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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and PBRM Director Sullivan Announce $6 million Forestry Grant and $3.1 million for Neal Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Patrick Sullivan, Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM), State Representative Bud Williams, Deputy Parks Director Peter Krupczak, and City Forester Alex Sherman announced…
Mayor Sarno Visits with Students from Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited students at Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School as part of their career day where parents and special guests visited to talk about their jobs and careers. Mayor Sarno shared his background with students and what…
City of Springfield Department of Elder Affairs Halloween Party for Seniors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Elder Affairs Director Sandy Federico and staff for a special Halloween party at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our seniors.
Happy Halloween from the City of Springfield!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween holiday. Thank you to all our city employees for making today fun and festive with your creative costumes. I also want to thank our brave and dedicate men and women of the…
Mayor Sarno attends Special Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for the O’Dell Women’s Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the special ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the O’Dell Women’s Center today located at 45 Lyman Street. The center, the first of its kind in Springfield, aims to transform the lives of low-income women in…
Springfield Police Department Shares Halloween Safety Tips
The Springfield Police Department urges everyone to be extra-cautious on Halloween weekend so that residents and trick-or-treaters can celebrate safely.
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, and PBRM Executive Director Sullivan Announce $1 Million Grant for Springfield Bike & Skate Park at Gurdon Bill
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield has been selected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Click-Bruce Join with Williams Family for Unveiling of Honorary Street Sign in Honor of George ‘Big Will’ Williams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce joined with the Williams Family for a special ceremony to honor the legacy and memory of the late George ‘Bill Will’ Williams with the unveiling of an honorary street sign outside the iconic…
Mayor Sarno and Officials attend Groundbreaking of Panera Bread Restaurant
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and City Councilors Lavar Click-Bruce, Tim Allen, Melvin Edwards, Victor Davila and Council President Jesse Lederman joined with developers Paul Picknelly and Fran Cataldo, PR Restaurants…
Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Sullivan hold Appreciation Luncheon for Parks, Facilities and Forestry Employees
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director for Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, held an appreciation luncheon for parks, facilities and forestry employees at the old Monkey House in Forest Park today to show their…
Mayor Sarno Enjoys a Visit with his Sister, Giovanna ‘Joanna’ Sarno Cummings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit with his sister, Giovanna ‘Joanna’ Sarno Cummings today.
Mayor Sarno and Officials Announce Partnership with State Supplier Diversity Office to Certify Diverse and Small Businesses
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell and Patrice ‘Chae’ Swan, Director of the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance, joined with Commonwealth Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Executive Director Bill…
Mayor Sarno and Officials Join with Home City Development for Groundbreaking Ceremony for Gemini Townhomes
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty and city officials joined with Home City Development Executive Director Thomas Kegelman, Project Manager Jasper McCoy, and Board member Malissa Naylor for a special groundbreaking ceremony for…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield Officials meet with Ironman Group to prepare for 2024 Western Mass Ironman Competition
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and city officials welcomed President of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) Mary Kay Wydra and Sr. Regional Director for the Ironman Group Dave Christen and team to prepare…
Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to Offer Gun Buy-Back Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Springfield Police Department have partnered with Sheriff Nick Cocchi and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department to hold a gun buy-back program on Saturday, October 21st at the Raymond M. Sullivan Safety Complex. Over…
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Mayor Kōkichi Maeda of Takikawa, Japan to Mark the 30th Anniversary of Springfield’s Sister City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Communications Director Bill Baker joined with Sheila McElwaine to welcome Mayor Kōkichi Maeda and officials from Takikawa, Japan to mark the 30th anniversary of Springfield and Takikawa becoming sister cities.
Mayor Sarno Joins with Springfield Water and Sewer Commission to Tour New $25 Million West Parish Facility
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Executive Director Josh Schimmel, Board members and Commission workers for a tour of their new $25 million West Parish Backwash facility on Thursday, October 19th in Westfield.…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and SRA Director Pham Announce Purchase of Vibra Hospital and the 17 Acre Campus for $1.00
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Executive Director Amanda Pham announced today that the Authority will purchase of the approximately 17 acre, Vibra Hospital campus on…
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink & Denim Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield employees recognized and supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Pink and Denim Day” today, Thursday, October 19th. Mayor Sarno, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Health and Human Services…
Happy 100th Birthday to Planetariums!
Springfield Science Museum Hosts Celebration on Oct. 21