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A Slap-in-the-Face to Victims’ Families - Mayor Sarno Calls for Common Sense Reform Following SJC Decision to Allow ‘Emerging Adults’ Convicted of 1st-Degree Murder Parole
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno echoed the statements that were recently published by the Springfield Republican Editorial: ‘SJC decision defies common sense, punishing the families of murder victims’, and calls for immediate common-sense reform following…
Mayor Sarno and Cabinet Heads HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Clerk Oyola Announce New Appointments to City Departments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Cabinet Heads Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and City Clerk Gladys Oyola announced three new appointments today at the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Elder…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today to complete the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. Communications Director and soon-to-be Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Deputy CAFO…
Mayor Sarno continues third day of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today along with Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett to continue the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings.
City Department Heads presented their FY25…
Mayor Sarno Marches in Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, soon-to-be Chief of staff Bill Baker, and forthcoming Communications Director Molly Shea joined with out-going Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, incoming Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and…
Springfield DPW Announces Start of Construction Activities for City, State and Private Construction on City Roadways
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that construction activities for city, State, and private construction on city roadways will begin today, Monday, March 18, 2024. Commuters are advised that traffic may be…
Springfield DPW to Begin Yard Waste Collection April 2, 2024
The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works announced today that they will begin the collection of yard waste starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Yard waste will be collected on the same day as recycling is collected.
MassDOT and Springfield DPW Issue Traffic Notice for Putts Bridge into Ludlow
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has been notified by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that emergency bridge repairs will be required on the Putts Bridge (Route 21) between Springfield and the Town of…
Mayor Sarno Visit Seniors at Hungry Hill Senior Center to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again visited with the seniors at the Hungry Hill Senior Center for their annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Jose Delgado, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris,…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to Raise the Irish Flag for St. Patrick’s Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, our Irish community, the 2024 Springfield Parade Marshal Stephen McGirr, the Springfield Colleen Emma Feeley and her Court, and all the 2024 award winners to celebrate…
Mayor Sarno Outraged – ‘What Does it take to hold Gun Toting Violent Offenders!’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno responds to Springfield Police Department issuing an arrest warrant for Sci-Tech shooting suspect.
SPS Invites Community Input in Search for Next Superintendent
Springfield Public Schools today announced dates for a series of public input meetings as part of the search for a new superintendent.
A Celebration of Irish Heritage At Union Station this Friday
At 3:00 pm on Friday March 15th the Springfield Redevelopment Authority will host a performance at Union Station by the talented dancers of Black Rose Academy of Irish Dance, directed by Bridget Barcomb Dupuis, who is also this year’s Springfield St.…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Delegation of Educators from Atlanta
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a group from the City of Atlanta, Georgia today to discuss the educational model and foundations to enhance the quality of learning at the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Individuals from the group included fellows,…
Mayor Sarno begins Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono joined today to begin the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. Communications Director and soon-to-be Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Deputy CAFO…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Governor Healey at Western New England University for Economic Development Visit Highlighting Advanced Manufacturing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan joined with Governor Maura Healey, Western New England University President Robert Johnson, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, and members of the Governor’s…
Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood Announces Retirement Date
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton, Council Vice President Melvin Edwards, and Councilors Kateri Walsh and Lavar Click-Bruce, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, joined with members of the Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno Schedules Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono have released the tentative schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget hearings. City Department Heads will be presenting their FY25 budget…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 105th Annual Convention
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 105th Annual Convention at MGM Springfield on Monday, March 11.
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at Springfield Chamber Outlook Luncheon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Diana Szynal, President of the Springfield Regional Chamber, and brought greetings at their Outlook Luncheon event on Friday, March 8th at the MassMutual Center. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll served as the keynote…