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Mayor Sarno Issues Terse Statement Pertaining to Springfield Gardens Dereliction of Duties
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a terse statement pertaining to Springfield Gardens dereliction of duties on continuing to not keep their properties up to code. This comes on the heels of a Springfield Gardens property on Main Street in the North End,…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Retirement of Cynthia Simison, Longtime Republican Writer and Editor and First Woman to serve as Executive Editor
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes Cynthia Simison, aka ‘Madame Baseball!’, a happy and healthy retirement after a very distinguished career with The Republican Newspaper that started back in 1977. Simison, a longtime Republican Newspaper writer,…
Mayor Sarno and Officials participate in First Western Massachusetts Winter Walk
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to bring greetings and kickoff the walk with state and local officials as they gathered together on Sunday morning to participate in the first Western Massachusetts Winter Walk to help raise awareness and support…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National School Counseling Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges National School Counseling Week and thanks all of our School Counselors for their continued dedication and efforts in helping our students dream big.
Early Education and Childcare Needs Assessment Survey
The City of Springfield is acutely aware that not all residents have access to the high-quality, affordable and accessible early education and childcare opportunities they deserve. In an effort to move towards Universal Pre-K strategically, Mayor…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates MassMutual on being named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Company list for 2023
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates MassMutual on being named to Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Company list for 2023.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congrats to Chairman, President and CEO Roger Crandall and team on this prestigious honor. Simply…
Mayor Sarno and Veterans Services’ Team Celebrate and Thank Investigator Emmanuel K. Owusu for his Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Veterans’ Services Tom Belton, Deputy Director Joe DeCaro and Veterans’ Services staff today to recognize, thank, and celebrate Emmanual K. Owusu. Mr. Owusu has served in Springfield’s Veterans’ Services…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Central High School Hoop Star Julie Bahati on winning the prestigious Vi Goodnow Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Central High School Golden Eagles hoop star Julie Bahati on winning the prestigious Vi Goodnow Award as the most outstanding Western Mass player.
Mayor Sarno stated, “I am very proud of you Julie. You’re a great…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris announce Cold Weather Preparedness Plan in anticipation of frigid temperatures and sub-zero wind chills
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today the city of Springfield’s Cold Weather Preparedness Plan in anticipation of frigid temperatures and sub-zero wind chills.
Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli announce $15 million in major Federal Transportation Safety Award
Mayor Domenic Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher M. Cignoli, P.E. are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,012,800 from the Federal Highway Administration…
Mayor Sarno welcomes Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative for North America
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Fire Captain Michael Ireland, Communications Director Bill Baker and Director of Constituent Services Molly Shea welcomed Ciarán Quinn, Sinn Féin Representative for North America, to Springfield.
Mayor Sarno, Representative Williams and Officials Celebrate 37th Annual Black American Heritage with Special Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams hosted the 37th Annual Black American Heritage celebration with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, February 1st. The event was emceed by Dr. Gloria Williams and…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Thank and Recognize Jan and Bernadette Piepul for their Generous Support and Donation to the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris will join with Lori Swanson, Executive Director for the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center, to thank and recognize Springfield residents Jan and…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Community Kick-Off Meeting to Update Neighborhood Plans
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 two upcoming community meetings scheduled to update…
City of Springfield Office of Community Development and Office of Housing seek proposals for inclusion of 2023-2024 Action Plan
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development and Office of Housing are seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2023-2024 Action Plan. The RFP’s will be available beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2023 through Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Conservatory of the Arts School Students and Director of Music Marcos Carreras on New England Cappella Competition Success
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno expressed his congratulations to the Conservatory of the Arts Advanced Vocals students and Director of Music Marcos Carrera on their tremendous success at the cappella competition in New England. On Saturday, January 28th, the…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Join with MGM Springfield to Kick off the First Sports Bet in Massachusetts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with MGM Springfield President Chris Kelley to place the first official sports bet in Massachusetts at the BET MGM Sportsbook and Lounge at MGM Springfield today. Mayor Sarno was honored to…
Springfield Department of Elder Affairs Celebrates Black History with Black Inventions Exhibit at Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Elders Affairs Director Sandy Federico are pleased to announce that the Department of Elder Affairs will celebration Black History Month by hosting the Black…
Mayor Sarno announces return of Hot Lunch Program for Springfield Seniors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico and City Councilor Tim Allen announced today the return of the hot lunch program for Springfield seniors at the city…
Mayor Sarno meets with Councilor Click-Bruce and Donald Roberts, President of the 16 Acres Neighborhood Council
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Constituent Services Molly Shea sat down and met with Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce and Donald Roberts, new President of the 16 Acres Neighborhood Council, to discuss the continued plans and requests…