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Mayor Sarno Meets with Valley Opportunity Council for Updates on LIHEAP Fuel Assistance Program

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed Executive Director of the Valley Opportunity Council Steve Huntley and Paul Robbins, founder and president of communications firm, Paul Robbins Associates, for a meeting today to hear updates from the Valley…

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Springfield Police Detective Bureau Investigation Leads to an Arrest in the Theft of the Symphony Hall Railings

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On Wednesday August 18th at approximately 5:40 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan arrested 41-year-old Elvin Andino on the 0-100 block of Dickinson Street in connection with…

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MassHire In-person Job Fair - Tomorrow!

Join MassHire Springfield Career Center for an in-person job fair tomorrow, Wednesday August, 17, 2022 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at MassHire located at 95 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA 01103.

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Mayor Sarno enjoys visit with Uncle Germanio Armand “Gerry” Sarno and Retired Vice Consul to the Italian Consulate Giuseppe Polimeni

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe enjoyed a visit from the mayors Uncle, Germanio Armand “Gerry” Sarno, and retired Vice Consul to the Italian Consulate for Western Massachusetts Giuseppe Polimeni today.

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Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Public Art Funding

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Monday, August 15th for organizations interested in undertaking public mural events. …

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City of Springfield and Better Life Partners Collaborate to Assist People with Substance Use Disorder

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is pleased to announce the City of Springfield’s new collaboration with Better Life Partners, a leading community-based provider of substance use treatment in New England, to assist people with substance use disorder and…

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes Damon Penna as New Intern to the Mayor’s Office

Mayor Sarno stated, “I am so happy to welcome interns back to the office after pausing internships due to COVID-19. We truly value our interns and work to ensure that their experience in the office is a valuable one, which they can carry with them…

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Mayor Sarno joins with BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien for his new podcast series, BusinessTalk.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was the recent guest on BusinessTalk, a new podcast series with BusinessWest Editor George O'Brien. Mayor Sarno discussed some recent economic development projects such as the demolition of the old Civic Center parking garage,…

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Mayor Sarno Joined with Superintendent Warwick to Bring Welcome Remarks at the New Educator Orientation

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Superintendent Daniel Warwick to provide welcome remarks to new Springfield Public Schools teachers and staff at the new educator orientation Zoom meeting today. It was a very special one for Mayor Sarno too – for…

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Mayor Sarno Joins Springfield’s Indian Community to Raise Indian Flag and Celebrate 75 Years of Indian Independence

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined on Sunday with Raj Rayonia, Dinesh Patel, the Indian Association of Greater Springfield, and hundreds of members of the Indian and Indian-American community from Springfield and beyond to celebrate 75 years of Indian…

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Clarification for ARPA Application Process

After well over three dozen outreach meetings with neighborhood councils, nonprofits and businesses initiated by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, we have put forth an application process based on our city residents needs and following all the federal…

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Mayor Sarno Attends Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had a wonderful time attending this year’s 9th annual Jazz & Roots Festival. The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is a free, annual music & arts festival in the heart of downtown Springfield, MA produced each year by Blues to…

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Mayor Sarno and Mayoral Aid Click-Bruce Joined for Black Men of Greater Springfield Last Day of Summer Program Lunch Event

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Lavar Click-Bruce joined today for the Black Men of Greater Springfield (W.E.B. DuBois Summer Program) Last Day of Summer Program Lunch Event at the Church in the Acres. The summer program, sponsored by the…

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Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Advances to City Council

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Development Services Division announced today the advancement of the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan amendment to the City Council.  The City Council has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the proposed plan amendment…

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes Worcester Woo Sox for Visit to Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to receive a visit today from Woo Sox Chief Ambassador Rick Medeiros and mascots Smiley Ball and Woofster. The Worcester Red Sox, or “Woo Sox,” are a professional minor league baseball team and the Boston Red Sox…

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Mayor Sarno Joins with Springfield College and Upper Hill and Old Hill Neighborhood Councils for a Neighborhood Block Party

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings (and his dance moves) at the neighborhood block party hosted by Springfield College and the Upper Hill and Old Hill Neighborhood Councils at Samuel Bolden Park yesterday. State Representative Bud L. Williams,…

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Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Evan Plotkin Excited for Special Mural Ceremony to kickoff Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan sat down with Evan Plotkin to share their excitement for the upcoming mural ceremony and Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. The…

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Mayor Sarno wins Reader Raves 2023 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’ for 9th Year in a Row

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received his official award for being named Reader Raves 2023 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’. This marks the 9th year in a row Mayor Sarno has won this honor.

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Mayor Sarno and Mayoral Aide Marrero Joined with the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee to Announce Puerto Rican Parade Kick Off

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero and City Clerk Gladys Oyola joined with the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee, State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, State Senator Adam Gomez, City Council President Jesse Lederman, Councilor…

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Mayor Sarno meets with Zenaida Smiley of ROCA Young Mothers

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Zenaida Smiley of ROCA Young Mothers to continue discussions and share updates on local efforts and initiatives to lower teen pregnancy and provide assistance for young mothers and families to take care of themselves…

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