On Monday, August 22 the Spirit of Springfield announced the theme for the annual City of Bright Nights Ball during a press conference at the Sheraton Hotel, the location of the 2016 gala. Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt presented the Great…

While in Blunt Park, Mayor Sarno stopped to view the ongoing construction progress of the new senior center. He looks forward to holding a formal groundbreaking in the near future.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2016

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(SPRINGFIELD, MA) Congressman Richard E. Neal and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Governor Charlie Baker to Springfield yesterday to announce that the Commonwealth has awarded the University of Massachusetts with $5 million for equipment to power its data and cybersecurity initiatives at its…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined local community leaders and representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to cheer on area youth participating in their own “Olympics” and to promote the importance of physical activity. Presented by the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited Farmer’s Market at Forest Park at its summer location in the Cyr Arena parking lot inside Forest Park. The Farmer’s Market is in its 19^th year of operation and is committed to promoting healthful eating and sustainable…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Commissioner of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris announce that on August 17^th from the hours of 3-6pm, The City of Springfield Department of Health & Human Services will be having a Health & Wellness event,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stood proudly alongside Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) staff as Walmart executives awarded the SRM with a grant of $25,000 on Friday, August 12.The grant will support the SRM’s multiple Emergency Service Programs to the…

This morning Mayor Sarno addressed City Hall’s twelve summer interns during their program farewell breakfast. Mayor Sarno thanked them for their hard work throughout the past few months with the City Clerk’s, Elections, Facilities and Human Resource…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  The sites are:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Ecuadorian Civic Club and their families for their annual event at City Hall to celebrate the Ecuadorian Day of Independence. Members presented the history of Ecuadorian independence in both English and…

Mayor Sarno, along with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Helen R. Caulton-Harris, announced today that the City of Springfield will open Cooling Centers on Thursday and Friday, August 11-12, 2016.  The sites are:

Mayor Sarno hosted newly named Springfield Technical Community College President Dr. John B. Cook in his office today. He looks forward to continuing a great working relationship with STCC through economic development, workforce development and…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor
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To The Editor:

Having just finished my walk this Sunday morning in our beautiful Forest Park, I wanted to put down my thoughts on the positive excitement in our downtown…

Mayor Sarno stopped by the CRRC MA site on Page Boulevard last week to view the ongoing construction progress. CRRC will manufacture 284 subway cars for the MBTA with production beginning in the spring of 2018.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno honored some special guests today at City Hall, Youth Basketball of America National Championship teams, the Springfield Mig’s and Lady Mig’s. The 10^th grade boys and 6^th grade girls won both of their titles, respectively, this…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno helped to launch Go Fresh Springfield’s new Mobile Farmers Market vehicle this morning as the Go Fresh Project enters into its sixth season of brining fresh, local produce to low income neighborhoods throughout the city.

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Today Mayor Sarno met with Ariana Ramos, daughter of City Councilor Orlando Ramos and founder of “Amazing Ari” designs, to purchase some of her handmade pocket squares. Ariana was taught to sew by her grandmother and produces her lines of men’s…

Today is the U.S. Department of Education’s Read Where You Are digital day of action to raise awareness and draw attention to the importance of summer reading wherever children spend their time.  Read Where You Are supports President Obama’s My…

The City of Springfield is advising residents that swimming at Camp Wilder, Bass Pond and the Paddle Club is closed until further notice due to high bacteria results. The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services retested the water today…