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City of Springfield Forest Park Concert Series Returns
The Forest Park Amphitheater will soon be alive again with the sound of music. The Springfield Park Department will host the Forest Park Concert Series beginning on Thursday August 19th at the Forest Park Amphitheater. The outdoor concerts, all…
Mayor Murphy Hosted Meeting with Mayor Sarno, Mayor Vieau, and State Representatives Ramos and Duffy to Discuss Regional Efforts to Curb Illegal Dirt Bikes
Mayor Terry Murphy of Holyoke hosted a meeting in Holyoke City Hall with Mayor John Vieau of Chicopee and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno of Springfield to discuss the continued regional efforts to curb illegal use of dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris on Being Named a 2021 William Pynchon Award Winner
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am just elated my/our ‘elegant and eloquent’ Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris has been named a 2021 William Pynchon Award winner – Congratulations and well deserved! Helen has been my…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce COVID-19 Youth Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will establish a COVID-19 Youth Council as part of the very successful Vax Force. The COVID-19 Youth Council…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Superintendent Warwick to Bring Welcome Remarks at the New Educator Orientation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent Daniel Warwick to provide welcome remarks to new Springfield Public Schools teachers and staff at the new educator orientation Zoom meeting.
Mayor Sarno Thanks MGM Springfield for Donating Water to City Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked MGM Springfield for donating much needed water to the City of Springfield’s cooling centers.
Mayor Sarno Joins with Baystate Health to Recognize National Health Center Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Baystate Health at their Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center to acknowledge and recognize National Health Center Week. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring the week of August 8-14, 2021 as…
Mayor Sarno Names Patrice “Chae” Swan New Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance Director
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today named Patrice “Chae” Swan to the new post of Director of the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC). Mr. Swan previously served as Senior Project Manager in the City’s Office of Management and Budget.
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Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Councilor Edwards Announce Splash Pad to Open at Newly Renovated Ruth Elizabeth Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan and Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards announced today that due to the severe heat wave, the City of Springfield will be installing…
City of Springfield Lauds Success of New REO Benchmarks for Brightwood/Lincoln School Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards, and city officials announced today the tremendous success of the Brightwood/Lincoln Elementary School project under the new revamped Responsible Employer Ordinance (REO). This is the…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Vinny ‘Vinny D.” Del Negro on Receiving Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2021 Mannie Jackson Humanitarian Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today congratulated his longtime family friend and old soccer teammate (that’s right soccer!), Vinny ‘Vinny D.’ Del Negro on being named to receive the 2021 Mannie Jackson Basketball’s Human Spirit Award by our very own…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Join with Community Leaders to Celebrate Harambee 2021
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials were proud to join and celebrate our community’s togetherness with Harambee 2021 at Rebecca Johnson School on Saturday, August 7, 2021. The weekend event was full of activities and excitement with food,…
City of Springfield Raises Ecuadorian Flag in Celebration of Ecuadorian Independence Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Ecuadorian Community to celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony on the front steps of City Hall. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring “Ecuadorian Independence Day” in the…
Mayor Sarno Enjoys a Special Visit with Extreme Science Kid and Family
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a special visit from Carmelo and mother, Renee Stewart-Bates, and grandmother, Denise Stewart, today. Young Carmelo is an aspiring engineer who will one day pursue a career as an Astronaut.
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers, Keep Forest Park Pool and Splash Pads Open
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers Wednesday, August 11 through Friday, August 13, 2021, due to the anticipated heat.
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Mayor Sarno Meets with Labor Leaders
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with local labor leaders today to continue the administrations discuss on economic development opportunities and best practices to maximize job growth for our brothers and sisters in the building…
Mayor Sarno and Way Finders Urges Residents Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic to Tap into Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance Programs
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and Housing Director Geraldine McCafferty joined with Jodi Smith, Senior Vice President, Housing Consumer Education Center for Way Finders, Inc., to highlight important information for…
Pynchon Plaza Renovation Project
The City of Springfield is proud to announce that Pynchon Plaza has recently undergone a transformation with the completion of a major renovation project to connect Springfield’s world class Museums and Library to downtown and make the park…