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Mayor Sarno Attends Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Granny’s Baking Table
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Granny’s Baking Table founders Sonya Yelder and Todd Crosset along with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) Director Chris Russell, BID Executive Assistant Michelle Grout,…
City of Springfield to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Resources Available for Homeowners and Landlords
The City of Springfield Office of Housing along with Springfield Healthy Homes and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a virtual Town Hall on resources available for Springfield homeowners and landlords on de-leading their…
Congressman Neal Announces $7.2 Million Grant for PVTA
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce a $7.21 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2021 Low and No Emission…
City of Springfield to Begin Final Phase Demolition Cleanup at MCDI Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti on their Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with co-workers and friends to wish Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved, happy and healthy retirement.
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1, 2021, due to the anticipated heat.
City of Springfield to Open Forest Park Pool Early Due to Heat Wave
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the Forest Park swimming pool will open Monday, June 28, 2021, a week ahead of schedule, due to the anticipated…
Mayor Sarno to Appoint Retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to Community Police Hearing Board
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will appoint retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB). Judge Payne will be replacing Attorney Ernesto Castillo who is stepping downing.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Andrea Stone on her Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the City Clerk’s Office to wish Andrea Stone congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved and happy and healthy retirement.
Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with White Lion Brewing for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with White Lion Brewing President Raymond Berry and his team for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of White Lion's new downtown location in Tower Square.
State Senator Adam…
Mayor Sarno Thanks City Hall Facility Staff for their Continued Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to thank City Hall facility staff for their continued efforts providing assistance for our residents and business community that visit City Hall.
Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with MassHousing for Bergen Circle Groundbreaking
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with MassHousing for the groundbreaking ceremony at Bergen Circle. MassHousing closed on $21.2 million in affordable housing financing for the refinancing and extensive rehabilitation of the…
Spirit of Springfield Holds Pubic Safety Meeting with Public Safety Officials from the Region to Prepare for 4th of July Fireworks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for their public safety meeting with public safety officials from the region as they discussed preparations for the 4th of July fireworks. Departments and agencies involved included the…
City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Sarno’s FY22 Budget
The Springfield City Council unanimously approved Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s $756 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The FY22 budget includes no layoffs and maintains all core services and represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year’s…
SPD Releases Footage of Armed Suspect Pointing his Firearm at Officers and Bystanders
The Springfield Police Department is releasing city camera footage showing an incident that occurred Sunday night during which an armed suspect, after allegedly firing his gun, repeatedly pointed his firearm at responding officers and bystanders…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes “National Go Skateboarding Day” in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan, in collaboration with Rosemary Tracey Woods of Art for the Soul Gallery and Betsy Johnson of WalkBike Springfield will recognize…
Eversource Offers Assistance Programs for Residential Customers
Need help with your Eversource bill, residents are encouraged to take advantage of their extended payment plan and other programs to help with their bill. If you’re enrolled in an assistance program or payment plan your service won’t be disconnected…
Congressman Neal Celebrates Child Tax Credit at Square One
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means visited Springfield’s Square One on Monday morning to celebrate the success of the expanded Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and bring awareness to the monthly…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and State Officials Joined with Mercy Medical Center to Recognize their Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Scores
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and state officials joined with Mercy Medical Center to recognize their back to back Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A scores. For 20 years, the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Joined with the Brethren Community Foundation for Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined with the Brethren Community Foundation at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center for a Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration included musical and Gospel…