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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Sheriff Cocchi to Discuss Mental Health and Drug Addiction Response and Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with…
Springfield Emergency Communications Remind Residents to Make Sure their House Number can be Seen from the Road
The Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications would like to remind residents to make sure that their house number can be clearly seen from the road. This helps emergency responders if they…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Public Library Kickoff Summer Reading Club and Announce Elimination of Overdue Fines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Library Assistant Director for Public Services Jean Canosa Albano and Springfield Library Commission Chair Steve Cary and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero to kick…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Back Long-time School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to welcome back long-time former School Committee member and City Councilor Attorney Ken Shea to the Law Department. Working with City Solicitor Judge John Payne and…
DPW to Begin Annual Line Painting on Public Streets
Shortly after July 1, 2022, the DPW will begin our annual line painting throughout the City. All of the work will be completed overnight and we expect the work to take about 3 months.
Demo Preparation for Mass Mutual Center Parking Garage to Begin
Beginning the week of July 4, 2022, site preparation will occur for the demolition of the Mass Mutual Center parking garage. Roadway barricades will be installed and the following traffic patterns…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials welcome new AIC President Hubert Benitez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with and welcomed new American International College (AIC) President Hubert Benitez, AIC Board of…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Gandara Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Gandara…
Mayor Sarno Joined for Bittersweet Farewell for Outgoing City Council President Marcus Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to celebrate and thank Marcus Williams for his to service to our Springfield as a City Councilor for seven years, serving as Council President for the past year and a…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Governor Baker and Administration for DCR Summer Nights 2022 Kick-Off at the South End Community Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Governor Charlie Baker, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Bethany A. Card, and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Douglas…
Mayor Sarno Joins Fire Commissioner Calvi to Congratulate Newly Graduated Dispatchers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and Deputy Chief Of Staff Services David Wells to congratulate 6 new dispatchers on their graduation.
Mayor Sarno states, “To our…
Public Comment Period for City of Springfield’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Is Open Until 7/15/22
The City of Springfield is pleased to announce the opportunity for public comment on the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update. The public comment period will be open July 1, 2022 through July 15, 2022.
…Mayor Sarno Joins for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of Goodwill’s Pioneer Valley Job Training and Operations Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Goodwill President and CEO Joanne Hilferty and Board members for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of their new Pioneer Valley Job Training and…
Mayor Sarno Issues Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson – 1st Black Woman on Supreme Court
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Another glass ceiling shattered with the first black woman on the Supreme Court as Ketanji Brown Jackson is sworn in today. Congratulations to her and her family – this…
Mayor Sarno and Development Officials Announce Visionary North Riverfront Development Plans
Possible Site for New State Courthouse
Mayor Sarno Joins Councilor Govan for Launch of Mental Health Check-in Days in Court Square
Mental Health Check-in Days are planned for the third Wednesday of the month for the rest of the summer.
Mayor Sarno Joins with Spirit of Springfield for Star Spangled Springfield Announcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, and Springfield Police’s Deputy Chief Kent and Captain Ackers joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and the Spirit of Springfield…