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Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Mayoral Aide Click-Bruce Meet with Stone Soul Festival Co-Founder Jay Griffin and Committee Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with Stone Soul Festival Co-Founder and Program Chairman Jay Griffin and committee members today to review the…
Contingent of Springfield Police Officers to Attend Wednesday Memorial Services for Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci
The Springfield Police Department will be sending a contingent of officers to Revere on Wednesday, March 9 to honor the life of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci.
Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Operation Manager Michael Tranghese Visits 1st Grade Students at Washington Elementary School
Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Operation Manager Michael Tranghese visited with Ms. Alexa Tranghese’s first grade students at Washington Elementary School today to read and teach the kids about the 911 system.
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement in Support of Board of Police Commissioner Robert ‘Cee’ Jackson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states. “This whole charade has been orchestrated by City Councilors Justin Hurst and Tracye Whitfield and ‘they should be ashamed of themselves!’ Commissioner Jackson is a beloved and well-respected community leader,…
Baystate Health Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Since First Patient was Transferred into the Mass Mutual Building
This week marked a milestone for the City of Springfield and Baystate Health. Baystate Celebrated the 10th Anniversary since the first patient was transferred into their Mass Mutual Building.
Springfield Police Department Promotes Two Lieutenants and Four Sergeants
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood announced the promotions of two Lieutenants and four Sergeants Friday at a pinning ceremony held at Springfield City Hall. City Councilor Justin Hurst and members of the…
Rabbi Noach Kosofsky Visits with Mayor Sarno and Provides Prayer and Blessing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Rabbi Noach Kosofsky Director/Principal of Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy and in continuing a tradition from Rabbi Kosofsky’s late father-in-law Rabbi Dovid Edelman, provided Mayor Sarno with a prayer and…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Wish City Solicitor Ed Pikula a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with City Solicitor Edward M. Pikula to wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement. Attorney Pikula is retiring as the longest serving City Solicitor in the City of Springfield’s history.
Mayor Sarno Appoints Paul Phaneuf to Springfield Parking Authority Board of Directors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Paul Phaneuf to the Springfield Parking Authority Board of Directors.
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan Visited with the Residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to discuss Lake Massasoit Dam Restoration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan joined with the residents at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing to discuss the dam restoration project on Lake Massasoit.
Mayor Sarno Appoints Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, per the decision of the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) and as the appointing authority for the City of Springfield, announced today the five (5) members to the Board of Police Commissioners.
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health,…
Mayor Sarno Joined with RiseUp Springfield to Kick Off Business Education Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at Valley Venture Mentors as they kick off a new session of the RiseUp Springfield Business Education Program. The class included approximately 15 small business owners and is funded through the city’s…
Mayor Sarno and Mayoral Aide Click-Bruce meet with Veronica McNair to discuss Harambee
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce met with Harambee President Veronica McNair to discuss the success of the Harambee festival in August 2021, and plans for Harambee 2022.
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Joined with Springfield Dominican Community for Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with our Springfield Dominican Community for a special flag raising ceremony to commemorate Dominican Independence Day. Those in attendance included State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representative…
Community Input Sought in Springfield Public Schools FY2023 Budgeting Process
The Springfield School Committee will hold a Public Input Session to solicit input regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget.
Judge Releases Repeat Prolific Offender with Two Open Gun Cases on $5000 Bail
Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno continue call for state lawmakers to pass Governor Baker’s Dangerousness Bill after another head-scratching decision by a Judge.
On Saturday February 19 Detectives assigned to the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno, Councilwoman Perez & Team Meet on Continued North End Enhancements and Initiatives
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez, who always advocates so passionately for her district, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Patrick Sullivan, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and…
Republican Newspaper Issues Correction in Today's Paper
The Republican Newspaper issued a correction in today's (February 24, 2022) paper where they incorrectly reported that per the Supreme Judicial Courts (SJC) ruling that the City Council would appoint members to the Springfield Board of Police…
City Hall and all Municipal Buildings Closed Friday, February 25, 2022
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that after consulting with Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli and Emergency Preparedness Director District Chief Tyrone Denson, it has been determined that due to the difficult timing of…