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Mayor Sarno, Councilor Click-Bruce, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Local Community Centers Announce Special Collaborative Youth Outreach Initiative - Universal Passes to all Community Centers -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Police Chief Steve Kent and Captain Jeff Martucci joined with representatives and officials from local community centers and organizations to…
Springfield Police Department - Two Illegal Firearms, Half a Kilo of Cocaine Seized from Suspect Out on Bail on Firearms Charges
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday September 20th, members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan, members of the Springfield Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) under the…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Click-Bruce Announce Honorary Street Sign for Champion of Youth Sports, George ‘Big Will’ Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Chairman of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, announced today that they will honor the legacy of longtime champion of youth sports, the late Coach George ‘Big Will’ Williams, with…
Mayor Sarno joined with Congressman Neal and Governor Healey to Celebrate $108 million in Federal Funding to Support East-West Rail
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Governor Maura Healey, Acting Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, MassDOT Rail and Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger, Amtrak…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Celebrate Mary M. Walsh School being Recognized as World Leader in Project-Based Teaching and Learning
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Chief Communications Officer Azell Cavaan on behalf of Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Principal Vinnie Regan and the dedicated educators at Walsh School as PBL Works, a…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Click-Bruce meet with Local Community Centers to Framework Plans to Enhance Collaborative Youth Outreach Efforts
Following up on Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s previous roundtable meetings with community stakeholders and partners to address the increase in violent crimes in hot spot areas, especially gun violence, and efforts to enhance youth outreach initiatives. …
Mayor Sarno stops by Duggan Academy to view progress on Duggan Field: Athletic Field Lights Installed - Sarno Administration continued Commitment to Youth Development Projects -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Duggan Academy today to view the progress on the improvements to the soon to be named Ted Plumb Field and Duggan Park behind Duggan Academy. The athletic field lights have been installed and can clearly be seen when…
Mayor Sarno welcomes Dr. Kamal Ali and Mr. Mahmoud
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed Dr. Kamal Ali and Mr. Mahmoud today, getting an update on our Muslim community.
Mayor Sarno joined with State Representative Gonzalez for Car Seat Check-Up Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Ayanna Crawford, Chief of Staff for State Representative Orlando Ramos for a special Car Seat…
Mayor Sarno Renews Season Tickets to Springfield Thunderbirds
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, as a longtime season ticket holder, stopped by the Springfield Thunderbirds Front Office today to renew his season tickets for the upcoming season. Mayor Sarno thanked the dedicated team that works diligently ‘off the ice’…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Provide Tour of Gerena School to MSBA Officials in Continued Push for New School Building
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Schools Superintendent Dan Warwick, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Assistant Director of School Buildings Jon Carignan, My-Ron Hatchett from the Department of Capital Asset…
Mayor Sarno Names Appointees to CAFO Screening Committee
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today his appointments to the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Screening Committee, following the announcement of longtime CAFO TJ Plante moving on to the private sector after a distinguished 16-year…
Mayor Sarno Names Norman Roldan to Park Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has tapped Norman Roldan to serve on the Springfield Park Commission. The Park Commission works directly with Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, and his…
Mayor Sarno and Officials March in Springfield Puerto Rican Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials marched in the 2023 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday, September 17th. The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade kicked off at 11:00 am in the North End on the corner of Main Street and Wason Ave…
CAFO TJ Plante Thanks Mayor Sarno After 16-Year Career of Strong Financial Leadership; Moving on to Private Sector
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that long-time Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante will be stepping down after 16-years of sound, prudent and strong financial leadership with the City of Springfield. Serving as the…
Springfield Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield would like to wish all of our Jewish citizens a very Happy New Year!
Mayor Sarno Wishes Sister Mary Caritas a Happy 100th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attend a special 100th Birthday Celebration in honor of Sister Mary Caritas. Mayor Sarno presented Sister Caritas with the Key to the City in honor of her lifelong dedication and compassion to our Springfield community and…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Officials attend Special Groundbreaking Ceremony for DM Renaissance Development
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Housing Director Gerry McCafferty attended the special groundbreaking ceremony for DM Renaissance Development, LLC. newest project at 443 State Street. This development is made…
Student Assignment Services Center Moving to 43 Homer Street
Due to building improvements, the Springfield Public Schools Student Assignment Services Center will be TEMPORARILY moving to 43 Homer Street.
Mayor Sarno, Water & Sewer Commission and City Officials Provide Update on Water Main Break: Boil-Water Notice Lifted
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Director of Legal Affairs and Chief Procurement Officer Theo Theocles, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Springfield Public Schools Superintendent…