News Stories by Date
Stories from Selected Month
Mayor Sarno – “What the hell does it take to hold a violent repeat offender!”
Mayor Sarno comments on the fatal shooting and drug activity incident on Westminster Street
Friday, July 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to the effected families. Donte King was just arrested…
Update: Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Tuesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 5th…
City of Springfield Emergency Communications (Springfield 9-1-1) to Begin Accepting Phase II Wireless Calls Directly from 9-1-1 Callers
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Emergency Communications Director D. Jeremy DeMar announce the City of Springfield’s agreement with the State 9-1-1 Department to begin accepting Phase II Wireless Calls directly from…
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for 4th of July Holiday
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Due to the holiday, there will be no collection of rubbish, yard waste or recycling materials on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Residents normally scheduled for these services on Wednesday will have their items picked up on…
Forest Park Pool Closed Today
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management has announced that the swimming pool in Forest Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 due to a mechanical pump filtration issue. The…
Former Indian Orchard Fire Station Development Opportunity Announced
Monday, July 2, 2018
The City of Springfield announced this week the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the property known as the former Indian Orchard Fire Station in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield. The developer chosen…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Announce Cooling Centers and Additional Ways for Residents to Stay Cool and Safe During Heat Wave
Monday, July 2, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City from Tuesday, July 3rd to Thursday, July 5th…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of Former Marble Street Apartments
Mayor Sarno Continues Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives
Friday, June 29, 2018
This afternoon, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Community Development Officials announced the demolition of the former…
Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Announce Continued Professional Standards Initiatives
Thursday, June 28, 2018
The Springfield Police Department and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will begin working together in July to review the department’s Internal Investigation Unit’s (IIU) policies and practices. Commissioner John…
Mayor Sarno Announces Carregan’s Lounge to Shut Down
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “In the name of public safety, I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to shut down Carregan’s.”
Carregan’s Lounge is located at 155 Maple Street.
Please see the…
Mayor Sarno Announces City Pools, Splash Pads and Five Mile Pond will Open Early Due to Heat Wave
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management announced that Forest Park Pool, Gerena Pool, and Five Mile Pond will open this Saturday. The pools and Five…
Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the City on Friday, June 29th to Monday, July 2nd. The sites are:…
City Seeking Public Art Proposals
Monday, June 25, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the city has released an Invitation for Bids, seeking proposals for Public Art in the Springfield Central Cultural District. The program, funded via the Community Development Block Grant…
Mayor Sarno Announces Police Union Votes to Ratify Contract
Friday, June 22, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce that he’s just been notified by Human Resources & Labor Relations Director Atty. Bill Mahoney that Springfield Patrolmen and women Union Local 364 has voted to ratify a new four…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Barbieri to Pursue Shutdown of Carregan’s Lounge
Friday, June 22, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner John Barbieri are pursuing the shutdown of Carregan’s Lounge, located at 155 Maple Street in Springfield, due to continued public safety and quality of life issues emanating from the…
Springfield Planning Board Reviews Draft Marijuana Regulations
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the Springfield Planning Board is reviewing the draft Marijuana Zoning Regulations at its meeting on June 20, 2018. The regulations were drafted by the City’s Planning staff as part of…
Community Police Hearing Board Issues 2017 Annual Report
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
The Springfield Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB) today issued its Annual Report covering the periods for 2017. The report provides an overview of the complaints involving police misconduct that have been reviewed by the…
Mayor Sarno visits Highland House Seniors for Waffles & Strawberries
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno spent met and spoke with a group from the Highland House on Oak Street. The group invited the Mayor in for Waffles and Strawberries and a discussion on the direction of the City of Springfield. The lively group inquired…
Mayor Sarno Announces Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield
Monday, June 18, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen R. Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers in the City on Monday, June 18th. The sites are:
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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Opening of Splash Pads Two Weeks Earlier than Scheduled
Monday, June 18, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that he has authorized splash pads to be opened two weeks earlier than scheduled in anticipation of the extreme heat warning. Nine sites are open today and all sites will be opened by noon time…