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SPD FIU Investigation Leads to Seizure of Six Guns, Five Arrests

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Four Suspects Out on Bail on Open Gun or Home Invasion Charges, Three outfitted with Ankle Bracelets.

 

On Saturday June 11 at approximately 6:50 p.m. members of the Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), C-3 North End and Squad C Officers arrested…

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Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Announce Springfield Fire Department Awarded 2022 Community Mitigation Funding

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi are pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded the Springfield Fire Department $41,300 in 2022 Community Mitigation Funding for Extrication Tools.

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Mayor Sarno Attended Soft Opening for Rustic Brewing Company

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the soft opening for Rustic Brewing Company’s newly renovated tap room on Friday, June 10, 2022 in the old Indian Orchard Mills off of Front Street (34 Front Street, Studio G21). Owners Jared Methe and Todd Kopiec…

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Springfield Police Recover Ghost Gun Parts Following Call for Suicidal Male, Call Attention to Need for Ghost Gun Regulations

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The Springfield Police Department recovered numerous parts used to build a so-called "ghost gun" last week after responding to a call for service regarding a suicidal male. Possession of such parts is not a chargeable offense, highlighting the need…

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Mayor Sarno to thank Shenell Ford for Donating Items and Brochures to Parental Leave Lactation Room in City Hall

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Attorney Talia Gee and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell joined with and thanked Shenell Ford of Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness for supporting the new parental leave lactation room in City Hall. Ford…

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Mayor Sarno brings Greetings to Kick-off Fatherhood the Responsibility of Leadership Beyond the Spotlight Event Sponsored by Comcast and TV One

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended and brought greetings to kick off Fatherhood the Responsibility of Leadership Beyond the Spotlight event featuring Shaquille O’Neal and sponsored by Comcast and TV One at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics to Begin July 1st

Splash into summer with the City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics Program! City residents will have an opportunity to swim all summer-long for free at Forest Park Pool. The season begins on Friday, July 1st and ends Saturday, August 13th. We will be…

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Keith O’Connor Appointed New Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Building Commissioner Steve Desilets announced today that longtime Zoning Inspector Keith O’Connor has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement following the retirement of Dave Cotter.

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Thursday Concert in the Park Moved to Barney Carriage House Tent

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The concert scheduled for this Thursday, June 9, 2022, will be held under the Barney Carriage House tent due to anticipated rain. Attendees are still encouraged to attend and to bring their own lawn chairs and a picnic.

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Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Raise Caribbean Flag

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Emergency Preparedness District Chief Tyrone Denson, Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce and city officials joined Maurice Lindsay and representatives from the Caribbean American…

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Mayor Sarno Issues D-Day Remembrance Statement

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Today, June 6, 2022 marks the 78th Anniversary of D-Day.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Seventy-Eight years ago, lest we never forget and always remember the ultimate sacrifices made by our veterans and their families on June 6, 1944. Dread the…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join with Springfield's LGBTQ+ Community for Inaugural Springfield Pride Parade

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman, Councilor Maria Perez, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, IT Director Andy Doty, Chief of…

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Mayor Sarno pays his Respect to Honor the Memory and Sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the Springfield Police Department's Memorial Monument today to pay his respect and honor the memory and sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose.

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Mayor Sarno joined with Ward 8 City Councilor Govan, State Representative Ramos, Senator Gomez and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to kickoff the 5th Annual Indian Orchard Blooms Campaign

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan, State Representative Orlando Ramos, State Senator Adam Gomez, Paul Caron and the Indian Orchard Neighborhood Council to kick off the 5th Annual Indian Orchard Blooms’ Campaign and…

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Westfield Mayor McCabe Wins Annual Mayor’s Cup

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, Agawam Mayor William Sapelli, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau and Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe for the Spirit of Springfield’s Golf Classic and the Annual Mayor’s Cup. Mayor…

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City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 169 Maple Street

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of 169 Maple Street. This is a historically significant…

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City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 471 Plainfield Street

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of 471 Plainfield Street. The property is located in the…

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy’s Retirement

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Bittersweet, Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy has always been a gentleman and did a fine job up in Amherst. I deeply appreciated our partnership. He’s been a good friend to me and continuing our UMass Springfield campus…

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Mayor Sarno, Senator Gomez, Representative Gonzalez and EOHED Secretary Kennealy meet with Hispanic American Institute

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and Executive Office of House and Economic Development (EOHED) Secretary Michael Kennealy met with members from the Hispanic American Institute today to discuss…

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Mayor Sarno Joins United Way of Pioneer Valley for 100th Anniversary Celebration

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the United Way of Pioneer Valley today for their 100th Anniversary celebration luncheon at the Springfield Sheraton. Mayor Sarno recognized the positive impact that United Way has had on our community and presented…

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