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Mayor Sarno wishes Laura Bonavita a Happy Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the Collectors Office to wish longtime city employee Laura Bonavita happy birthday! Mayor Sarno presented Laura with a special proclamation declaring Tuesday, August 15, 2023, as ‘Laura Bonavita Day’ in the City of…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Berkshire Ave Tragedy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have spoken to the mother of the children who were seriously harmed by an unprovoked and despicable attack put forth by Victor Nieves to, first of all, offer my support, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to her and…
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Police Meet with Local, State and Federal Partners to Address Uptick in Gun Violence
On Monday August 14th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Police Deputy Chief Steve Kent, Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, Captain Brian Keenan met with representatives from the Massachusetts State Police; Troop B, Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics…
Mayor Sarno Joins for the Farmers Market at Forest Park 25th Anniversary Celebration and Celebrates Massachusetts Farmers Market Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks Director Patrick Sullivan joined with Jodi Manning, Manager of the Farmers Market at Forest Park along with many city and state officials including: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Deputy…
Forest Park Pool to Stay Open for Additional Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and Aquatics Director Joseph Federico announce that the Forest Park swimming pool will remain open through Sunday, August 20, 2023. The…
Mayor Sarno Joins for Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Latino Counseling Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Latino Counseling Center President Jonathan Alicea and COO Maria Silva at the grand opening celebration for their new counseling center location at 121 State Street. The Latino Counseling Center was founded by Mr.…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at MCCA Planning Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority Director Amanda Pham joined today at the MassMutual Center with board of directors officials from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan hold Special Dedication Ceremony for new Forestry Building in Honor of Retired and Longtime City Forester Edward Casey
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, City Forester Alex Sherman, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, along with retired City Forester…
Mayor Sarno Attends Hickory Street Harambee Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the Hickory Street Harambee Festival on Saturday at the newly created Samuel A. Bolden Park. The annual festival began in 1968 when the late state Representative Raymond Jordan and others organized a festival to honor…
Mayor Sarno Joins for Taste of the Caribbean Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today with Springfield Fire District Chief Curt Marcellin and the Springfield Carnival Association and Caribbean American African Athletics Social Club for the annual Taste of the Caribbean Event held today at 12:00 pm…
Mayor Sarno Joins City and State Officials for Active Shooter Training
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Police, Fire and School Departments today along with American Medical Response (AMR) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for Active Shooter Training. Mayor Sarno addressed the…
Pool and Splash Pad at Forest Park Temporarily Closed Due to Unscheduled Power Outage
The City of Springfield Department of Parks and Recreation announce that the pool and splash pad at Forest Park is temporarily closed today, Thursday, August 3rd, due to an unscheduled power outage. Work is underway to restore power and the pool and…
Mayor Sarno honors Asiala Rivera, Founder of CCR Freight Logistics
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed CCR Freight Logistics founder, Asiala Rivera and her family; husband Christopher and two beautiful daughters. Mayor Sarno honored Asiala with a proclamation recognizing her for her hard work, perseverance and…
Mayor Sarno attends National Night Out Events
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Police Department, neighborhood councils, residents and community supporters for the National Night Out events across the city. Mayor Sarno first stopped at the Springfield Elks Lodge #61 in Forest…
Mayor Sarno joins with Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for Special Youth Career Workforce ‘Pipeline Program’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Water and Sewer Commissioner (Commission) Executive Director Josh Schimmel and Water and Sewer Commissioners for a special youth career workforce ‘Pipeline Program’ event on August 2nd at the…
Mayor Sarno stops by to view progress on new DeBerry-Swan School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the view the progress on the new state-of-the-art DeBerry-Swan School. The new school is schedule to open for students, teachers and staff this school year.
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan join with Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council to Highlight Hungry Hill Neighborhood Improvement Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance Tina Quagliato Sullivan, and DPW Senior Civil Engineer Luca Mineo joined with Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council President Cathy Mossi,…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates and Thanks Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack on his Upcoming Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Having spoken to Dr. Mark Keroack yesterday, it is truly bitter-sweet to hear of his retirement. He has always been the gentleman, class act and a good and strong leader with a measured temperament. The City of…
Mayor Sarno joins with Dominican Society of Western Massachusetts for Community BBQ and Softball Game at Blunt Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Dominican Society of Western Massachusetts for a community BBQ and softball game at Blunt Park on Saturday, July 22nd. Members from the Springfield Fire and Police Departments, Hampden County Sheriff’s…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce and the Ford-Capdeville Brothers Excited for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce and the Ford-Capdeville brothers, sons of Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford, are excited for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony. The Enshrinement Ceremony is scheduled for…