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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…
Mayor Sarno Joins to Raise the Flag of India
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined today at Tower Square with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez, State Representative Mike Finn, and our Indian American community to raise the Flag of India in…
Mayor Sarno wishes Laura Bonavita a Happy Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the Collectors Office to wish longtime city employee Laura Bonavita happy birthday! Mayor Sarno presented Laura with a special proclamation declaring Tuesday, August…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Berkshire Ave Tragedy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I have spoken to the mother of the children who were seriously harmed by an unprovoked and despicable attack put forth by Victor Nieves to, first of all, offer my…
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Police Meet with Local, State and Federal Partners to Address Uptick in Gun Violence
On Monday August 14th, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Police Deputy Chief Steve Kent, Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, Captain Brian Keenan met with representatives from the Massachusetts State…
Mayor Sarno Joins for the Farmers Market at Forest Park 25th Anniversary Celebration and Celebrates Massachusetts Farmers Market Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks Director Patrick Sullivan joined with Jodi Manning, Manager of the Farmers Market at Forest Park along with many city and state officials including: Massachusetts…
Forest Park Pool to Stay Open for Additional Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan, and Aquatics Director Joseph Federico announce that the Forest Park swimming pool…