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Mayor Sarno Responds to Forest Park Tennis Court Inquiry
Friday, July 7, 2017
In response to a recent inquiry regarding the naming of the Forest Park tennis courts by Angelica Core, a writer with the Republican, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states “This is my administration’s continued efforts to enhance…
Funding for ‘Ahead of the Game’ will Provide Job Readiness Training, Help Low-Income Adults Secure Careers with MGM Springfield
Thursday, July 6, 2017
The City of Springfield and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) will expand on career readiness pathways thanks to a $171,833 grant provided by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission aimed providing workforce training programs to…
Commissioner Barbieri & Mayor Sarno Name Captain Cheryl Clapprood New Deputy Chief
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Mayor Domenic Sarno states that he commends Police Commissioner John Barbieri and congratulates new Deputy Chief Cheryl Clapprood on this well- deserved and solid appointment. Deputy Chief Clapprood replaces recently retired…
Mayor Sarno Commends Springfield Resident Mike Borecki for Jimmy Fund Walk Fundraising
Monday, July 3, 2017
Springfield resident Mike Borecki set out this morning at 4:30 a.m. on a trek from Springfield City Hall to Palmer to benefit and promote the 2017 Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was joined by State…
Mayor Sarno Announces Gerena Tunnel Improvement Work Continues
Friday, June 30, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that Gerena tunnel improvement work continues on replacing pin hole leaks in pipe and also started, abatement procedures in closed rooms. Additionally, major roadway work was completed in the North…
Mayor Sarno Commends D.A. Gulluni, Commissioner Barbieri/SPD Continued Attack on Drug Traffickers
Friday, June 30, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “In speaking to Commissioner John Barbieri and Springfield Police Department narcotics officers yesterday after more successful major raids and arrests were made that took 21,000 bags of heroin…
YMCA of Greater Springfield Y-AIM Recognition Event
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Today Scott Berg, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, hosted Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick and Assistant Superintendent Lydia Martinez, along with program donors from Big Y World Class…
Newest Class of Firefighters Welcomed by Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Conant
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Fire Department Commissioner Joseph Conant welcomed Springfield’s newest class of firefighters during a ceremony at the Raymond M. Sullivan Safety Complex this morning.
The seven new…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 43-45 Berkeley Street
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the structurally unsound property at 43-45 Berkeley Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood…
Achieve TMS East Opens Springfield Office
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Achieve TMS East opened their first office in Springfield yesterday and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate. Achieve TMS East is a leading provider of Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), an innovative…
Mayor Sarno Releases City’s Inspectional Services Notice on Church Sanctuary Use
Friday, June 23, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today released a notice from Building Commissioner Steve Desilets to Rev. Tom Gerstenlauer of South Congregational Church that the facility is not properly zoned for this use or purpose. Of note, major…
Make Page Boulevard Beautiful Clean Up Effort
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the East Springfield Neighborhood Council, in collaboration with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, ReGreen Springfield, State Representative Jose Tosado, neighbors and residents of East…
Mayor Sarno & Superintendent Warwick Announcing $17.2 Million in Renovations to Schools
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Mayor Domenic Sarno, Superintendent Daniel Warwick, and city officials announced the proposed $17.2 million in summer work across the city’s school facilities. Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick, along with members of…
Demolition of 151 Cedar Street
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the building at 151 Cedar Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood revitalization and a…
Summer Movies in the Park Series
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, and WWLP reporter Sy Becker announce a series of three public movie nights to be held in Springfield’s…
Former Mayor Robert Markel Visits Mayor Sarno
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Mayor Sarno was happy to have former Springfield Mayor Bob Markel (1992-1995) in for a great visit this afternoon. Mr. Markel was Mayor Sarno's political science professor at American International College and still has his…
Banners Hung Outside of Union Station
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was joined at Union Station by Judy Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield, Chris Russell, Executive Director of the Springfield Business Improvement District, Brian Collins of Springfield…
City Council Approves Mayor Sarno's FY 2018 Budget
Monday, June 19, 2017
This evening the Springfield City Council cast a unanimous 11-0 vote (Councilors Timothy Allen & Melvin Edwards absent) in favor of Mayor Sarno's FY 2018 budget recommendation. The budget totals $628.8 million and reflects the…
Mayor Sarno Stands Steadfast Against South Congregational Church’s Pursuit of Sanctuary Status
Monday, June 19, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he has instructed the appropriate city departments to review the situation to determine what recourse the city has to protect its interests ASAP. Mayor Sarno also states that we will not stand…
Dads Make A Difference!
Friday, June 16, 2017
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Greater Springfield Dads Make a Difference Committee declared today that dads make a difference in the lives of children. For the past 19 years, the committee has celebrated and supported…