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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the passing of Park Commission Chairwoman Terry Rodriguez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “My wife Carla and I are very sorry to hear about Park Commission Chairwoman and New North Citizens Council stalworth Terry Rodriguez’s passing. Our sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to Terry’s…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates South End Middle School 8th Graders at High School Step Up Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined and spoke at the 8th Grade Step Up Graduation Ceremony for South End Middle School (SEMS) held at the Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday. Mayor Sarno was thrilled to join with South End Middle School Principal Yara…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Passing of Dora Robinson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues a statement on the passing of Dora Robinson.
Mayor Sarno states, “My wife Carla and I are so very sorry to hear about former Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services Executive Director and United Way CEO Dora Robinson’s…
Mayor Sarno Cheers on Ironman Athlete’s at Finish Line
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to cheer on the Ironman athletes as they complete their triathlon event and cross the finish line on Court Street this morning.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to all of the athletes on conquering this Ironman…
Warwick Recognized for Leadership and Results
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S) has awarded Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick the 2023 President’s Award, citing the district’s vast improvements in graduation and dropout rates, among other…
Mayor Sarno stopped by Big Y Express in Downtown Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the new Big Y Express in downtown Springfield to check out the new grocery store for our downtown neighborhood.
SPD FIU Detectives Arrest Suspect for Third Time with an Illegal Firearm; a Large-Capacity Ghost Machine Gun
On Wednesday June 7th at approximately 6:10 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan seized a fully-automatic high-capacity Ghost Gun and arrested 19-year-old Jahiem Sutherland on…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Proudly Marched in the Second Annual Springfield Pride Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was proud to march alongside Springfield Pride Parade founder Taurean Bethea and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood for the second annual Pride Parade here in Springfield. Many Springfield officials, including Health and…
Springfield Public Schools holding Family Education Expo
The Springfield Public Schools will be holding a family education expo at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Tonight’s Concert in the Park moved to Carriage House Tent due to Inclement Weather
The Springfield Park’s Department announced today that due to possible inclement weather tonight’s scheduled concert in the park with renowned and award-winning artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson, will be moved to the Carriage House Tent. The concert…
Mayor Sarno joins with TD Bank to Celebrate Flag Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Wanda Lebron and the team at TD Bank in Springfield to celebrate Flag Day.
Eversource to hold Webinar about Home EV Charging
Eversource will be holding a webinar about home EV Charging and new rebates for interested residents on June 8th at 12:00 pm, and June 12th at 6:00 pm.
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Issues Air Quality Advisory
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is issuing an air quality advisory until 7:30 am, Thursday, June 8th, 2023, due to the fires burning in Canada which is creating a dense smokey haze over much of the country and New…
Mayor Sarno and Officials hold Public Safety and Traffic Advisory Press Conference in Advance of Weekend Events
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, Deputy Fire Chief Michael Hess, Deputy Fire Chief David Wells, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Govan and Officials Highlight over $500,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Projects in Indian Orchard and South End Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, joined with local residents and businesses and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to highlight over $500,000 in…
70.3 Ironman Western Massachusetts Road Closures
The Springfield Police Department would like to inform our residents and visitors of some road closures this upcoming weekend to ensure the safety of athletes participating in Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts.
Mayor Sarno Announces $7 Million for Continued Tax Relief Initiatives for Springfield Residents and over $5.5 Million Invested into Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and City Councilor Tim Allen, Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, announced today a total of over $13.5 million that is to be…
Mayor Sarno and Officials joined with Westfield Starfires to Announce Summer Classic Game at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Deputy Director Peter Krupczak joined with Westfield Starfires Owner Chris Thompson and team officials, and MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce that…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on False Discharge Alert from Water and Sewer Commission - Reassures Residents we Continue to have one of the best Water System in the Country -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon hearing about the CSO discharge public advisory notice from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, I reached out to Josh Schimmel, Executive Director of the Commission for review and clarification on the…
Mayor Sarno Issues D-Day Remembrance Statement
Today, June 6, 2023, marks the 79th Anniversary of D-Day.