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Springfield Fire Department and the Springfield Association of Firefighters Local 648 Help Out with Food Distribution
Members of the Springfield Fire Department and the Springfield Association of Firefighters Local 648 helped today at the Oasis Foodbank at Central High School. Local 648 Union President Chad Jacobs…
FBI Data: Overall crime continues to decrease in Springfield, violent crime down 9%
The FBI released its annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) on Monday. This report shows detailed crime information for cities across the country. In the past ten years overall part one crime* has…
Mayor Sarno Proclaims October "Energy Efficiency Month"
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, in recognition of the 5th annual national Energy Efficiency Day on October 7, 2020, has proclaimed the entire month of October as "Energy Efficiency Month" in the City of…
Mayor Sarno Wishes Ron Willoughby Executive Director of the Springfield Rescue Mission a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with members and friends of the Springfield Rescue Mission to celebrate Executive Director and CEO Ron Willoughby will is retiring after 33 years of dedicated service. …
Mayor Sarno stopped by to View the new Brick Mason Square Apartments Sign
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to view the new Mason Square Apartments sign that was recently built. The new apartment building was formerly the old Indian Motorcycle building and the Mason Square…
Mayor Sarno and Cabinet Heads Meet Virtually with Congressman Neal for Federal HEROES Act Update
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, CAFO TJ Plante, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Health and Human Services (HHS)…
City of Springfield Announces Guidance for Celebrating Halloween
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno in consultation and at the recommendation and agreement with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Board of Public Health have announced that…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Addressed the Commonwealth’s latest COVID-19 Risk Assessment Map -Springfield Now a ‘Red’ High-Risk Community -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris held a press briefing to address the Commonwealth’s latest COVID-19 Risk Assessment Map in which…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Representatives from Eversource Energy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with James W. Hunt, Esp., Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Chief Communications Officer for Eversource Energy. The meeting included a discussion on…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick, School Committee Members and City Officials Tour New Brightwood / Lincoln School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick; Director of the Department of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey; Ward 1 City Councilor Adam Gomez; School Committee…
State Department of Public Health Issues Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
The State Department of Public Health has issued tips for residents to enjoy a safe and healthy Halloween. These guidelines are taken out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing COVID-19…
Mayor Sarno and Civilian Community Police Hearing Board Hold Community Outreach Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with retired State Supreme Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, City…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Sheriff Cocchi for a Neighborhood Day of Action
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Sheriff Nick Cocchi and a dedicated crew of over 100 strong from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for a neighborhood Day of Action to clean up litter and…
Mayor Sarno meets with Western New England University President Dr. Robert Johnson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again welcomed Dr. Robert Johnson, the new President for Western New England University (WNEU). This continues the series of meetings Mayor Sarno has been holding with his…
Mayor Sarno joins with the Spirit of Springfield for the Golf Classic
In good fun and to support the Spirit of Springfield, golfers took to Franconia Golf Course on Friday, September 25, 2020, for the postponed Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic. Before the 10:00 am…
Mayor Sarno Joined with New Valley Bank & Trust to Kick-off the Grand Opening of their Downtown Springfield Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with representatives from New Valley Bank & Trust as they kicked off their grand opening and open house event at their new downtown Springfield location at One Monarch…
City of Springfield and Spirit of Springfield Announce Plans for Bright Nights - with COVID-19 Protocols
Mayor Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Executive Director of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Jeffrey A. Fletcher, Collection Owner of African-American Collection
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Jeffrey A. Fletcher (retired New Haven Police Officer/Detective and part-time United States Marshall for the State of Connecticut)…
Mass Support to Host Suicide Prevention Town Hall
On Thursday, September 24th at 7pm, join us for a virtual town hall on youth suicide prevention. This topic is of the utmost importance always but especially in light of COVID-19, and September is…
Mayor Sarno Joins More than 60 Mayors in Opposing Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Rule Rolling Back Protections
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has joined thousands of other Americans and more than 60 other mayors who represent more than 21 million constituents in submitting a public comment and letter opposing a…