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Mayor Sarno enjoys visit with Uncle Germanio Armand “Gerry” Sarno and Retired Vice Consul to the Italian Consulate Giuseppe Polimeni
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…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce Public Art Funding
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…
City of Springfield and Better Life Partners Collaborate to Assist People with Substance Use Disorder
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan and Evan Plotkin Excited for Special Mural Ceremony to kickoff Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival
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…
Mayor Sarno wins Reader Raves 2023 ‘Best City or Town Local Official’ for 9th Year in a Row
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.
Mayor Sarno and Mayoral Aide Marrero Joined with the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee to Announce Puerto Rican Parade Kick Off
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,…
Mayor Sarno meets with Zenaida Smiley of ROCA Young Mothers
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…
Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero attended Dominican Picnic Event at Forest Park
Mayoral Aide Mini Marrero attended the first Dominican Picnic Event at Forest Park on July 23rd to celebrate our city’s diversity and acknowledge and recognize our Dominican residents, families and…
Forest Park Pool to Stay Open for Additional Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan announce today that the Forest Park swimming pool will remain open through Sunday,…
Mayor Sarno Meets with Pastor Eli Serrano of Restoration Worship Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe met with Pastor Eli Serrano and Operations Pastor Emanuel Diaz of Restoration Worship Center today for an update on their continued community…