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City of Springfield Hosts Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings and opened a powerful day of celebration and remembrance at city hall today, as state and community leaders gathered to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With mayoral aide Shenell Ford…
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Plante and Councilors Fenton, Allen, and Perez Announce Innovated and Sustainable Plan to Provide Continued Tax Relief and Initiatives for Residents
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Treasurer/Collector Stephen Lonergan joined with City Councilor Maria Perez for a press conference at City Hall today to announce an innovated and just as…
Mayor Sarno thanks State Representative Puppolo for Refiling Bail Reform Legislation
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. has refiled the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and District Attorneys on equal footing as it relates to the ability to appeal bail decisions…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris and Police Superintendent Clapprood Meet with BHN Senior Vice Presidents Katherine Cooke and Katherine Mague
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with BHN Senior Vice Presidents Katherine Cooke and Katherine Mague today to discuss the…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Attend Grand Opening Ceremony for Osteria Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) and other officials for the grand opening ceremony for Osteria, a new Italian wine…
Mayor Sarno and Rep. Williams joined with Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts for special Celebration to Honor Imam Dr. Wissam Abdul-Baki
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams joined with Dr. Kamal Ali and the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts for a special celebration to honor and recognize Imam Dr. Wissam Abdul-Baki for his 25 years of dedicated service…
Mayor Sarno so very proud of Sci-Tech Band as they are scheduled to play at Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll’s Inauguration Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so very proud that the High School of Science and Technology Band is going to play this evening at Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll’s inauguration celebration in the T.D. Garden. Band Director…
Mayor Sarno sends letter to State Representative Puppolo requesting to Refile Bail Reform Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter today to State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. requesting him to refile the bail reform legislation that aims to put the Commonwealth and our District Attorney’s on equal footing as it relates to the ability…
Mayor Sarno welcomes Dr. Kamal Ali from the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Dr. Kamal Ali, Founder and Trustee of the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts (ISWM) and Professor Emeritus from Westfield State University – Mayor Sarno’s alma mater. Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and…
Springfield Board of Health Issues Non-Mandatory Mask Advisory Recommendation for those with Underlying Health Conditions and Seniors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and the Springfield Board of Health are recommending a Non-Mandatory Mask Advisory, especially for those with underlying health conditions and seniors, out of…
Springfield School Committee holds 2023 Organizational Meeting
The Springfield School Committee held their 2023 organizational meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd, unanimously electing School Committeewoman LaTonia Monroe Naylor as Vice Chair, as her family and friends looked on. School Committee member Chris…
Springfield City Council holds 2023 Organizational Meeting
The Springfield City Council held their 2023 organizational meeting on Monday, January 2nd, electing at-large Councilor Jesse Lederman as Council President and Ward 3 Councilor Melvin Edwards as Vice President. Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll, Mayor…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials joined with New North Citizens Council Youth Center in Welcoming Governor-Elect Healey and Lt. Governor-Elect Driscoll to Three Kings Celebration in North End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with New North Citizens Council Youth Center in welcoming Governor-Elect Maura Healey and Lt. Governor-Elect Kim Driscoll to the Three Kings Celebration at the Youth Center in Springfield. …
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mr. Emmett Craddock Jr. for 48 years of dedicated service as a bus driver for the PVTA.
Photo Credit: PVTA
Mayor Sarno Congratulates the Springfield High School Boys Football Players for being Selected for the 2022 All Western Mass Football
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud of the accomplishments of the Springfield high school football players for being selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Football. Central High School swept the Division I First and Second Team honors and players from…
Springfield Police to Begin a New Round of Compliance Checks at Businesses that Sell/Serve Alcohol for 2023
The Springfield Police Department will be conducting compliance checks at businesses that sell and/or serve alcohol, including bars, restaurants and package stores in 2023.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Seven Springfield High School Girls Volleyball Players for being Selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Girls Volleyball
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud of the accomplishments of seven Springfield high school girls for being selected to the 2022 All Western Mass Girls Volleyball. Those girls selected are:
Good Samaritan Saves the Lives of Two Police Officers: Suspect Disarmed Officer Firing Two Rounds Narrowly Missing Two Officers and a Civilian
On Tuesday December 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. Springfield Police Officers arrested 41-year-old Joseph Gonzalez near the intersection of Chapin Terrace and Chestnut Street.
At approximately 12:25 p.m. Springfield Police Officers responded…
City of Springfield DPW to Begin Collection of Christmas Trees on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the collection of Christmas trees starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and will continue through Friday, January 27, 2023.