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Matthias Josephus Housey and Dad Visit with Mayor Sarno
On a busy Monday morning Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received a special visit from 8 year old Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School student Matthias Josephus Housey and his dad, Rev. Josephus Housey Jr.…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement of Sympathy to the Families and Friends of Weymouth Shooting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states first of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to the families and friends of Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna and Senior Citizen Vera…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal Unveil New Union Station Benches
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “We are grateful to Congressman Neal for his efforts in acquiring these benches from New York City’s Grand Central Station. I believe it is important to preserve the…
Mayor Sarno Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Jaime Ulloa Park Renovations
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick J. Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management and the Springfield Park Commission…
Mayor Sarno and Bob Ford Visit and Exchange of Artwork
Mayor Sarno visited with Bob Ford and family on Sunday. Mr. Ford is a 1963 graduate of Classical High School and teaches Management at the University of Central Florida. He was visiting Springfield…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Meets with East Springfield Neighborhood Council
Members of the East Springfield Neighborhood Council (ESNC) had coffee with Mayor Domenic Sarno and his Director of Constituent Services William Baker this morning in the Mayor’s Office.
The ESNC…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Police Executive Research Forum
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with representatives of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) yesterday to discuss the work they are conducting on behalf of the City to…
Free Public Legal Q&A Library Forums at the Mason Square Branch Library
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Springfield Library Q & A Forums at the Mason Square Branch Library this summer
The Hampden County Legal Clinic (HCLC) is re-launching of one of our most impactful community…
State Supported Syringe Access Services Program Authorized for Springfield
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris sent a letter to the State Department of Public Health authorizing the…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Hampden County Register of Deeds Donald E. Ashe
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
“I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Register of Deeds Don Ashe. He was always a gentleman, always dapperly clad and he brought professionalism to the Registry of…
Mayor Sarno – “What the hell does it take to hold a violent repeat offender!”
Mayor Sarno comments on the fatal shooting and drug activity incident on Westminster Street
Friday, July 6, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to the…
Update: Cooling Centers Opening in the City of Springfield
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the…
City of Springfield Emergency Communications (Springfield 9-1-1) to Begin Accepting Phase II Wireless Calls Directly from 9-1-1 Callers
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Emergency Communications Director D. Jeremy DeMar announce the City of Springfield’s agreement with the State 9-1-1 Department to begin…
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for 4th of July Holiday
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Due to the holiday, there will be no collection of rubbish, yard waste or recycling materials on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Residents normally scheduled for these services on…
Forest Park Pool Closed Today
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management has announced that the swimming pool in Forest Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3, 2018…
Former Indian Orchard Fire Station Development Opportunity Announced
Monday, July 2, 2018
The City of Springfield announced this week the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the property known as the former Indian Orchard Fire Station in the Indian Orchard…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Announce Cooling Centers and Additional Ways for Residents to Stay Cool and Safe During Heat Wave
Monday, July 2, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers in the…
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of Former Marble Street Apartments
Mayor Sarno Continues Neighborhood Improvement Initiatives
Friday, June 29, 2018
This afternoon, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Springfield Community Development Officials…
Commissioner Barbieri and Mayor Sarno Announce Continued Professional Standards Initiatives
Thursday, June 28, 2018
The Springfield Police Department and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) will begin working together in July to review the department’s Internal Investigation Unit’s…
Mayor Sarno Announces Carregan’s Lounge to Shut Down
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said, “In the name of public safety, I am pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to shut down Carregan’s.”
Carregan’s Lounge is…