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Mayor Sarno joined with Eversource for Special Holiday Donation to MLK Family Services
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Patricia Bernard, VP of Finance and Operations for Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services for a special holiday donation to the community center from Eversource. Joe Mitchell, Community Relations and Economic…
Mayor Sarno Speaks with Students at Duggan Academy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with Seniors at Duggan Academy on Monday, December 19th to discuss and take questions on the importance of education and the career opportunities that become available. Mayor Sarno shared his own personal experience…
Springfield Celebrates Hanukkah with Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Court Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Council President Jesse Lederman and Councilors Justin Hurst and Victor Davila joined with State Senator Eric Lesser, Rabbi Chaim Kosofsky, Rabbi Noach Kosofsky and the students from Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in…
364 Gives Donates $20,000 to Three Charitable Organizations
On Friday December 16th, 364 Gives, the charitable foundation of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 Springfield Patrolman’s Union, announced the recipients of their 2022 donations.
364 Gives is donating $7500 to the…
City Hall Gets in the Holiday Spirit with Ugly Sweater Contest
The City of Springfield’s Human Resources Department held the city’s first Ugly Holiday Sweater contest for city employees today. Many employees enthusiastically participated to win the coveted title of “Ugliest Sweater.”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno…
Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities in Springfield
Did you know, the American Red Cross has a workforce made up of over 90% volunteers?
Red Cross Disaster Relief Volunteers respond to home fires and other local emergencies to provide the affected families with immediate necessities such as food,…
Planet Earth: You Are Here @ the Springfield Museums
Celebrate the place we all call home with a variety of hands-on art and science activities. Free with museum admission!
Planet Earth: You Are Here | Springfield Museums
Create a Compass, 11 am-3 pm
Learn the science of compasses and make a…
Springfield Auto and Truck Equipment Celebrates 30 Years in Business with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, State Representatives Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Orlando Ramos, and Yolanda Cancel from the Indian Orchard Citizens Council joined with Michael…
Mayor Sarno joined with Mercy Medical Center for Special ‘Gift of Light’ Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno join with Mercy Medical Center for their annual ‘Gift of Light’ holiday tree lighting ceremony on Monday, December 12th to support the Sister Caritas Cancer Center. This year, Wicked in Pink Motorcycle Run, founded by Bob…
Springfield Museums Hold Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson for the Springfield Museums Annual Lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday, November 25th.
Mayor Sarno Joined with Riverview Tenant Council for Special Christmas Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Genesis Velez-Roque and Administrative Assistant Mini Marrero joined with the residents of the Riverview Tenant Council for their annual Christmas event on Monday, December 12th.
Mayor Sarno and City Employees Get Together for City Hall Holiday Party
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by his wife Carla, and two daughters Cassandra and Chiara, was honored to welcome all City of Springfield employees to the annual City Hall Holiday Party on Friday. Each year Mayor Sarno gets city employees together for…
Mayor Sarno Thanks Facilities Team and City Employees for Holiday Donations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “A very special thank you and shout out to our City of Springfield Facilities Team and City Employees for their generosity this holiday season in supporting both Toys for Tots and the YWCA of Western Mass. Thank you for…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Iconic Youth Development Advocate Art Jones
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to the family and friends of Art Jones. I was very sadden to hear about Art’s passing and had spoken to his son Todd a number of times during these trying…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez and Officials Celebrate Installation of Decorative Lights in North End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez joined with Judy Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield, Jose Claudio of the New North Citizens Council, Tobias Billups from the Springfield Pharmacy, and officials from…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and members from the SPD present Check Donation to Dakin Humane Society
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood and members from the Springfield Police Department joined with the Dakin Humane Society and Gregory and Gaiane from Gregory’s Restaurant and Pizza to present a check donation from the…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Clapprood and Board of Police Commissioners hold Special Commendation Ceremony for Springfield Police Officers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, the Board of Police Commissioners and the Springfield Police Department leadership team held a special commendation ceremony to honor and recognize more than 70 officers, civilians, and…
Forest Park Civic Association holds Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the X
The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony at the ‘X’ on Wednesday evening, with Café Christo provided hot beverages for the residents. Mayor Sarno’s Administrative Assistance Mini Marrero, City Council President…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – a day that lives in infamy.