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Massachusetts Attorney General's Office to Hold Free Wage Theft Legal Clinic in Springfield
The Attorney General’s Office will be hosting a free wage theft clinic in Springfield on Wednesday, May 24th from 4-6p.m. Lawyers, law students, and interpreters will be at the Clinic to help constituents learn about their rights, draft a demand…
Supplier Diversity Networking Event
The Western Mass EDC and MGM Springfield invite to join them for a Supplier Diversity Networking Event
Springfield Parks Department Announces Dates for Concerts in the Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the Springfield Parks Department will host the Forest Park Concert Series this year beginning on Thursday, June…
Mayor Sarno and Officials attend Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Restoration City Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and officials attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Restoration City Church on Friday, May 12th at 1500 Boston Road. Mayor Sarno gave remarks and commended Pastor Eli Serrano for his hardwork and…
Thousands Attend and Celebrate Spirit of Springfield's World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and the numerous dedicated volunteers for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 13th. This year Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood served…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno's Op-Ed in the Republican / MassLive in support of his Bail Reform Legislation to address Repeat Violent Criminal Offenders.
Mayor Sarno pens a letter to the Republican Newspaper seeking to address the increase of repeat violent criminal offenders being rearrested by our brave and dedicated Springfield Police Department on serious gun and drug charges, often times while…
Happy Mother's Day from Mayor Sarno
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes all the mothers, a very Happy Mother's Day!
Mayor Sarno welcomes Hartford Mayor Bronin and honors his friendly wager from AHL Calder Cup Playoff Series between Springfield Thunderbirds and Hartford Wolf Pack
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, White Lions Brewing Company Owner Ray Berry and our Springfield Thunderbirds welcomed Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin to Springfield on Friday, May 12th. Mayor Sarno honored his friendly wager with Mayor Bronin during the AHL…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi hold Badge Pinning Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and the Springfield Fire Department command staff held a special badge pinning ceremony at City Hall for new firefighter recruits and promotions of two new captains and twelve new lieutenants with…
Help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on May 13th – National Association of Letter Carriers to Hold Largest One-day Food Drive in the Country –
On one of America’s great days of giving, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has conducted an annual nationwide food drive on the second Saturday in May for more than 20 years. This year, it falls on Saturday, May 13, 2023. THE NALC,…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Pastor Atu White
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, met today with Pastor Atu White who serves as Pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church here in Springfield and also manages the Dunbar Community Center. Pastor White also serves as Chairman of…
Mayor Sarno Joins Spirit of Springfield as they Prep for this Weekend’s Pancake Breakfast and Wish Honorary Chair Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood a Happy Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined this morning with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and…
Springfield Police Department holds Fallen Officer’s Memorial Ceremony
In advance of National Police Week, the Springfield Police Department held its annual Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday May 10th outside Springfield Police Headquarters at 130 Pearl Street. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl…
Mayor Sarno and HR Department Recognize Public Service Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Human Resources Department held a coffee hour at City Hall on Tuesday, May 9th to thank city employees for their dedication and service to our Springfield community as part of Public Service Recognition Week.
Mayor Sarno Reads to 1st Grade Students at Frederick Harris Elementary School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined this morning with students at Frederick Harris Elementary School for a special read aloud. Mayor Sarno’s daughter, Miss Chiara Sarno, is a 1st grade teacher at Frederick Harris and he visited her class today to read…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Housing Director McCafferty meet with Rabbi James Greene, new CEO for Jewish Family Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and Housing Director Gerry McCafferty met with Rabbi James Greene, new CEO for Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts today. Rabbi Greene took over as the new CEO in January…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Recognize Lupus Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield recognized the month of May as Lupus Awareness Month with a proclamation. May 10 is World Lupus Day and is a time to help spread awareness about lupus and its impact on millions of people from around…
Mayor Sarno is Proud to continue to Support and Donate to Celebrate Kate Foundation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join with the Mauke and Sullivan Families to support the Celebrate Kate Foundation in memory of Kathryn Mauke, who tragically had her life taken away too soon at the hands of her ex-boyfriend in February 2015.
Traffic Advisory - WORLD’S LARGEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The City of Springfield is issuing a traffic advisory leading up to the Spirit of Springfield's World's Largest Pancake Breakfast. On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10:00 am, barricades will be placed at Main Street’s intersections with Bridge Street and…
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Local DJ Curt T
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit from longtime friend and local DJ Icon Curt T.