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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Retired Longtime Springfield Redevelopment Authority Director Dominic R. Sarno’s Passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, I am very sorry to hear about retired and longtime Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Director Dominic R. Sarno’s passing. My wife Carla and I…
58th Annual Youth Fishing Derby Coming Up
The Springfield Elks Lodge presents the 58th Annual Cote-Sullivan Youth Fishing Derby with the Cops & Bobbers, Hooks & Ladders Program
Saturday April 29, 2023
7:30am - noon
Forest Park -…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at Springfield Jewish Community Center Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended and brought greetings at the Springfield Jewish Community Center’s Holocaust Remembrance Day Community Program, Yom Hashoah Program, on Tuesday, April 18th at the…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from…
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Elms College Students
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from Sheileen Diaz and Kendris Deleon-Ceballos, students at Elms College. Mayor Sarno answered their questions about what it means to serve as mayor for the…
Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Officials Tout Springfield’s Resiliency and Efficiency Updates - Celebrate Springfield’s Environmental Achievements -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, Director of Open Space Peter Krupczak, Assistant Director of Facilities Management…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Executive Director of PBRM Sullivan Announce Continued Partnership to Enhance Forest Park Patrols
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan to…
Spirit of Springfield Announces Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood as 2023 World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chair
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, the Spirit of Springfield Board members, MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley, Peter Lappin, Chairman of the…
Springfield Police FIU Detectives Seize Four Firearms including an AR Pistol, Various Weaponry, Trafficking Amounts of Cocaine and Heroin, Nearly $30,000 in Cash
On Tuesday April 18th at approximately 2:45 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan, members of the Springfield Police…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Fenton joined with MGM Springfield for Announcement of Additional Expansion and Reopening of Operations and Amenities
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Chair of the Councils Casino Oversight Committee, joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce the…
Mayor Sarno and Hartford Mayor Bronin make Friendly Wager on AHL Calder Cup Playoff Series between Thunderbirds and Wolf Pack
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin made a friendly wager on the AHL Calder Cup playoff series between the Springfield Thunderbirds and the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Mayor Sarno Announces IAFF Local 648 Votes to Ratify New Contract
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 648 has voted to ratify…
Mayor Sarno speaks with Sacred Heart Church Over 60 Club
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with the Sacred Heart Church Over 60 Club on Friday, April 14th and spoke about the many positive programs, initiatives and developments happening across the city. …
Mayor Sarno attends Mercy Medical Center TeamBirth Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center for a special TeamBirth event at the hospital’s Family Life Center on Friday, April 14th. The TeamBirth is a new initiative to enhance the…
Mayor Sarno asks Springfield State Delegation to support key Funding Initiatives during State FY24 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a letter to the Springfield state delegation today asking them to support key budgetary items during the state FY24 budget hearings, including an increase to Unrestricted…
Bob ‘The Bike Guy’ and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Surprise 2nd Grade Student with Custom-Built Bike
Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and members from the Springfield Police Department joined with Rebecca M. Johnson Principal Chris Sutton and staff, to surprise Ms. Donna Swift’s 2nd grade student, Benjamin…
Springfield Redevelopment Authority Receives Responses to Recent Solicitation of Prime Downtown Properties
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham announced today, the receipt of five (5) proposals in…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Congratulate Deputy Public Health Commissioner Tiana Davis on being named MPHA Emerging Leader / Alfred Frechette Award Honoree
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris congratulate Deputy Public Health Commissioner Tiana Davis on being named the Massachusetts Public Health…
City of Springfield Honors 65th Infantry Regiment on National Borrinqueñeer's Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans Services Director Tom Belton, in coordination with Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. Gumersindo Gomez held the…