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Mayor Sarno Enjoyed a Visit with old friend Clarence Smith
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit with Barber Clarence “Big Cee” Smith a good friend with the Mayor’s late father Alfonso “Al the Barber” Sarno.
Mayor Sarno Meets with Senator Gomez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero met today with State Senator Adam Gomez to continue discussions on how the state legislature can continue to support the efforts of the City of Springfield. Topics of…
Jazz and Roots Festival - Letter to the Editor
From the high energy and colorful New Orleans style kickoff march from the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History our annual Jazz and Roots Festival paraded down our streets to our ‘new temporary venue’ at Sterns Square / Steiger Park /…
Mayor Sarno and City Clerk Oyola Joined with Secretary of State Galvin for a Press Conference on the 2020 Census
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Clerk/Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola joined with Secretary of State William Galvin in Court Square for a press conference on the 2020 Census and to congratulate the work the local Census team did this past year. …
Summer grab-and-go Meals Service Comes to a Close
Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, will be closing the following meal sites, with the last day of service this Friday, August 20th:
Traffic Advisory - WORLD’S LARGEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST
In preparation for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, traffic will be rerouted on Main Street starting Friday, August 20, 2021. At 10 am, barricades will be placed at Main Street’s intersections with Bridge Street and State Street. Traffic will…
MassHire Collaboration and Team Building, and Virtual Job Fair
In just one hour you discover how being a great team member can quickly advance your career. You will learn how to use your personal strengths to improve collaboration with others. We will explore the dynamics of a great team as well as how to…
New North Citizens' Council to Host Vaccine Clinic
New North Citizens' Council will host a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church, 440 Waverly Street.
City of Springfield Forest Park Concert Series Returns
The Forest Park Amphitheater will soon be alive again with the sound of music. The Springfield Park Department will host the Forest Park Concert Series beginning on Thursday August 19th at the Forest Park Amphitheater. The outdoor concerts, all…
Mayor Murphy Hosted Meeting with Mayor Sarno, Mayor Vieau, and State Representatives Ramos and Duffy to Discuss Regional Efforts to Curb Illegal Dirt Bikes
Mayor Terry Murphy of Holyoke hosted a meeting in Holyoke City Hall with Mayor John Vieau of Chicopee and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno of Springfield to discuss the continued regional efforts to curb illegal use of dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris on Being Named a 2021 William Pynchon Award Winner
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am just elated my/our ‘elegant and eloquent’ Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris has been named a 2021 William Pynchon Award winner – Congratulations and well deserved! Helen has been my…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce COVID-19 Youth Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will establish a COVID-19 Youth Council as part of the very successful Vax Force. The COVID-19 Youth Council…
Mayor Sarno Joined with Superintendent Warwick to Bring Welcome Remarks at the New Educator Orientation
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.
Mayor Sarno Thanks MGM Springfield for Donating Water to City Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked MGM Springfield for donating much needed water to the City of Springfield’s cooling centers.
Mayor Sarno Joins with Baystate Health to Recognize National Health Center Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Baystate Health at their Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center to acknowledge and recognize National Health Center Week. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring the week of August 8-14, 2021 as…
Mayor Sarno Names Patrice “Chae” Swan New Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance Director
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today named Patrice “Chae” Swan to the new post of Director of the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC). Mr. Swan previously served as Senior Project Manager in the City’s Office of Management and Budget.
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Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Councilor Edwards Announce Splash Pad to Open at Newly Renovated Ruth Elizabeth Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan and Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards announced today that due to the severe heat wave, the City of Springfield will be installing…
City of Springfield Lauds Success of New REO Benchmarks for Brightwood/Lincoln School Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards, and city officials announced today the tremendous success of the Brightwood/Lincoln Elementary School project under the new revamped Responsible Employer Ordinance (REO). This is the…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Vinny ‘Vinny D.” Del Negro on Receiving Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2021 Mannie Jackson Humanitarian Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today congratulated his longtime family friend and old soccer teammate (that’s right soccer!), Vinny ‘Vinny D.’ Del Negro on being named to receive the 2021 Mannie Jackson Basketball’s Human Spirit Award by our very own…