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Mayor Sarno meets with Springfield College Student and SigmaPointPi Start-up Founder Tofael Hossain
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was happy to sit down with his friend, Springfield College senior Tofael Hossain today. Tofael is studying Computer Science, Politics, and Finance at Springfield College and will graduate this May. Tofael shared that he has…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at Compass Rail update meeting at Springfield’s Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Congressman Richard Neal and city and state officials at the Richard E Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence located inside Union Station, Springfield MA for an update meeting with MassDOT Rail Administrator Meredith…
Mayor Sarno wishes everyone a happy and healthy Passover & Easter
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Spring is in the air and the new plants and flowers will soon begin to bloom. I hope this time of year reminds you of joy, peace, and new beginnings. On behalf of my wife Carla, and daughters Cassandra and Chiara, we…
Springfield DPW to Accept Chapter 90 Funding for Street Paving
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chris Cignoli, Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), announced today that street paving operations will soon begin on city roadways. The City of Springfield is scheduled to receive $5 million…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials visit with John Barros, Interim Executive Director and Officials from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan met with General Manager of the Mass Mutual Center Sean Dolan, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Officials,…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes and Appreciates CRRC and IBEW Local #7 Officials Thank You Visit
Mayor Sarno Domenic J. Sarno welcomes and appreciates CRRC and IBEW Local #7 Officials thank you visit. CRRC recently announced that more than 160 furloughed workers will soon be back to work after the release of its railcar shells from U.S. Customs…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan meet with Springfield Parking Authority Officials
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan met with Springfield Parking Authority Executive Director Bokul Bhuiya and longtime Board Chairman Tom Lott.
Mayor Sarno states, “Bokul, Tom and Springfield…
Mayor Sarno visits with Retired Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Stephen Valenti
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visits with retired Treasurer and CFO Stephen Valenti.
Mayor Sarno states, “Though the visit was somber, due to the recent and unexpected passing of his beloved son Ralph, it was good to see Steve to once again express my…
Mayor Sarno joins Derek Remy for Pizza Makers grand re-opening celebration
- Pizza Makers on Allen Street is Re-Opened – 7 Days a Week! -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join to celebrate the grand re-opening of neighborhood staple pizza spot, Pizza Makers, on Allen Street on Friday afternoon. The Mayor was thrilled…
Young Women Suited For Growth Scholarship & Free Event
Young Women Suited for Growth is back and ready to make its mark on Saturday, April 18th at Bay Path University.
This empowering experience creates space for young women to step confidently into their potential — exploring opportunities, building…
Mayor Sarno congratulates Pope Francis Boys Hockey Team on bringing home D1 State Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited Pope Francis Preparatory School on Wednesday afternoon to recognize and congratulate the Boys Hockey team for winning the 2026 MIAA Boys Ice Hockey State Championship earlier this month. The championship took place at…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 107th Annual Convention at MGM Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined President of the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions Frank Callahan, President of the Pioneer Valley Building Trades Council Colton Andrews, and State Senator Adam Gomez to bring greetings at the Mass Building Trades…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono concluded the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Tuesday afternoon, with the final group of departments presenting their FY27 budget requests and…
Mayor Sarno disappointed that Bail Reform Legislation sent to Study Order
– Thanks State Representatives Puppolo and Ashe for their Support –
City of Springfield moving forward with plans for new Gerena School in the North End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Dr. Sonia Dinnall, and city officials are pleased to announce that the plans for the new German Gerena School project are moving forward.
The site of the new Gerena School will be…
City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department once again offers Aquatic Fitness Program: O2H Overweight 2 Healthy
For someone who struggles with their weight, exercising can be very physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. You are not alone! The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department will be hosting an aquatic fitness program called O2H, for those…
Mayor Sarno asks State Senators Gomez and Oliveira to help advance Local Tax Relief legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a formal request to our local members of the State Senate to ask for their help in advancing HB 3213: An Act relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield in the state legislature.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno holds third day of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono continued the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Friday morning.
Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director…
Mayor Sarno continued with second day of FY27 budget hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono continued the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Thursday afternoon. Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director…
Springfield Police Department Marks Seven Years in Ongoing Narcan Program
Springfield Police Officers Have Administered 671 Life-Saving Doses in Seven Years