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Mayor Sarno's Blood Drive
The American Red Cross brought the Bloodmobile to City Hall today for a blood drive. Mayor Sarno, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Dan Hall, and Melanie Acobe are a just few of the city employees that joined the great cause and donated. The Red…
Mayor Sarno Announces the Demolition of 21-23 Reed Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Housing Officials announced today the demolition of the blighted and fire damaged property at 21-23 Reed Street.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood revitalization and a continuance…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Thunderbirds Executive Vice President Nathan Costa, Officially Reveal New Bruce Landon Way
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Thunderbirds Executive Vice President Nathan Costa, and Springfield hockey officials were excited to officially reveal the newly installed street signs declaring the former Falcons Way as Bruce Landon Way.
Mayor…
Tech Foundry Awarded as 2016 Champion in Action by Citizens Bank
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Rick Musiol, Senior Vice President at Citizens Bank and NECN anchor Brian Shactman in presenting the 2016 Champion in Action Award to Tech Foundry founder Delcie Bean and officials for their dedication and community…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Central Cultural District Announce Futurecity Mass
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to announce that the Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) will be one of three statewide districts to launch Futurecity Massachusetts, a new approach to transforming cities that puts art, culture, and…
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris to Keep Cooling Centers Open through Saturday
Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will extend Cooling Centers being open through Saturday, July 16, 2016. The sites are:
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PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris to Open Cooling Centers
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 on Thursday and Friday, July 14-15, 2016. The sites are:
Brightwood, 359…
Mayor Sarno Announces the Demolition of 74 Yale Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Housing Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 74 Yale Street on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.
“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood revitalization and a…
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Sarno Signs on to Support S.2119, Act to Establish Pay Equity
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh as well as town managers and administrators across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in supporting Senate Bill 2119, An Act to Establish Pay Equity, for working women throughout the…
Chief of Staff Denise Jordan to Represent Western Mass at #BlackWomenLead100
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to announce that Chief of Staff Denise Jordan was invited to represent Western Massachusetts at #BlackWomenLead100, a leadership conference spearheaded by Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and Higher Heights for…
Mayor Sarno, Mass DOT and City Officials Provide North End Roadway Construction Updates
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of DPW Chris Cignoli, Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, State Senator James Welch, Mass Highway District 2 Director Patrick J. Paul, Project Development Engineer…
Mayor Sarno, Mayor Morse, Congressman Neal, MGM Springfield, Holyoke Community College Announce The MGM Resorts HCC Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Congressman Richard E. Neal, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, Holyoke Community College (HCC) President Dr. Bill Messner, MGM Springfield President and COO Mike Mathis, MGM Springfield Vice President and General Counsel Seth…
Mayor Sarno Calls for Unification Prayer Vigil on Front Steps of City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno called for a unification prayer vigil today on the City Hall steps. Residents, clergy, police and lawmakers were invited to attend the vigil and share in a moment of silence, thought and reflection in light of the tragic loss…
Mayor Sarno Joins Walmart Supercenter for Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined officials from Walmart for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of significant renovations of the Walmart Supercenter on Boston Rd., and extended his thanks to the company for their continued belief and…
Mayor Sarno Calls for Unification Prayer Vigil on Front Steps of City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno calls for a unification prayer vigil today on the City Hall steps at 12:00 p.m. Residents, clergy, police and lawmakers are invited to attend the vigil and share in a moment of silence, thought and reflection in light of the…
Springfield Police Department Promotes Eight Officers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri conducted a pinning ceremony to promote eight officers this morning at Police Headquarters on Pearl Street.
Brian K. Keenan was promoted to Captain; Jessica L. Henderson, Kenneth J. Murray…
Mayor Sarno Addresses Sisters Centennial Motorcycle Riders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno greeted the Sisters Centennial Motorcycle Riders at the Museum of Springfield History this morning as they begin their cross-country ride to commemorate the centennial anniversary if the ride The Van Buren Sisters took on…
Star Spangled Springfield 2016
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed guests to the Star Spangled Springfield Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park. The Independence Day festivities included a fireworks show by the Grucci Brothers, food, and live music. Star Spangled Springfield…
Reading of Frederick Douglass' Speech: 'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?'
The office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Springfield Library, and MassHumanities hosted a community reading of the fiery July 5, 1852, speech entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" in which Frederick Douglass took exception to being…
Springfield Fire Department Unveils New “Sparky the Fire Dog” Fire Prevention Tool
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Joseph A. Conant and Fire Marshal David Rivera officially introduced the Fire Department’s new fire prevention tool, “Sparky the Fire Dog,” at Springfield Fire Headquarters today at 10:45 a.m. Alison Mathias…