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Mayor Sarno Joins with Hispanic American Library for New England Latino Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Juan Reyes Falcon, Executive Director for the Hispanic American Library, and David Silva, Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center for the 1st Annual…
Mayor Sarno Joins for Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration as part of National Breastfeeding Month
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris joined today with Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness to recognize and…
Mayor Sarno and City and State Officials Welcome Secretary Ed Augustus and MassHousing Executive Director Chrystal Kornegay for a tour of 31 Elm Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty and city officials welcomed Ed Augustus, Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and…
Mayor Sarno joined with MGM Springfield and Convention Center Authority to highlight Downtown Resurgence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley and the state Convention Center Authority to provide an update and highlight the continued economic resurgence of…
Mayor Sarno to Seek Grant Funding for BolaWrap Device for Springfield Police Department
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has directed Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood to pursue grant funding from the Massachusetts Executive…
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Issues Public Health Advisory after Mosquito found in Springfield Tested Positive for West Nile Virus
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a public health advisory after a mosquito sample taken in Springfield tested positive for the West Nile Virus,…
For 10th Year in a Row, Mayor Sarno wins Reader Raves 2024 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno received his official award today for being named Reader Raves 2024 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’. This marks the 10th year in a row Mayor Sarno has been honored winning…
Mayor Sarno attends Springfield Boys and Girls Club Back to School Sneaker Event with Vox Church
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Boys and Girls Club for a special Back to School Sneaker Event in partnership with VOX Church on Saturday, August 19th. The event provided over a…
Springfield Business Improvement District appoints a new Executive Director: Michelle L. Grout
The Springfield Business Improvement District, a strategic partner in the city’s efforts to recruit, develop and support strong businesses, events, and community building in Downtown Springfield, has…
City of Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee Accepting Nominations for 2023 Veteran of the Year
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton, and Deputy Director Joe DeCaro announced today that the Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee is now accepting nominations for the…
Mayor Sarno stops by Rebecca Johnson School to view Progress on Ruth Carter Mural
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Rebecca Johnson School on Saturday, August 19th to view the progress on the Ruth Carter Mural that will honor Springfield’s own iconic costumer designer, author and…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials March in Springfield Caribbean Festival Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno join with the Caribbean American African Athletic Social Club and marched in the Caribbean Festival Parade on Saturday, August 19th. The parade kicked off at Rebecca Johnson…
City of Springfield Seeks Requests for Proposals for the 2024 Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant Program
The City of Springfield and Springfield Police Department (SPD) are encouraging local nonprofits, non-government organizations and partner organizations to submit applications for the Shannon…
Statement on Behalf of Croteau Family
On behalf of the Croteau family, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Families Against Violence Executive Director Francena Brown are issuing a joint statement.
Mayor Sarno enjoys some Music from Frank Manzi Band outside of One Financial Plaza
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe stopped by One Financial Plaza on Wednesday, August 16th to enjoy some music from the Frank Manzi Band as they were performing as part of One…
Mayor Sarno welcomes visit from Sonia and Roy Watson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno enjoyed a visit today with Sonia Watson and her son Roy Watson. Roy is a Senior at UMass studying Mechanical Engineering and is a proud graduate of Sabis International Charter…
Mayor’s Office Welcomes 8-year-old Ciara to Springfield City Hall as part of her Town Hall Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Administrative Assistant Mini Marrero, on behalf of Mayor Sarno, joined with Caitlyn Julius, Assistant HR Director, in welcoming Ciara, an 8-year-old girl from Worcester, who…
Mayor Sarno, City and State Officials, and Community Stakeholders Continue to Work Together to Mitigate Gun Violence with Roundtable Working Group Meeting and Discussion
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met again with city and state officials, and community stakeholders and clergy today to continue ongoing discussions to share information and development an all-encompassing…
Mayor Sarno joined with Secretary Galvin for Announcement of Funding to help combat Domestic Violence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Secretary of State William F. Galvin to announce new funding to help address domestic violence. Galvin, who administers the Massachusetts Address Confidentiality…
Mayor Sarno Attends Tree 2000 Celebration: Milestone Achieved in Springfield's Greening the Gateway Cities Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks Director Patrick Sullivan, and City Forester Alex Sherman joined with Regreen Springfield President David Bloniarz and DCR officials Samantha Eanes and Douglas Hutcheson…