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Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National School Counseling Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges the week of February 5th through February 9th, 2024, as National School Counseling Week and thanks all of our School Counselors for their continued dedication and efforts in helping our students dream big.
Mayor Sarno joins with AIC for the Opening of their Newly Redesigned Saremi Center for Career Development
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Hon ’16, joined with President Hubert Benitez, the Board of Trustees and the dedicated team at American International College (AIC) for the opening of their newly redesigned and outfitted Saremi Center for Career Development. …
Mayor Sarno welcomes Senior Pastor Taylon Lancaster from Third Baptist Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford welcomed Senior Pastor Taylon Lancaster from Third Baptist Church today. Pastor Lancaster brought greetings on behalf of the church and shared some of the events, services and programs they have…
Mayor Sarno joined with Sheriff Cocchi and SPD C3 for All-Star Basketball Game at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the dedicated staff from Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative and the Springfield Police Department Forest Park and Mason Square C3 and brought greetings at the C3 all-star…
City of Springfield Celebrates 38th Annual Black American Heritage with Special Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams joined with city and state officials to celebrate the 38th Annual Black American Heritage with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, February 1st. The event was emceed…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings at National Correctional Employees Union 1st Annual Leadership Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings at the National Correctional Employees Union (NCEU) 1st Annual Leadership Conference on Thursday, February 1st at the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield. The NCEU represents approximately 3,000 corrections,…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Wish Deputy City Solicitor Kathy Breck a Happy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Kateri Walsh, City Solicitor Judge John Payne and city officials joined with Deputy City Solicitor Kathy Breck to wish her a happy and well-deserved retirement after a distinguished 34-year career.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan are proud to announce that Springfield residents are eligible to take advantage of the Community Works Western Massachusetts' Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
This free, state-registered pre-apprenticeship training program will provide training and experience necessary to enter the construction and building trades.
City Officials Meet to Discuss ongoing plans for Renovations and Expansion of East Springfield Library Branch
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan, Capital Assets and…
Mayor Sarno Proudly Donates to Support 4th Annual Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge Event to Benefit the Massachusetts Special Olympics
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Michael Wilk, member of the Polar Plunge Committee, and proudly made a donation to support the 4th Annual Western Massachusetts Polar Plunge event to benefit the Massachusetts Special Olympics. The event, which is…
City of Springfield Office of Community Development and Office of Housing seek proposals for inclusion of 2024-2025 Action Plan
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development and Office of Housing are seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2024-2025 Action Plan. The RFP’s will be available beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024, through Friday, March 1, 2024.
Tom Belton to Retire after serving 13 Years as Director of Veterans Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that longtime Veterans Services Director Tom Belton will be retiring after a distinguished 13-year career as Director. Belton submitted his…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris welcome Mavis Nimoh, new CEO for Tapestry Health
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed Mavis Nimoh, new CEO for Tapestry Health, and Chief Operations Operator Damaris Jones today. Nimoh previously served as…
Superintendent Daniel Warwick Announces Retirement after a Distinguished 48 Year Career
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Daniel Warwick announced today that after an illustrious 48-year career dedicated to continual improvement of education in Springfield, Warwick is set to retire at the end of…
Mayor Sarno, PBRM Executive Director Sullivan and Deputy Director of Veterans Services DeCaro meet with Springfield Veterans Activities Committee to Discuss Plans for a new Veterans Monument
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM), Deputy Director of Veterans Services Joe DeCaro, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Springfield Veterans Activities Committee…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Congratulate Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico on her Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, the dedicated staff at Elder Affairs and her loving family surprised Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico with a special retirement celebration at the Raymond…
Eversource and Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for the “X” Intersection Area will Continue through the Weekend
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that Eversource has notified the City that the damage to the electrical system is more extensive than initially thought. Repair activities will continue through the weekend. …
Mayor Sarno welcomes MGC Chair Cathy Judd-Stein
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Cathy Judd-Stein to Springfield today.
Mix & Mingle with the United Way as they launch VolunteerConnect
You're invited! Join the United Way of Pioneer Valley as they launch VolunteerConnect, a program of community events, workshops and services that connect volunteers with opportunities in the Valley. We're excited to join them as they share this…
Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for the “X” Intersection Area Following Underground Electrical Malfunction - Traffic is Advised to Avoid the Area for Next 36 Hours -
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today a traffic alert for the “X” intersection area due to an underground electrical malfunction earlier this morning. All traffic is advised to avoid the area of the “X”…