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Keith O’Connor Appointed New Deputy Director of Housing Code Enforcement
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.
Thursday Concert in the Park Moved to Barney Carriage House Tent
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.
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Raise Caribbean Flag
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…
Mayor Sarno Issues D-Day Remembrance Statement
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…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join with Springfield's LGBTQ+ Community for Inaugural Springfield Pride Parade
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…
Mayor Sarno pays his Respect to Honor the Memory and Sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose
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.
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
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…
Westfield Mayor McCabe Wins Annual Mayor’s Cup
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…
City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 169 Maple Street
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…
City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 471 Plainfield Street
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…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy’s Retirement
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…
Mayor Sarno, Senator Gomez, Representative Gonzalez and EOHED Secretary Kennealy meet with Hispanic American Institute
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…
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…
Mayor Sarno Meets with EOHED Secretary Kennealy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, CAFO TJ Plante and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan met with Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) Secretary Michael Kennealy today to discuss the continued partnership…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood to Honor the Memory and Sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood will mark the 10th anniversary with a remembrance ceremony to honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose on Saturday, June 4, 2022.
Street Dedication in Honor of State Representative Ben Swan
The City of Springfield will be hold a street dedication ceremony in honor of State Representative Benjamin Swan on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:00 am.
City Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 241 Main Street, Indian Orchard
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 241 Main Street, Indian Orchard.
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elias Brookings Apartments
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and city officials joined with Home City Development, Inc. today for a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Elias Brookings Apartments. The development transforms the former and historic…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Observe 11th Anniversary of June 1, 2011 Tornado with a Moment of Silence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judy Crowell gathered on the front steps of City Hall to observe the 11th anniversary of the…