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Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities in Springfield
Did you know, the American Red Cross has a workforce made up of over 90% volunteers?
Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to home fires and other local emergencies to provide the affected families with immediate necessities such as food,…
Planet Earth: You Are Here @ the Springfield Museums
Celebrate the place we all call home with a variety of hands-on art and science activities. Free with museum admission!
Planet Earth: You Are Here | Springfield Museums
Create a Compass, 11 am-3 pm
Learn the science of compasses and make a…
Springfield Auto and Truck Equipment Celebrates 30 Years in Business with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Representatives Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Orlando Ramos, and Yolanda Cancel from the Indian Orchard Citizens Council joined with Michael…
Mayor Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center for Special ‘Gift of Light’ Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno join with Mercy Medical Center for their annual ‘Gift of Light’ holiday tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 12th to support the Sister Caritas Cancer Center. This year, Wicked in Pink Motorcycle Run, founded by Bob…
Springfield Museums Hold Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson for the Springfield Museums Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 25th.
Mayor Sarno Joined with Riverview Tenant Council for Special Christmas Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Genesis Velez-Roque and Administrative Assistant Mini Marrero joined with the residents of the Riverview Tenant Council for their annual Christmas event on Monday, December 12th.
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Get Together for City Hall Holiday Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by his wife Carla, and two daughters Cassandra and Chiara, was honored to welcome all City of Springfield employees to the annual City Hall Holiday Party on Friday. Each year Mayor Sarno gets city employees together for…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Facilities Team and City Employees for Holiday Donations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “A very special thank you and shout out to our City of Springfield Facilities Team and City Employees for their generosity this holiday season in supporting both Toys for Tots and the YWCA of Western Mass. Thank you for…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Iconic Youth Development Advocate Art Jones
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to the family and friends of Art Jones. I was very sadden to hear about Art’s passing and had spoken to his son Todd a number of times during these trying…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez and Officials Celebrate Installation of Decorative Lights in North End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez joined with Judy Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield, Jose Claudio of the New North Citizens Council, Tobias Billups from the Springfield Pharmacy, and officials from…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and members from the SPD present Check Donation to Dakin Humane Society
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and members from the Springfield Police Department joined with the Dakin Humane Society and Gregory and Gaiane from Gregory’s Restaurant and Pizza to present a check donation from the…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Board of Police Commissioners hold Special Commendation Ceremony for Springfield Police Officers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, the Board of Police Commissioners and the Springfield Police Department leadership team held a special commendation ceremony to honor and recognize more than 70 officers, civilians, and…
Forest Park Civic Association holds Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the X
The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony at the ‘X’ on Wednesday evening, with Café Christo provided hot beverages for the residents. Mayor Sarno’s Administrative Assistance Mini Marrero, City Council President…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – a day that lives in infamy.
City of Springfield Designated an American World War II Heritage City by National Park Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to announce that the City of Springfield has been designated as an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service (NPS).
Mayor Sarno, with support from Congressman Richard E. Neal, Springfield Armory…
Mayor Sarno Catches up with Travis Best and Fred Smith
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe were pleased to have a visit today from one of Springfield’s favorite native sons, former Central High School All American and Georgia Tech and the Indiana Pacers star hoop player, and family friend:…
Public Comment Period is Open for Four New SPD Policy Proposals
The City of Springfield in collaboration with the DOJ Settlement Agreement presents the following four proposed policies which are in accordance with standards set forth by Massachusetts General Law, the Municipal Police Training Council, Massachuset…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Justin Haynes on Continued Fashion World Success
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Springfield’s own Justin Haynes on being named on Ted Talk’s Top 1000 Influential People of 2022 List.
Mayor Sarno states, “I remember when Justin just started and we hosted a fashion show right here in City Hall…
Mayor Sarno Joins Felix’s Auto Repair and Towing to Celebrate 50 Years in Business
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Felix DeCesare and his dedicated team, as well his family, to acknowledge and celebrate Felix Auto Repair and Towing’s 50-year anniversary of providing excellent automotive customer service to our community.…