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Mayor Sarno Congratulates 8th Graders from John J. Duggan Academy During the Step-Up Graduation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined John J. Duggan Academy Principal Michael Calvanese along with faculty, staff, students and families for the 2024 Duggan Academy 8th Grade Step Up Ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Mayor Sarno states, “First of all,…
Mayor Sarno joins with Pullman & Comley LLC for Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Tower Square Offices
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with attorneys and staff at Pullman & Comley LLC on Tuesday, afternoon at their new offices inside Tower Square for a special ribbon cutting celebration. Mayor Sarno issued a proclamation and thanked the Pullman & Comley…
Springfield Police IBPO Local 364 Patrolman's Union Establishes Support Fund for Officer Nestor Santos
The Springfield Police IBPO Local 364 Patrolman's Union has set up an account at the Greater Springfield Credit Union for Officer Nestor Santos who was shot on Wednesday night.
If you would like to donate to Officer Santos, you can do so via…
School Committee Appoints Interim Superintendent
The School Committee today voted unanimously to appoint Chief Instructional Officer Dr. Michelle Balch to serve as Interim Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools. She will serve in this role until Superintendent-Elect Dr. Sonia Dinnall…
Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts Race Road Closures and Traffic Delays
The IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts race will take place on Sunday June 9th. The swim portion of the event will take place in the Connecticut River, starting and ending at Riverfront Park. From there, racers will boke through Agawam, Suffield…
City of Springfield invites Residents to respond to Opioid Recovery Remediation Fund Survey – Complete the Survey Online! –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris are requesting responses from Springfield residents to the Opioid Recovery Remediation Fund Survey being conducted by the City. This survey is a critical…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Springfield Women's Commission at Special Meet and Greet Luncheon with Mary Akers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Women’s Commission chaired by City Councilor Kateri Walsh for a special Meet & Greet luncheon with Mary Akers, wife of Police Superintendent Larry Akers.
Mayor Sarno states, “Mary Akers has been…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Akers share updates on Police Officer Shot and Multiple Arrests and Gun Seizures by SPD
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintended Larry Akers joined today at 130 Pearl Street with Captain Trent Duda, Deputy Chief Steve Kent, and Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) Commander Captain Brian Keenan to share updates on a Springfield…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, and SPD Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, and the Springfield Police Department (SPD) honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 will mark the twelfth anniversary…
Mayor Sarno Joins to Wish Dr. Frank Robinson a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Dr. Frank Robinson, his family, colleagues and community to present him with a special proclamation and wish him well as he retires after a long career of public service on Wednesday evening at a retirement…
Springfield Parks Department Announces 2024 ‘Concerts in the Park’ Series
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, are excited to announce that the Springfield Parks Department will host the Forest Park Concert Series this year beginning…
Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Saturday, June 1, 2024
– Reflection to Commemorate the 13th Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado –
Mayor Sarno Meets with Tennis Great and Springfield/Forest Park Native Tim Mayotte
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was great, again, to be with ‘gentleman’ Tim Mayotte, one of Springfield’s favorite sons, and my old soccer teammate and Focus Springfield Director Steve Cary, ‘aka…the halfback – HB!’ From the tennis courts of…
City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Director of Springfield Veterans’ Services Joe DeCaro, and the Springfield Veterans’ Services Department along with city and state officials for the city…
Smile, You’re on Springfield’s Candid Camera
– Springfield Catches Illegal Dumpers –
Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Ashe and City Officials Announce Grand Reopening of Loon Pond Park
Mayor Domenic Sarno joined with Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and park officials today to celebrate the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting for Loon Pond Park in Springfield’s Indian Orchard…