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‘Movies in the Park’ Returning this Summer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, and WWLP reporter Sy Becker held a joint announcement at Forest Park in the lead up to the return of ‘Movies in the Park,’ the…
Springfield Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate
For nearly two years, Springfield Public Schools has engaged the community to help build a Portrait of a Graduate – a vision of the skills and attributes SPS students need to find success in college and career. Community input has been a vital…
Mayor Sarno Meets with New Westfield State University President Dr. Linda Thompson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with new Westfield State University President Dr. Linda Thompson today as well as Special Assistant to the President Tim Rooke. Dr. Thompson was appointed as Westfield State University 21…
Mayor Sarno and Councilor Brown to Work with DPW on Increasing Pedestrian Safety on Wilbraham Road
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has directed DPW Director Chris Cignoli to work with American International College (AIC) and to review what safety measures can be implemented to increase pedestrian safety on Wilbraham Road for residents and students and…
Mayor Sarno and Bishop Byrne Congratulates Father Piotr Calik on Becoming a United States Citizen
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Bishop William Byrne in congratulating Father Piotr S. Calik on becoming a United States Citizen. Father Calik serves as Vicar General for the Catholic Diocese of Springfield. Born in Poland, he was ordained a…
City of Springfield Announces Westminster Street Children’s Park Community Build Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan, Park Commission Chairperson Terry Rodriguez, the McKnight Neighborhood Council, and Bob Bolduc of Pride Stores, announce a KaBoom! Community…
Fontaine Brothers Named General Contractor for 31 Elm Street / Court Square Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan and Director of Capital Asset Construction Peter Garvey joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, State Senator Adam Gomez, local business owner Peter Picknelly, Michael O’Brien of…
Mayor Sarno ‘Fit to be Tied’ and Upset About Insensitive Social Media Post by Springfield Police Officer
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “This is just plain unbelievable! After everything we are all doing in our Springfield, state, and our country to unite, respect and work together, this officer pulls this ‘B.S.’! This action ignites, divides and…
Mayor Sarno Visited and Rang the Opening Bell at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to visit with the new manager for the Farmers’ Market, Jodi Manning, and ring the opening bell at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park.
Mayor Sarno Stopped by the Visit and Thank the Staff at the Forest Park Pool
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the pool at Forest Park today and thanked the life guards on duty for their continued dedicated efforts. Springfield Police Officer Jose Feliciano was also on hand.
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Continue to Meet with the Springfield Vax Force
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris continue their meetings with the Springfield Vax Force to help efforts aimed at getting our residents vaccinated, especially our younger population which have been…
Mayor Sarno Again Urges Residents Young and Old to get Vaccinated ASAP
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I know it’s the lazy days of summer, but in my regular updates from Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, that even though our overall numbers remain low, there is an uptick with our younger…
Mayor Sarno and Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs DeCaro Celebrate Italy Winning the 2020 European Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs Joe DeCaro celebrated Italy winning the 2020 European Championship. Italy claimed their first Euro title since 1968 in dramatic fashion with a shootout victory against England.
Mayor Sarno Joined with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, Former State Representative Paul Caron and the Dave Vigneault Political Scholarship Committee to Award the 2021 Scholarship Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with City Councilor Jesse Lederman, former State Representative Paul Caron, Springfield Political Consultant Anthony Cignoli, and the Dave Vigneault Review Committee to announce the recipient of the 2021 Dave Vigneault…
US Senator Warren Holds Public Meet and Greet in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed and introduced United States Senator Elizabeth Warren as she held a pubic meet and greet at her downtown Springfield office. State Senators Adam Gomez and John Velis, State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez, Bud…
MassHire's Upcoming Workshops, Events, and Paid Internship Opportunity
MassHire Springfield Career Center is dedicated to maintaining our commitment to helping our community during COVID-19. To that end they are hosting multiple webinars each week that help you in your job search. Feel free to attend, view, or share…
The Voice of Springfield Vanessa Ford Sings Star Spangled Banner at Springfield Union Station
In honor of the Fourth of July, Vanessa Ford "The Songstress of Springfield" sings the Star Spangled Banner at Union Station in downtown Springfield.
“This 4th of July will be a celebration like no other in recent memory,” stated Nicole Sweeney,…
Springfield Police Announce Creation of New Firearms Investigation Unit, Realignment of Narcotics Unit Investigative Resources
Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, in a continued effort to modernize the department and move the Springfield Police Department forward, is today announcing the creation of a Firearms Investigation Unit to address the uptick in gun…
PVTA and Curative Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
PVTA will be hosting Curative, offering free Covid-19 Vaccines (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson) to the community on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 and second dose shots on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at PVTA’s Administration Office located at 2808 Main Street in…
Mayor Sarno Stopped by to Thank the Workers at the Curative Vaccination Clinic at Boys and Girls Club Family Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by to thank the workers and staff at the Curative vaccination clinic that was set up at the Boys and Girls Club Family Center on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. In an effort to bring the lifesaving vaccine to our residents,…