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Fabulous February at Forest Park is Coming!
Springfield Parks Department Announces 2024 ‘Fabulous February’ Events
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and the Springfield Board of Park…
Mayor Sarno Visits World Is Our Classroom to Highlight ARPA Funding of their Medical Encounter Pathway Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, and Springfield Public Schools Chief of Student Services Dr. Yolanda Johnson joined with World Is Our Classroom Executive Director Nora Patton to highlight…
Mayor Sarno meets with Fire District Chief Curt Marcellin to Discuss Plans for Springfield Caribbean Festivities
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford met with Fire District Chief Curt Marcellin, Fashion Designer Richard Richardson and the Springfield Carnival Association today to discuss upcoming plans for Springfield’s annual Caribbean…
Mayor Sarno and Officials attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Gandara Family Resource Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and officials joined with Gandara CEO Lois Nesci and her dedicated team for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Gandara Family Resource Center on Friday, February 9th.
Join Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services for Black History Month Film Screening
Featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, "761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers” narrates the true story of the 761st Tank Battalion, the pioneering Black tank unit in WWII.
United Way of Pioneer Valley Launches Volunteer Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to support the United Way of Pioneer Valley as they launch their volunteer program, VolunteerConnect, a program of community events, workshops and services that connect volunteers with opportunities in the Valley.
Mayor Sarno Announces Appointments to Various City Boards and Commissions
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has made appointments to various city boards and commissions, including the Elections Commission, the Historic Commission, the Library Commission and the Board of Police Commissioners. All appointments…
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…