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Mayor Sarno Happy to See Travis Best and Tony Pettaway
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What a nice surprise it was to run into one of Springfield’s all-time Basketball greats, Central High School graduate and NBA star Travis Best, along with “Pettaway’s Platoon” – High School of Commerce grad – Tony…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Western Mass Zombies Basketball Team on Mid-Atlantic Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar “Coach” Click joined today with Bill Bullock, owner of Western Mass Zombies Basketball team, and his son Nicholas, as well as South End Community Center Executive Director Wesley Jackson to congratulate…
Mayor Sarno and Staff Receive Surprise Visit from Intern Shane Dillon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was great to see our former intern Shane Dillon, I appreciated his visit today. I’ve had some fantastic interns and Shane ranks right up there too. A bright future is ahead for this respectful young man.”
Springfield School Volunteers: Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) serves the students of the Springfield Public Schools through a number of programs. This year, SSV will be piloting its first Summer Virtual Book Club!
Springfield School Volunteers Summer Virtual Book Club will…
Home Grown Springfield Launches NEW Mobile Meal Distributions - Grab-and-go Summer Meal Service Closed for July 4th Observance
NEW THIS SUMMER! Home Grown Springfield, the culinary and nutrition program of Springfield Public Schools, is pleased to announce a new mobile grab-n-go weekday meal distribution program. The exciting new feature will be located at the following…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of East Springfield Neighborhood Council Member Guy Kenison
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is saddened to hear of the passing of Guy Kenison of the East Springfield Neighborhood, a true community/neighborhood person.
Mayor Sarno Attends Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Granny’s Baking Table
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Granny’s Baking Table founders Sonya Yelder and Todd Crosset along with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) Director Chris Russell, BID Executive Assistant Michelle Grout,…
City of Springfield to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Resources Available for Homeowners and Landlords
The City of Springfield Office of Housing along with Springfield Healthy Homes and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts will host a virtual Town Hall on resources available for Springfield homeowners and landlords on de-leading their…
Congressman Neal Announces $7.2 Million Grant for PVTA
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce a $7.21 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2021 Low and No Emission…
City of Springfield to Begin Final Phase Demolition Cleanup at MCDI Site
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud Williams, Building Commissioner Steve Desilets, Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey, Director of Disaster Recovery Tina Quagliato Sullivan, and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti on their Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with co-workers and friends to wish Mary Duval and Fran Marafioti congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved, happy and healthy retirement.
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will open cooling centers Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1, 2021, due to the anticipated heat.
City of Springfield to Open Forest Park Pool Early Due to Heat Wave
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announced today that the Forest Park swimming pool will open Monday, June 28, 2021, a week ahead of schedule, due to the anticipated…
Mayor Sarno to Appoint Retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to Community Police Hearing Board
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will appoint retired Springfield District Court Judge John Payne to the Community Police Hearing Board (CPHB). Judge Payne will be replacing Attorney Ernesto Castillo who is stepping downing.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Andrea Stone on her Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the City Clerk’s Office to wish Andrea Stone congratulations and best wishes on a well-deserved and happy and healthy retirement.
Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with White Lion Brewing for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with White Lion Brewing President Raymond Berry and his team for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of White Lion's new downtown location in Tower Square.
State Senator Adam…
Mayor Sarno Thanks City Hall Facility Staff for their Continued Efforts
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to thank City Hall facility staff for their continued efforts providing assistance for our residents and business community that visit City Hall.
Mayor Sarno and State and City Officials Joined with MassHousing for Bergen Circle Groundbreaking
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and state and city officials joined with MassHousing for the groundbreaking ceremony at Bergen Circle. MassHousing closed on $21.2 million in affordable housing financing for the refinancing and extensive rehabilitation of the…
Spirit of Springfield Holds Pubic Safety Meeting with Public Safety Officials from the Region to Prepare for 4th of July Fireworks
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Spirit of Springfield for their public safety meeting with public safety officials from the region as they discussed preparations for the 4th of July fireworks. Departments and agencies involved included the…
City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Sarno’s FY22 Budget
The Springfield City Council unanimously approved Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s $756 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The FY22 budget includes no layoffs and maintains all core services and represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year’s…