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City of Springfield 2026 Veterans Day Parade
The City of Springfield invites the community to join in honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces at our annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026.
Our annual parade will step off at 11:00am from Springfield Technical…
Mayor Sarno Announces that the City of Springfield Joins with Community Partners to host a Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is announcing that the City of Springfield, the Public Health Institute of Western Mass, the Springfield Healthy Homes Collaborative and community partners will host a free, family-friendly resource event to connect Springfield…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials raise Puerto Rican Flag in annual Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center, Gummersindo Gomez, state and city officials celebrated Puerto Rican Heritage Month with the city’s annual Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony on Monday, November 2,…
Mayor Sarno attends the Continuing the Legacy of Care Baystate Mercy Health Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined, brought greetings and thanks with President and CEO of Baystate Health Peter Banko, President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Ritz, State Senator Adam Gomez and State Representative Carlos Gonzales, among dozens of…
Mayor Sarno attends and brings greetings at the Grand Opening of the State Executive Office of Veteran Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined, brought greetings, and introduced Executive Office of Veteran Services Secretary Eric Goralnick for the grand opening of the Springfield Office of Veteran Services. Also in attendance was Director of Veteran Services…
Mayor Sarno brings Greetings at the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno once again was proud to join and bring greetings on Thursday evening for the 2026 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner with Bishop/ Dr. Talbert Swan II at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel- “it was a packed house.” Governor…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Dinnall, City, and School officials join for Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Meeting
This morning, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the city’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, SPS Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach, Department of Capital Asset…
Mayor Sarno thrilled to congratulate Empower Health Group on Grand Opening and welcome them to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, officials, and supporters joined on Thursday with CEO Matthew (Matty) O’Malley, Medical Director Richard Marasa, MD and the Empower team for Empower…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Ashe Open the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Stroll After Dark
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Building and Recreation Management Tom Ashe opened the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Stroll After Dark last night.
There is still time to enjoy the magical and idyllic stroll, as the Pumpkin Stroll After…
City of Springfield Named a 2026 Mass Save® Impact Award Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to share that the City of Springfield has received a 2026 Mass Save® Impact Award, recognizing its leadership in implementing energy initiatives that deliver measurable environmental, economic and community benefits…
Mayor Sarno attends the Veterans Home at Holyoke Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the Veterans Home at Holyoke Ribbon Cutting. Amongst many local, state, and federal officials were Governor Maura Healey, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, Veterans Service Secretary Eric Goralnick, State…
Mayor Sarno notes progress on cleanup of Vibra Property following Court Action by the City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received a report yesterday from the city’s Office of Housing, Community Development & Neighborhoods that positive progress has made at the privately owned Vibra Hospital Site on State Street following court action taken by the…
Mayor Sarno extends Targeted Tax Relief Application due date from November 13th to December 4th, 2026
-Applications Available at City Libraries and Neighborhood Councils-
Mayor Sarno supports and brings greetings at Rise Above Cancer Gala
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to support and bring greetings at Rise Above Cancer Gala on Saturday evening.
Mayor Sarno states, “Cindy Sheridan Murphy truly is a Warrior and her mission to support others on this journey is very near and dear to my…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Department join for a Special Bench Dedication Ceremony for Longtime Outer Belt Civic Association President Walter Gould
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Parks Department Deputy Director Pete Krupczak joined for a special bench dedication ceremony for longtime Outer Belt Civic Association President Walter Gould with his wife Joanne, son Robert and grandpup…
Mayor Sarno attends FAB Passion Fashion Week New England 2026 Meet and Greet
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shroyria Kraus joined with Founder and Producer of FAB Passion Fashion Week New England (FPFWNE) Richie Richardson for the 2026 Meet and Greet at the Community Music School of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno states,…
Mayor Sarno reminds Springfield Residents of Home Heating Assistance Programs
– “Thank you, Governor Healey, for Expanding Relief” –
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Buono and Chief of Staff Shea meet with Councilors Davila and Govan on Neighborhood Updates and Continued Targeted Tax Relief Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with CAFO Cathy Buono and Chief of Staff Molly Shea met with Councilors Victor Davila (and of course our pal Rocky too!) and Zaida Govan on neighborhood updates and continued targeted tax relief efforts.
Mayor Sarno…
Mayor Sarno visits with longtime friend, and Vietnamese community advocate Juliet Nguyen
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Molly Shea met with Mayor Sarno’s longtime friend and Vietnamese community advocate Juliet Nguyen.
Mayor Sarno states, “Juliet was my initial conduit to our Vietnamese American community some thirty years…
Mayor Sarno meets with DHHS Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Health and Racial Equity Coordinator and Former Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford for an Update and Review
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Molly Shea met with Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Racial Equity Coordinator and former Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford for an update on the Youth Commission.
Mayor…