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Mayor Sarno Announces Targeted Tax Relief Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, Board of Assessors Chairman Patrick Greenhalgh, and City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti joined with City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton and Councilors Tim…
City of Springfield Commemorates Veterans Day with Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Chief of Staff Bill Baker joined with Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, city and state officials, and members of the Springfield Veterans’…
1st Springfield Latino Book Fair!
7 Arts Latino Foundation is excited to announce the first-ever Springfield Latino Book Fair, which will be held from November 8th to November 9th, 2024, at Springfield City Library, Mason Square Branch, 765 State St, Springfield, MA 01109. This…
City of Springfield to Commemorate Veterans Day with annual Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony
The City of Springfield’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade & Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The parade kicks off from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) at 11:00 a.m. and travels down…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join Springfield Boys and Girls Club for Open House Tour
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Community Development Senior Project Manager Lori Santaniello, and State Representative Brian Ashe joined with Executive Director for Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Inc. Vincent Borello,…
Mayor Sarno and Health & Human Services Commissioner Caulton Harris announce Springfield’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Grant Program Guidelines
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund grant program guidelines.
The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) was established in 2020…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials announce Comprehensive Plans to Address Panhandling: Project HOPE 2.0, A Better Way to Give, and Mental Health Services & Housing for Unsheltered Individuals
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined city officials today to announce the City of Springfield’s comprehensive efforts to address panhandling, including the Project HOPE 2.0 initiative along with the A Better Way to Give and Housing & Mental Health Services…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, & Veterans’ Services Department Announce 2024 Veteran of the Year and Veterans’ Day Parade Marshall
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro, and the Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee announced the 2024 Veteran of the Year and Veterans’ Day Parade Marshall on Monday…
City of Springfield raises Puerto Rican Flag in annual Celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city, state, and federal officials celebrated Puerto Rican Heritage Month with the City of Springfield’s annual Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony on Monday, November 4, 2024 at City Hall out on the front steps.
During the…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Ashe Joined with Duquette Family for Bench Dedication at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Tom Ashe, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) joined with the Duquette family for a special bench dedication ceremony at Forest Park in memory of Archie Duquette and his son Robert…
Mayor Sarno joins Springfield Empower Zone Partnership to Welcome Minnesota Leaders and Educators
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Matt Brunell and Colleen Curran, Co-Executive Directors of the Springfield Empower Zone Partnership (SEZP) and team along with Duggan Principal Mike Calvanese and Duggan Associate Principal April Robinson along with…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan announce $1.8 Million Blight and Vacant Property Revolving Loan Fund
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan today announced the City’s creation of a $1.8 million Blight and Vacant Property Revolving Loan Fund. The establishment of the loan fund recognizes that neighborhood blight and the…
Mayor Sarno joins as KeyBank grants $150,000 to the Springfield Rescue Mission for Workforce Development Outreach Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Executive Director of the Springfield Rescue Mission Kevin Ramsdell, Market President of KeyBank Matthew Hummel, and city and state officials on Wednesday afternoon as KeyBank presented a $150,000 grant to the…
Mayor Sarno gets a Special Visit from Pumpkin Sarno
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received a special visit today from his wife Carla, daughter Cassie and his favorite four-legged family member, Pumpkin Sarno.
Mayor Sarno states, “I was so excited to see my wife Carla, daughter Cassie and our sweet dog…
Mayor Sarno joined Springfield Lodge of Elks #61, SPD, SFD and Others for Special Halloween Trunk or Treat this Weekend
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno join with the Springfield Lodge of Elks #61, Springfield Police and Fire Departments, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Springfield Together, Strong Young Minds, American Medical Response (AMR), Springfield Water and Sewer,…
Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Walsh propose HERO Act Local Option to Double Tax Exemptions for Springfield Veterans
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Veterans Services’ Director Joe DeCaro, Board of Assessors Chairman Patrick Greenhalgh, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, City Solicitor Steve Buoniconti, and City Councilor Kateri Walsh…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, and City Officials share updates on Walker Memorial Grandstand Enhancements at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Director of Parks, Building and Recreational Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Senior Project Manager My-Ron Hatchett, and Project Manager Jessica…
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Begins Year-Long Celebration of its 50th Anniversary
Join the Springfield Armory National Historic Site as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary! Beginning in October 2024 and ending in October 2025, a year-long celebration will take place with multiple special events.
“From its origins as an arsenal…
Mayor Sarno and City Eco Dev Team announce official return of the Valley Bike Share Program throughout Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Deputy Development Officer for Housing, Community Development & Neighborhoods Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Senior Project Manager in the Office of Community Development Lori Santaniello,…