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Mayor Sarno: Police Supervisors Being Unreasonable to our Taxpayers on Contract Negotiations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “My administration has been very supportive of our ‘men and women in blue’. We have put a very fair and reasonable contract offer on the table for both our Police…
Mayor Sarno Sends Thank You Letter to New Owners of Valentine Mansion
February 14, 2019
Ms. Prewitt & Family,
Just in case you missed it. Proud photo shots and article that caught my eye - "great way to celebrate Valentine's Day and welcome to Springfield!" Thank you…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Nathan Bill’s Case
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “As soon as this was brought to my attention, I immediately ordered an outside independent Judge (retired Justice Bertha Josephson) and an outside independent Attorney…
“Fabulous February” Winter Fun Activities Kicks off Next Monday
Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management is having a party and everyone is invited. On Monday, February 18, 2019, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Board of Park…
Springfield Police Department Awards Contract to Consultant for Body Worn Cameras
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri announced on Monday February 11th, Winbourne Consulting has been awarded the contract to oversee the implementation of body-worn cameras for the…
Mayor Sarno Directs Schematic Design for Birnie Avenue Overpass
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick, School Committee Member Maria Perez, Public Works Director Chris Cignoli and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation…
City of Springfield Advances Process to Plan for the Implementation of Adult Use Marijuana Law and Regulations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that the process to implement adult use marijuana laws in the City of Springfield will include a Request for Qualifications/Proposals and application, expected to be…
Mayor Sarno Sends Letter to Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Gus Bickford
Chairman Bickford and Democratic Party Committee,
First of all, thank you for selecting Springfield for your/our Issues Convention. If I or my city team can be of any assistance to you for a…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on State Democratic Party Convention Decision to Come to Springfield – But Not Invite Him to Speak
“First of all, I am pleased that the Party selected Springfield and we will do everything in our power to aid in a successful convention. My endorsement for Governor Baker was based on the fact that…
City, SRA Open New Conference Room at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Armando Feliciano, Chair of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA), announce the opening of a Conference Center in Historic Union Station. This state-of-the-art room…
Mayor Sarno Shares Springfield’s Progress on Going Green
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was represented by Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks Buildings and Recreation, speaking today at a press conference at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at…
City of Springfield Awarded PARC Grant to Redevelop Emily Bill Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management are announcing the City has been awarded by…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Parks Department Announce Major Grant for Ruth Elizabeth Park
Congressman Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission announce major funding to…
Last Day to File FY19 Overvalue Applications is this Friday
The City of Springfield Board of Assessors reminds residents that the final day to file Fiscal Year 2019 Overvalue Applications for Abatements on both real and personal property is this Friday,…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of PBRM, Patrick Sullivan, Issue Ice Safety Warning to Stay Off of Lakes and Ponds
Due to the recent snow, the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) is issuing a warning that ice on Springfield lakes and ponds is not safe. The recent blanket of snow on our…
City of Springfield Cold Weather Emergency Response Taskforce Meets
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno instructed his cold weather response team be convened by Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris to discuss the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document for cold weather…
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Atty. Talia Gee Conducts Recruiting for Upcoming Police Officer Exam
Atty. Talia Gee, who was appointed as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno early this month, has hit the ground running conducting recruiting efforts at local colleges for the…
Pynchon Plaza Renovation Project Slated for Public Bid
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Park Commission Chairman Brian Santaniello, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces the Demolition of 217 St. James Avenue
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Community Development and Code Enforcement Officials today announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 217 Saint James Avenue.
“The City…