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Mayor Sarno, DPW Director Cignoli and Eversource Announce Third Phase of Enhanced LED Pedestrian Lighting in the South End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Chris Cignoli and Eversource are pleased to announce the third phase of the installation of enhanced LED pedestrian lighting in…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Passing of Nick Caputo, Founder of the Iconic Red Rose Pizzeria
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so saddened to hear about Mr. Nicola “Nick” Caputo’s passing. My wife Carla and daughters Cassandra and Chiara send our sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and…
Mayor Sarno and Chief of Staff Ashe Join with Bowles Elementary Afterschool for End of Year Field Day Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined with Assistant Director of Recreation Paula Thayer and Principal John Doty for a special End of Year Field Day with students, staff and…
Mayor Sarno wishes Dave ‘Air Strike’ Cotter a Happy and Healthy Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes longtime Deputy Director of Housing and Code Enforcement Dave ‘Air Strike’ Cotter a very happy, health and well-deserved retirement.
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Springfield’s Own Kevin Sears on being Elected the 2023 National Association of Realtors 1st V.P.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Congratulations to my friend and Springfield’s own Kevin Sears of Sears Real Estate on being elected the 2023 National Association of Realtors 1st VP. Kevin, his dad…
Mayor Sarno enjoys a visit from good Family Friend 'Mickey' Santaniello
“Dear family friend, veteran and longtime customer of my dad Al ‘The Barber’, ‘Mickey’ Santaniello stopped by after his visit to our Veterans’ Department to say hello. Good to be with you Mickey and…
Mayor Sarno Announce Fifth Round of ARPA Funding Awards
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the city American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) team announced today the City of Springfield’s fifth round of ARPA RFP funding awards for small businesses, nonprofits, hospitality,…
Mayor Sarno Thrilled with Springfield Thunderbirds Calder Cup Run
As I was leaving our MassMutual Center, aka the ‘Thunderdome’, after a truly exhilarating late 4-3 comeback playoff victory by our beloved Springfield T-Birds Wednesday evening and the place was…
Mayor Sarno Joined State Rep. Gonzalez and State Secretary of Health and Human Services Sudders for Springfield Pharmacy Visit
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and State Secretary of Health and Human Service Marylou Sudders today at the Springfield Pharmacy located at 894 Main Street.
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Mayor Sarno and City Officials hold Special Flag Raising Ceremony for V for Victory site at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Patrick Sullivan, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Veterans Services Director Tom…
Mayor Sarno and State Representative Gonzalez join with Springfield Boys and Girls Club and AT&T for Special Donation to Children
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Carlos Gonzalez joined with AT&T and the Springfield Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Vincent Borello as AT&T donated over 100 brand new Samsung…
Comcast offers Affordable Connectivity Program for Eligible Households
Comcast has announced that they are participating in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the $30/month benefit can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet service.
Mayor Sarno and Police Deputy Kent join with State Representatives Gonzalez and Ashe for Ghost Gun Awareness Event
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Deputy Chief Steven Kent joined with State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez and Brian Ashe and Everytown for Gun Safety for a ghost gun awareness event at…
Mayor Sarno Discusses Springfield’s Preschool Expansion with Strategies for Children
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno discussed the City of Springfield’s preschool expansion plans and the achievement and enhancements the Springfield Public Schools have made since taking office. Under the…
Mayor Sarno Joins Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity House Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) Board President Anne Eisenmen, GSHFH Family Services Manager Deborah O’Mara, and the Emery family for a house…
Chief of Staff Ashe and DPW Director Cignoli meet with St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Greek Cultural Center to discuss Roadway and Pedestrian Enhancements
Chief of Staff Tom Ashe and DPW Director Chris Cignoli met with members from the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Greek Cultural Center today to discuss roadway and pedestrian enhancements…
Chief of Staff Ashe attends Society of William Rice Cocktail Party
Chief of Staff Tom Ashe, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined with the Society of William Rice for a special cocktail party with special guest and award winning sculptor Don Gummer on Thursday,…
Springfield Parks Department Announces Concerts in the Park 2022
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Patrick Sullivan are pleased to announce the return of the Concerts in the Park.
CAFO TJ Plante Recognized as 2022 GFOA Hero Award Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to announce that Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and…
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Encourages Residents to keep Cool this Weekend
The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging residents to stay cool this weekend. According to local weather services, temperatures are expected to reach into the mid…