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Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Light It up Blue to Recognize Autism Awareness Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined with Ayanna Crawford, CHD VP of Children and Families John Roberson and Jacqueline Williams-Hines for a special Light It Up Blue ceremony to recognize Autism Awareness Day in the City…
Springfield Police Department Reminds Drivers of Hands-Free Law, Urges Safe Driving Practices During Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Springfield Police Department is reminding drivers of the Massachusetts Hands-Free Law as well as the importance of staying focused while operating a vehicle.
Springfield Public Schools to Lift Mask Mandate
The Springfield Public Schools (SPS) face mask mandate will be lifted beginning Monday, April 4th, although with exceptions and several important recommendations, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick announced today.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Joined with MGM Springfield and Mass Gaming Commission to Announce PlayMyWay Program in Support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and members from the Mass Gaming Commission (MGC) to support Problem Gambling Awareness Month by…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Spirit of Springfield to Announce MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley as 2022 Honorary Chair for World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and city officials joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Spirit of Springfield Board Chair John Sjoberg, 2021 World’s Largest Pancake…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Police Trial Verdict
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “This finally closes an ugly chapter in the history of our Police Department. Inappropriate actions by any officer will not be tolerated. Police Superintendent Clapprood and I will continue to focus on the reforms and…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join with Indian Orchard Citizens Council for Neighborhood Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan and city officials joined with Ward 8 City Councilor Zaida Govan and members from the Indian…
Mayor Sarno Applauds Caring Health Center’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno applauds Caring Health Center’s continued efforts collaborating with the City of Springfield to provide testing and vaccination clinics for our residents. At their most recent COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic over the…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood, Fire Commissioner Calvi and City Officials Joined with MGM Springfield for Special First Responders Event to Thank Springfield Police and Fire Departments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and city officials joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and the MGM Springfield team at Taps Sports Bar for a special First Responder…
Springfield Central Library Illumination
The Springfield Central Library is shining bright as the beacon of learning and hope here in the City of Springfield. Special thanks to Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, the Springfield Library, Friends of the Library, the BID and…
Mayor Sarno and City ARPA Team Announce Third Round of ARPA RFP Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today at the Mental Health Association (MHA) on Worthington Street the third round of ARPA RFP funding awards under the small business and non-profit categories. The…
Springfield Police Seize 13 Off-Highway Vehicles during Anti-Dirt Bike Details
Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood is pleased to announce the results of another multi-day illegal OHV/Dirt Bike public safety detail. Springfield Police Officers seized 13 off-highway vehicles during three strategic details during…
Mayor Sarno and Fire Commissioner Calvi Hold Promotion and Graduation Ceremony for Springfield Fire Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi held a special promotion and graduation ceremony for the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) today at the Raymond M. Sullivan Safety Complex. Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Chief…
Springfield City Council Passes Legislation Establishing the Springfield Housing Trust Fund
The Springfield City Council on Friday granted final passage to legislation establishing the Springfield Housing Trust Fund.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Le Greque Restaurant on 40 Years in Business
– Welcomes Them Back to Tower Square for Grand Reopening –
Springfield Emergency Communications Now Hiring
The Springfield Fire Department Office of Emergency Communications is now hiring for 911 dispatchers
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join with New North Citizens Council for Neighborhood Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Principal Planner Alvin Allen and city officials joined with Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez for a…
Cheryl Clapprood Sworn In as Springfield Police Superintendent
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the swearing in of Cheryl Clapprood as Springfield Police Superintendent today in City Hall. Clapprood was sworn in by City Clerk Gladys Oyola. Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Deputy Chief William Cochrane, Sgt. Jaime…
Mayor Sarno and Superintendent Warwick Honor Central High School Girls Basketball Team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Central High School Principal Tad Tokarz, Athletic Director Dwayne Early, Coach James Gee and the Central High School girls basketball team to honor and acknowledge them for winning…
Mayor Sarno welcomes 413 Elite the ABA newest Basketball Team
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce welcomed and congratulated 413 Elite, the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) newest team. In November 2021, the ABA announced that they had added the Springfield based team, 413 Elite,…