2017
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation on Southeastern Texas, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which is accepting donations to aid in flood relief efforts. Mayor…
Mayor Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Recreation & Building Management, Enjoy Heartwarming Thank You Visit with Marc Vizcarrondo and Family
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was great to see and speak with Marc and his family again – his new nickname is ‘Champ’ for the miraculous comeback he’s made. I had goosebumps and a tear in my eye with all the energy he…
Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Issue Open Letter to Springfield Residents, Business Community and Beyond on SPD Officer Lariviere’s Facebook Comments
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Dear Springfield Residents, Business Community and Beyond,
We appreciate your many justified comments and concerns in regards to this matter. We are well aware that there is always more work to do and that we certainly do…
Forest Park’s Main Greeting Road Reopening Today
Monday, August 28, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, have announced that preliminary geotechnical investigation has been completed and the Main Greeting Road…
Forest Park’s Main Greeting Road Remains Closed for Geotechnical Work
Friday, August 25, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation, have announced that the preliminary geotechnical investigation has commenced at the Main Greeting Road entrance to Forest…
Ride to Remember Spinning Fundraiser 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Yesterday afternoon dozens of bike riders gathered at 1350 Main Street to spin with trainers from 180 Fit Gym for a good cause - to fundraise for the 2017 Ride to Remember.
Western Mass' own mayors joined in to support…
Mayor Sarno Announces Ride to Remember for the Alain Beauregard & Michael Schiavina Memorial Park
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Sergeant John Delaney, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced that the Springfield Police Department’s Ride…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Springfield Lady Mig’s Basketball Team, National AAU Champions, to City Hall
Monday, August 21, 2017
This afternoon Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the Springfield Lady Mig’s to City Hall to congratulate them on their recent victory as the 6th grade National AAU Champions. The championships were held last month in Hampton,…
RiseUp Springfield Launches to Accelerate the Growth of Established Small Minority-Owned Businesses
Monday, August 21, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Association of Black Business & Professionals (ABBP), and the Springfield Regional Commerce, in collaboration with Interise, announce ‘RiseUp Springfield’.
RiseUp Springfield is a seven-month…
Rev. Marcus T. McCullough Visits with Mayor Sarno
Monday, August 21, 2017
Last week Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Denise Jordan welcomed Rev. Marcus T. McCullough, Bethel AME Church’s new Pastor, to City Hall for a meet and greet in the Mayor’s Office and to discuss how best the church…