Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce the City of Springfield’s new collaboration with Better Life Partners, a leading community-based provider of substance use treatment in New England, to assist people with substance use disorder and…

Mayor Sarno stated, “I am so happy to welcome interns back to the office after pausing internships due to COVID-19. We truly value our interns and work to ensure that their experience in the office is a valuable one, which they can carry with them…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was the recent guest on BusinessTalk, a new podcast series with BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien. Mayor Sarno discussed some recent economic development projects such as the demolition of the old Civic Center parking garage,…

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 today. It was a very special one for Mayor Sarno too – for…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined on Sunday with Raj Rayonia, Dinesh Patel, the Indian Association of Greater Springfield, and hundreds of members of the Indian and Indian-American community from Springfield and beyond to celebrate 75 years of Indian…

After well over three dozen outreach meetings with neighborhood councils, nonprofits and businesses initiated by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, we have put forth an application process based on our city residents needs and following all the federal…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had a wonderful time attending this year’s 9^th annual Jazz & Roots Festival. The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is a free, annual music & arts festival in the heart of downtown Springfield, MA produced each year by Blues to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined today for the Black Men of Greater Springfield (W.E.B. DuBois Summer Program) Last Day of Summer Program Lunch Event at the Church in the Acres. The summer program, sponsored by the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Development Services Division announced today the advancement of the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan amendment to the City Council.  The City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed plan amendment…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to receive a visit today from Woo Sox Chief Ambassador Rick Medeiros and mascots Smiley Ball and Woofster. The Worcester Red Sox, or “Woo Sox,” are a professional minor league baseball team and the Boston Red Sox…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings (and his dance moves) at the neighborhood block party hosted by Springfield College and the Upper Hill and Old Hill Neighborhood Councils at Samuel Bolden Park yesterday. State Representative Bud L. Williams,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan sat down with Evan Plotkin to share their excitement for the upcoming mural ceremony and Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. The…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received his official award for being named Reader Raves 2023 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’. This marks the 9th year in a row Mayor Sarno has won this honor.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero and City Clerk Gladys Oyola joined with the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, State Senator Adam Gomez, City Council President Jesse Lederman, Councilor…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Zenaida Smiley of ROCA Young Mothers to continue discussions and share updates on local efforts and initiatives to lower teen pregnancy and provide assistance for young mothers and families to take care of themselves…

Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero attended the first Dominican Picnic Event at Forest Park on July 23rd to celebrate our city’s diversity and acknowledge and recognize our Dominican residents, families and businesses. Springfield is proud of our Dominican…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announce today that the Forest Park swimming pool will remain open through Sunday, August 21, 2022. The Forest Park pool is open every…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Pastor Eli Serrano and Operations Pastor Emanuel Diaz of Restoration Worship Center today for an update on their continued community outreach and programing events that enhance the quality…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Veterans Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, Veterans Services Investigator Emmanuel Owusu, Bishop William Byrne and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of ES Main Street in the Memorial Square neighborhood of…