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State Representative Gonzalez Provides Mayor Sarno with an Update on Pending State Legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Communications Director William Baker sat down and met with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Safety…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood thank Jan and Bernadette Piepul for Generous $10,000 Donation to Springfield Police Department K9 Unit
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and K9 Officer Tommy Horne and K9 Alcatraz, K9 Officer Eric Blair and K9 Flexx joined the Piepul's to thank them for their very generous…
SPD Firearms Investigation Unit Seize Loaded Firearm, 50 Round Drums and Drugs from Repeat Offender
At approximately 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday October 4th, members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit executed a search warrant and seized an arsenal of firepower and various drugs from a…
Join the Conversation: Mental Health for the Culture Workshop
This is an educational workshop for adults about inter-generational trauma within the Black and Latinx community and how it effects our children. As parents/guardians we also need to take care of…
Mayor Sarno and Inner-City Youth Scuba Diving Team Announce Youth Swim Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined with Inner-City Youth Scuba Diving Team organizers, Rebecca Johnson Elementary School Principal Christopher Sutton and Rebecca Johnson…
Mayor Sarno stops by Duggan Academy to view progress on Duggan Field: Athletic Field Turf Installed - Sarno Administration continued Commitment to Youth Development Projects -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Duggan Academy today to view the progress on the improvements to the soon to be named Ted Plumb Field and Duggan Park. The athletic field turf has now been…
Mayor Sarno Announces $3.4 million in 14th Round of ARPA Awards - $9.9 million for Direct Assistance to Households -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and the city’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the 14th round of ARPA awards totaling $3.4 million. To date,…
A Night Under the Stars in Forest Park - Free Concert
Thursday, October 12th
A Night Under the Stars with the unveiling of the Theodore Geisel Bas Relief honoring the longest serving park superintendent and his son, Theodore K. Geisel, aka Dr Seuss. …
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Veterans’ Day
The City of Springfield’s Veterans Department is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of cemeteries for Veterans’ Day. Veterans’ Day is Saturday, November 11, 2023. Flagging will take…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Rev. Avery Announce $500,000 ARPA Award for Historic MLK Community Presbyterian Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, Pastor of MLK Community Presbyterian Church, to announce a $500,000 American Rescue…
City of Springfield Raises Italian Flag for Italian Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Representatives Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Carlos Gonzalez, State Senators Adam Gomez and Jacob Oliveira, Springfield Fire…
Mayor Sarno attended Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association Moon Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association Moon Festival on Sunday, October 1st. The traditional Moon Festival is a holiday where family and friends can gather…
Springfield Police & Hampden County Sherriff’s Department to Offer Gun Buy-Back Program
The Springfield Police Department is partnering with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department on a gun buyback program.
Mayor Sarno brings Greetings at Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems Annual Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems Annual Fall Conference on Monday, October 2nd at the Springfield Sheraton Hotel. Acting…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Sullivan Announce Series of Special Events to Celebrate 140 Anniversary of the Springfield Parks Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), joined with the Springfield Parks Commission, Deputy Director of Parks Peter…
Mayor Sarno attended Open House for Community Caring Clinic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended a special open house event for Community Caring Clinic’s new office space at 55 State Street on Thursday, September 28th. The clinic specializes in treating mental…
Mayor Sarno joined with East Springfield Neighborhood Council for Check Your Speed Standout
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Kathy Brown, Marie and John Koski, and the East Springfield Neighborhood Council for a check your speed standout in the neighborhood. The Springfield Police Traffic…
Springfield Police Arrest Suspect in Stolen Hyundai that Striked Two Occupied Cruisers and an Officer while Out on Bail for Firearms, Stolen Motor Vehicle and Hit & Run Charges: Injured Officers Rescue Girl from Burning Stolen Car
At approximately 6:15 p.m. Tuesday September 26th, Springfield Police Officers arrested 19-year-old Daniel Walker along with a 14-year-old female and a 14-year-old male in connection with an incident…
Mayor Sarno and Local Businesses join with Rays of Hope for Special Light Up Springfield Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and local businesses and community supporters joined with Rays of Hope founder Lucy Giuggio-Carvalho, Michelle Graci, Kathy Tobin and the incredible Rays of Hope team, including…
Mayor Sarno and Officials attend Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tania M. Barber Learning Institute
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Senator Adam Gomez, State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Bud Williams, and City Councilor Justin Hurst for a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the…