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Mayor Sarno joined with Duggan Academy for Daniel Kavanagh Street Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Officials and the Duggan Academy community for a Street Dedication Ceremony for Daniel Kavanagh, for his years of dedication, kindness and service to the Duggan Academy community. Members of the Hungry Hill…
Summer Crews at Forest Park beautify the Ponds for Summer
Mayor Sarno and Parks, Building, Recreation, and Management (PBRM) Executive Director Tom Ashe thank the Parks Summer Crew for helping to beautify the ponds at Forest Park ahead of the busy summer season.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank PBRM…
Mayor Sarno joins with State Representative Orlando Ramos to Celebrate his Wife Carla Sarno on being named Springfield’s Commonwealth Heroine
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, his daughter Cassandra Sarno, State Representative Orlando Ramos, Ayanna Crawford of Representative Ramos’ Office, Duggan Principal April Robinson, and Ellen Moorhouse representing the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of…
Mayor Sarno joins to celebrate Eat Restaurant’s move to Worthington Street with ribbon cutting ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan joined with family-owners Bob and Sue Lindsey and the Eat Restaurant team on Thursday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand re-opening celebration to mark to popular local…
Applications Now Being Accepted for Four New Affordable Homes on Union Street in Springfield’s Old Hill Neighborhood
– Application Deadline on August 11th, 2026/ Open Houses on Thursday, July 23rd from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm and Saturday July 25th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm –
Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day
June 14th, Flag Day, is approaching. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us. We are still the greatest nation in…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of SPS Student
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Any unexpected/untimely death, especially to someone so young is a terrible tragedy. My sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to the family, and school family as well. I have reached out to and spoken…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, City Councilor Maria Perez and City Officials unveil renovated Linda Petrella Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Elizabeth Quigley, representing Congressman Richard Neal, City Councilors Maria Perez and Kateri Walsh, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Tom Ashe, Deputy Development Officer Tina…
Mayor Sarno meets with Ryan McCollum and Sports Agent Sean Stellato
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno meets with Ryan McCollum of RMC Strategies and Sports Agent Sean Stellato ahead of Suit Up Springfield’s celebrity bartending night.
Mayor Sarno states, “It was great to meet with Sean ‘Italian Stallion’ Stellato, who was a…
Mayor Sarno proudly raises the Portuguese Flag for the First Time in City History
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Sargent Armenio ‘Manny’ Garcia and Brian Mendes for a special, first-ever Portuguese flag-raising ceremony at Springfield City Hall on June 10th in recognition of Portuguese heritage and the…
Mayor Sarno thanks John Bilodeau for Beautiful Wood Key ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks talented craftsman from Parks, Recreation, Buildings and Management John Bilodeau ahead of America’s 250th Birthday.
Mayor Sarno states, “Look at the beautiful work that our City employees can do. Craftsman John…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers Thursday through Saturday – June 11th, 12th, and 13th –
Mayor Sarno requests Splash Pads be turned on Earlier due to Heat Wave
Mayor Sarno thanks Markey, Warren and Neal for advocacy on keeping U.S. Post Office CPU Branch on Boston Road open to serve our residents
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his thanks to our federal delegation, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator Edward Markey, and U.S. Congressman Richard Neal, for their advocacy and support to keep the United States Post Office Contract Postal…
Mayor Sarno and Local Mayors Compete in the Mayor’s Cup Putting Contest at the Spirit of Springfield’s Annual Golf Classic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson this morning at Springfield’s beautiful Franconia Golf Course for the Spirit of Springfield’s Golf Classic and…
Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Melvin Edwards Congratulate Asiala Rivera on her Recent Appointment to the Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Melvin Edwards congratulate Ms. Asiala Rivera on her recent appointment to the Springfield Redevelopment Authority. Ms, Rivera was approved by the city council on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Mayor Sarno states…
Mayor Sarno sends letter to PVTA Administrator Sandra Sheehan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wrote a letter to Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan today in follow-up to ongoing discussions regarding the unfortunate trend of concerning youth disturbances at Union Station.
Mayor Sarno…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers Thursday through Saturday
– June 4th, 5th, and 6th–
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce Kiley Middle School Pickleball Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Kiley Middle School Principal Julia St. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Family-Engagement Coordinator of Kiley Middle School and Pickleball instructor Bill…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers and CDO Sheehan continue to address Youth Disturbances at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Metro Unit Commander Lieutenant Brian Elliott, and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined on Tuesday afternoon, with our brave and dedicated men and women in blue, to continue to…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, and SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinall join in recognizing Gerena Student for quick-thinking, bravery and swift actions in support of public safety
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, the Gerena School Community and Springfield Fire Department joined at Gerena on Tuesday to recognize, thank, and celebrate a fifth grade Gerena student, who has been…