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Mayor Sarno and the Springfield Fire Department join with the Red Cross of Western Massachusetts for Sound the Alarm Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Fire Department Fire Prevention Officer and former Springfield Veteran of the Year Eric Rosa, and members from the Springfield Fire Department joined with Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts Executive…
Mayor Sarno attends Opening Day for the Dominican Softball League
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the South End Citizens Council in attending the opening day ceremony for the Dominican Softball League on Sunday, May 7th at Emerson Wight Park.
Mayor Sarno states, “Spring is here and so is the return of…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Nurses During National Nurses Week
Mayor Sarno stated, “It is important that we come together to celebrate and recognize our brave and dedicated nurses and the impact they have in our community. Simply put, Nurses go above and beyond and are truly heroes. Thank you for your commitment…
Hispanic American Library Announces New England Latino Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Orlando Ramos joined with Hispanic American Library Executive Director Juan Reyes Falcon and his dedicated board, chaired by David Silva, and staff to announce the kick off of the…
School Committee adopts $588 Million Budget
The School Committee tonight approved a School Department budget that invests significant funding directly to schools, including significant appropriations for mental health services.
Happy 60th Birthday Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is celebrating his 60th Birthday today with his lovely wife Carla, daughter Cassandra, the Mayor’s Office staff (Tom Ashe, Mini Marrero, Judi Crowell, Bill Baker, Molly Shea, Shenell Ford and Genesis Velez Roque), and a loving…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan joined with Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Local 171 of Musicians Union for Labor Agreement Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) President and CEO Paul Lambert and board members, and Local 171 of Musicians Union President Beth Welty and SSO musicians to…
Happy International Firefighters' Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi acknowledge and celebrate International Firefighters Day
‘Courts and Some Judges Continue Revolving Door of allowing Repeat Violent Criminal Offenders Right Back on our Streets and in our Neighborhoods’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno comments on two recent arrests made by the Springfield Police Department, one for a suspect in connection with an April shooting on Federal Street, and another arrested on Canon Circle on gun and drug related charges. The…
Mayor Sarno Congratulations SRA Director Amanda Pham on being named to BusinessWest 40 Under 40
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Amanda Pham, Executive Director for the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), for being named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under 40 list for 2023.
Mayor Sarno Announces $2.2 million in 11th Round of ARPA Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s eleventh round of ARPA funding awards totaling approximately over $2.2 million.
Springfield Police Superintendent Clapprood Promotes Lawrence Akers to Provisional Deputy Chief
On Tuesday May 2nd, Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, joined by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, promoted Captain Lawrence Akers to the position of Provisional Deputy Chief. Akers fills the open Deputy Chief position that was held by…
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal join with Hampden County Bar Association for Special Portrait Unveiling for Retired Springfield District Court First Justice John Payne
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with the Hampden County Bar Association for a special portrait unveiling for retired Springfield District Court First Justice and now Springfield City Solicitor John Payne on Monday, May…
Mayor Sarno wishes WWII Veteran a Happy 100th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to wish Felix Salzano, a proud World War II Veteran a happy and healthy 100th Birthday on Monday, May 1st. Salzano came to the United States from a small-town North of Naples, Italy…
City of Springfield Celebrates Black Barber Appreciation Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Springfield Cultural Partnership, Trust Transfer Project, the Community Music School and local barbers for a special ceremony to celebrate…
Springfield Museums Showcase Newly Renovated Seymour Planetarium with Evening Under the Stars Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Kay Simpson, President and CEO for the Springfield Museums and brought greetings at the special Evening Under the Stars event at the newly renovated Seymour Planetarium at the…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Sheriff Cocchi attend Springfield Elks Lodge 58th Annual Cote-Sullivan Youth Fishing Derby
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi joined with members from the Springfield Police Department, Fire Department and the Parks Department for the Springfield Lodge of Elks 58th Annual…
Mayor Sarno joined with Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech for Digital Equity Partnerships Program Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at MassTech for a special Digital Equity Partnership Program event at The Tech Foundry on Thursday, April 27th. The program featured a panel discussion with the first round of…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick bring Greetings at Mass Teachers Association Annual Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined and brought greetings at the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) annual meeting at the MassMutual Center on Friday. This is the first year Springfield is hosting the MTA…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Department Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan joined with City Forester Alex Sherman, former City Forester Ed Casey, Brightwood Principal Danielle Delgado, and ReGreen Springfield Director…