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Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Elder Terrence Haynes and Voices of Praise for their Role in the Upcoming Movie about Whitney Houston - ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Springfield’s own Elder Terrence Haynes and Voices of Praise for their accomplishments in landing a role in the upcoming movie ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’, a joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of…
Mayor Sarno Recognizes Robert Shonak for 50 Years of Service with the City of Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was proud to join with Robert ‘Bob’ Shonak and his family, friends and colleagues to celebrate and recognize his 50 years of dedicated service to the City of Springfield. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation, with the…
Mayor Sarno Welcomes Irish Representative and Hunger Strike Survivor Patrick Sheehan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan welcomed Patrick Sheehan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast West, Norther Ireland, and 1981 Hunger Strike…
2021 Municipal Election Early Voting Begins Saturday Oct. 23
Voting Information for the 2021 Springfield School Committee & City Council Election
Springfield Museums Hosting Sweet Treats and Mad Science Halloween Party
Visit the Springfield Museums for the Sweet Treats and Mad Science Halloween Party
October 30 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wear your costume, go trick or treating in the galleries, and enjoy music and science experiments! Free with museum admission.
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Celebrates Annual Pink and Denim Day in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with city employees to celebrate Pink and Denim Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the front steps of City Hall. Joining the City of Springfield were officials from Baystate Health and the Rays of Hope. …
ARPA RFP's for Small Businesses, New Businesses and Nonprofits
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the City of Springfield has made available Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding opportunities under the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Proposals will be accepted on a rolling…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and PBRM Director Sullivan to Host Tribute in Honor of 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1981 Hunger Strikers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan will hold a special tribute to honor the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the 1981 Hunger Strikers at the Rose Garden…
Mayor Sarno Honored to be Recipient of 2021 Providers’ Council Municipal Official of the Year Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is honored and humbled to be selected as a recipient of the 2021 Providers’ Council (Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc.) Municipal Official of the Year Award. Mayor Sarno was nominated for this honor due to…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Funding RFP’s for Neighborhood Councils
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Timothy Sheehan, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato-Sullivan and Deputy Director of Neighborhood Services Ed Whitley announced today Notice of Funding Availability and Request for…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Remind Residents of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Job Training Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan are reminding residents who are interested in getting their CDL License to take advantage of MassHire's CDL training program.
City of Springfield Office of Community Development Notice of RFP’s for CDBG for Rehab for Nonprofits
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Mayor Charlie Ryan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Very sorry to hear about the passing of former Mayor Charlie Ryan. My sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to his family and dear friends. He was a man of family, faith, and City. I had the pleasure…
Mayor Sarno and CAFO Plante Appoint Jessica Guerra to Board of Assessors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante announced today the appointment of Jessica Guerra to the Board of Assessors. Guerra will serve as the third member of the board and will start Monday, October 18,…
Mayor Sarno Announces American Rescue Plan Act RFP’s
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening Requests for Proposals (RFP) for funding opportunities under the City’s allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The City of Springfield will receive…
Mayor Sarno Holds Final Neighborhood Listening Sessions on ARPA Funding – Has Now Met with Nearly 30 Neighborhood Councils and Other Organizations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno held his final neighborhood listening sessions on ARPA funding today, meeting with the Springfield Preservation Trust, Lower Liberty Heights Neighborhood Council and the Pine Point Neighborhood Council to hear their thoughts…
NAGE Local 1-021 Approves Merit Bonus Pay for Members
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the NAGE Local 1-021 has agreed to their merit bonus pay. NAGE Local 1-021 represents approximately 12 members of the city’s…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Meet with New Owner of A.G. Miller Co.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Luigi Sposito, new owner and President of A.G. Miller Co., previous owner Rich Miller, and MassHire President and CEO Director Dave Cruise to…