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Sunday, May 19, 2024

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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan thank Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and Crew for Continued Partnership on City Projects

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM), and Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak stopped by the old trolley pavilion on Thursday to thank Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and his crew for their continued partnership on city projects.

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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the passing of Forest Park Neighborhood Advocate Belle Rita Novak

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “So very sorry to hear about Belle Rita’s passing.

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Mayor Sarno Appoints Christy Torres to Board of Police Commissioners

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Christy Torres of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners.

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Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood Announce Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant from State Department of Mental Health

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood announced today that the Springfield Police Department has been awarded a Jail/Arrest Diversion Program Grant of $367,474 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH).

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Mayor Sarno and Councilor Lederman attend Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Council President Jesse Lederman joined with Live Well Springfield, Commonwealth Murals, Blues to Green, and community residents for a special Climate Justice Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for Open House Event

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with other local mayors, and city and state officials to welcome Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell as she held a special open house event at her Springfield Office on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno Visit with Seniors at Raymond Jordan Senior Center for Special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Department of Elder Affairs and seniors for a special Rock the Runway Summer Fashion Show at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Mayor Sarno welcomes Mayor of Bracigliano Italy

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Paul Picknelly, Honorary Consul General of Italy, welcomed Giovanni Luliano, Mayor of Bracigliano, Italy, a town in the province of Salerno, to Springfield on Wednesday, July 12th.

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Response to Media Reports About Drinking Water Quality from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (Commission) is providing correction and clarification to statements made in recent news reports about drinking water quality.

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Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit Marks 2nd Anniversary with 315th Illegal Gun Seized

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Springfield Police Department’s Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) seized its 315th illegally possessed firearm Monday in just two years since its creation.

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City of Springfield Opens Cooling Centers

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers Wednesday, July 12th and July 13th, 2023, due to the anticipated heat.

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Free jazz and blues concert at Springfield Armory National Historic Site

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

The historic grounds of Springfield Armory National Historic Site will be swinging to the sounds of big band music on Saturday, July 15th from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes.

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Mayor Sarno and Councilor Fenton Continue Efforts to advance Digital Equity and Internet Access for Springfield Residents

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Attorney Michael Fenton, Chair of the City Councils ad-hoc committee and working group on Digital Equity and Internet Access along with co-chairs Dr. Frank Robinson and Archbishop Timothy Paul Baymon, met with Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, IT Director Andrew Doty, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, and Jean Canosa Albano, Assistant Director for Springfield Library, to continue discussions on the city’s plans to advance and enhance digital equity and internet access in Springfield.

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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Councilors Fenton and Curran, and PBRM Director Sullivan join with Atwater Park Neighborhood for Reopening of Atwater Park Fountain

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and City Councilors Attorney Michael Fenton and Attorney Sean Curran joined with Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan and the Atwater Park Civic Association for the grand reopening of the Atwater Park fountain on Tuesday, July 11th.

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes and Brings Greetings at Motor Maids Convention

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the Motor Maids Convention on Tuesday, July 11th at the Sheraton Hotel.

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Mayor Sarno welcomes special visit from Olivia and Family

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a special visit from 6-year-old Olivia and family, Karen and Stephen Bosworth, Aaron Nugent and Amanda Merchant, today.

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‘Movie in the Park’ Scheduled for Today, Monday, 7/10/23 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan announces that due to the inclement weather forecasted for this evening the movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru” scheduled for tonight, Monday, July 10th at Marshall Roy Park is canceled.

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Mayor Sarno Meets with Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons on their Continued Community Outreach Efforts

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to once again be with the members of the Prince Hall Sumner Lodge #5 Accepted Free Masons, which includes former speedy High School of Commerce point guard ‘Fast Eddie Anderson,’ retired Sheriff’s Department staff Bobby Hartsfield, and member of the Board of Police Commissioners Robert “Cee” Jackson to name a few.”

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Mayor Sarno calls Together and Expands Initial Working Group to address Uptick of Gun Violence in our City

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 9, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno following up on his enhanced public safety announcement and initial meeting with community partners and religious leaders last week, is expanding the initial working group and will conduct a meeting of a cross section of community and religious stakeholders relating to an uptick of gun violence.

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Spirit of Springfield Star Spangled 4th of July

By Springfield City Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard E. Neal joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and other officials, and thousands of families for a special Star Spangled 4th of July event at our Riverfront Park.