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Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Kick-off Public Health Month with Special Event at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held the City of Springfield’s Annual Public Health Month kick-off event today at City Hall. Mayor Sarno brought greetings and presented a proclamation…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes everyone a happy and healthy Easter
Mayor Sarno states, “On behalf of my wife Carla and daughters Cassandra and Chiara, we wish you a happy and healthy Easter holiday during the Holy Week. May God continue to bless you and your families, and our city of Springfield.”
Mayor Sarno wishes Jimmie ‘JJ’ James a Happy and Healthy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe wished Jimmie ‘JJ’ James a very happy and healthy retirement. After 36 years of dedicated service to the City of Springfield, JJ is ready to call it a career. JJ started off as a Senior Building…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Join with Last Call Foundation and 9 Alarm Apparel for Grant Funding Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with the Last Call Foundation and 9 Alarm Apparel for a special grant funding announcement today at the Springfield Fire Department headquarters. The Last Call Foundation will award the…
Mayor Sarno Reappoints Al Tranghese and Norman Roldan to Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has reappointed Springfield residents Albert Tranghese and Norman Roldan to the Board of Police Commissioners. Both Tranghese and Roldan’s appointments were set to expire on April 1st.
Mayor Sarno and City Clerk Oyola Welcome City Clerks from Across New England and the State of New York
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Clerk Gladys Oyola welcomed Kathy Montejo, City Clerk and Registrar of Voters from Lewiston, ME and a group of City Clerks from across New England and upper state New York. The group of about 20 Clerks were in…
Mayor Sarno and Mayor Reichelt of West Springfield Looking Forward to the 2nd Annual Hooplandia with the Mayors’ Cup
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt are looking forward to the 2nd Annual Hooplandia event where the City of Springfield looks to defend the Mayors’ Cup in the Battle of the Springfields’. This exciting tournament will…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and STCC President Cook Visit and Tour Cybersecurity Center for Excellence at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) President John Cook to visit and tour the Cybersecurity Center for Excellence at Union Station on Tuesday, March 26th. My-Ron Hatch…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Highlight Environmental Stewardship at Watershops Pond
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM), Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Disaster Recovery and Compliance Director Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Springfield…
City Hall Employees Participate in Active Shooter Training
On Saturday, March 23rd, City Hall employees volunteered to participate in an active shooter training session in partnership with Protective Advanced Safety Services (PASS) and the Springfield Police Department. This training session follows Mayor…
Mayor Sarno joined with Pizza Fanatics Chris and Lisa DiMauro to Highlight some of Springfield’s Delicious Pizzas
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with NE Pizza Fanatics Chris and Lisa DiMauro on their podcast today to highlight some of the city of Springfield’s most delicious and recognized pizzas from across the city. Mayor Sarno and the DiMauro’s enjoyed pizza…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Pastor Feliciano from Calvary Love Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Genesis Velez-Roque welcomed Pastor Juan Feliciano of Calvary’s Love Church today. Pastor Feliciano expressed his respect and support of Mayor Sarno’s efforts standing up for our residents, businesses and…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Bishop Andrew Daubon from Celestial Praise Church of God
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford sat down and met with Bishop Andrew Daubon from Celestial Praise Church of God today to discuss and share updates from the Church along with their continued support working with Mayor Sarno and his…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Peter Farkas, New President and CEO for MassHire
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan welcomed MassHire Board Chair Patricia Samra and Peter Farkas, new President and CEO for MassHire. Peter is taking…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on MGM Springfield Rumors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have spoken to MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle and he has agreed to meet with me in my office in the very near future to discuss the status of MGM Springfield. I assure you that my number…
Springfield Police Department Marks Five Years in Ongoing Narcan Program
On March 19th, the Springfield Police Department marked five years since Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood outfitted her officers with Narcan. In those five years, Springfield Police Officers have administered 552 life-saving doses of the…
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…