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Mayor Sarno Reaches Out to Yarmouth and Auburn Police Departments with Sympathies and Bail Legislation Fix
Sunday, April 15, 2018
First of all, to the families and Police Departments of Officers Sean Gannon and Ronald Tarentino, Jr., my deepest sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement. Judges’ low bail issues has been a driven cause of mine. Like…
Springfield Campanile to Undergo Temporary Safety Measures
Friday, April 13, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has directed the Capital Asset Department and the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management to continue temporary safety measures for the Springfield Campanile. Additional reinforced…
City Officials Meet with U.S. Attorney’s Civil Rights Division
Friday, April 13, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, along with members of the police command staff, City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula and Chief of Staff Denise Jordan met today with the United States Attorney for the…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on MGM Springfield
Friday, April 13, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have consulted with our legal team and we are satisfied with our Host Community Agreement protections. I don’t want to speculate on what MGM might or might not do. I have been contacted by…
Mayor Sarno Responds to Police Union Protest
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Public safety has always been a number one priority of my administration. The vast majority of our officers do a wonderful job protecting our citizens, many a times, at personal risk.…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Calvi Recognize Springfield's Two Newest Firefighters
Friday, April 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi welcomed Springfield’s two newest firefighters, William M. Messer and Adam R. Rivera, during a ceremony at Springfield Fire Headquarters this morning.
Rivera graduated from…
City of Springfield Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Friday, April 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Emergency Communications Director D. Jeremy DeMar announce the City of Springfield’s recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 8 to 14, 2018.
Across…
Smile! You’re on Springfield’s Candid Camera
Friday, April 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan released additional details of the City of Springfield’s ongoing effort to curb illegal dumping throughout…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on South Congregational Church Public Health and Safety Inspection
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Building Commissioner Steve Desilets and Fire Lieutenant Richard Martin have done their jobs and their report speaks for itself. We just want to be sure that public health and safety issues…
Public Health and Safety Inspections to Move Forward at South Congregational Church
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states that he has been informed by City Solicitor Ed Pikula that Housing Court has issued a search warrant for South Congregational Church to carry out the proper public health and safety inspections.…
Mayor Sarno Comments on Another Bail Reduction for Another Gun Toting Drug Dealer by Judge David Ricciardone
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Mayor Sarno said, “His honor is not only a defense attorney’s dream, but more unfortunately, a violent offender’s dream. When will our state legislature move on my bail legislation to check and stop such judges’ lenient…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield NAACP Celebrate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
The Office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in conjunction with Bishop Talbert Swan, President of the Springfield branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted a remembrance ceremony in…
East Forest Park Library: Promise Realized Campaign Announces $250,000 Grant
Thursday, March 29, 2018
MassMutual Foundation Proud To Support Community Revitalization
The Springfield Library Foundation is pleased to announce that the MassMutual Foundation has awarded $250,000 to the Promise Realized Capital Campaign.
T…
Carew Street Entrance to Mercy Medical Center to Undergo Redesign
Monday, April 2, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mercy Medical Center President Mark Fulco announced the redesign of the Carew Street entrance to Mercy, which will include new traffic signalization. They were joined by City Engineers Matt Sokop and…
Mayor Sarno Responds to City Council’s Edict to Become a Sanctuary City and Not Enforce Laws
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, like many others, I fully believe in and support legal immigration. Again, our city’s stance is based on the law and local, state and federal regulations and statutes on public…
CRRC MA Hosts Supplier Diversity & Procurement Fair
Thursday, March 29, 2018
CRRC MA, the world’s largest railcar builder and partner of MassDOT’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), today, kicked-off a successful Supplier Diversity and Procurement Fair with over 40 Minority and Women…
Mayor Sarno's Statement on National Vietnam Veteran’s Day
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As we mark Vietnam Veteran’s Day and though unfortunately, you all were not properly welcomed home – today and every day we honor and respect you, all veterans and our Armed Forces for your…
Mayor Sarno Orders Re-Inspection and Review of Stripping Tax Exempt Status of South Congregational Church
Please see the email below from Mayor Sarno sent today to Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Code Enforcement - Housing Director Deputy Dave Cotter, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen…
Cease and Desist Issued to ‘Youthful Expressions’ at the Eastfield Mall
Monday, March 26, 2018
Upon request of the Mayor, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days has issued a cease and desist to ‘Youthful Expressions’ at the Eastfield Mall. Mayor Sarno requests an entertainment hearing be held for this establishment.…
Mayor Sarno Issues Update on 49 Belmont Ave.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Last Friday, March 23rd, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the City of Springfield hosted a Recovery Resource Center at the South End Citizens Council, Inc. to bring together…