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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…
City of Springfield and Spirit of Springfield welcome ‘Ground Zero Flag’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Veterans Services Director Tom Belton, Veterans Services Deputy Director Joe DeCaro, Veterans Services…
City of Springfield seeks Proposals for North End Main Street Parcel
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today that the City of Springfield will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of ES…
Mayor Sarno Stopped by Cellf Juices for a Smoothie
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Constituent Services Director Molly Shea stopped into Cellf Juices on Bay Street in Springfield today to say hello to owner Jazlinda Navarro and enjoy some juices and…
Mayor Sarno Visits Parks & Recreation Summer Program Family Field Day at Central High School
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited with students, staff, parents, and grandparents too, including State Representative Bud L. Williams, as well as program partners of the city’s Parks and Recreation 21st…
Goal Setting For Career & Education Success with MassHire
Let MassHire show you the tools to make informed career decisions. This webinar is designed for individuals age 14+. Participants will learn how to use SMART Goals process to identify, plan and create…
City of Springfield to Keep Cooling Centers Open on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be keeping the cooling centers open on Tuesday, August 9, 2022…
Summer Spectacular Activities at the Springfield Museums
The Springfield Museums are open seven days a week – you’re invited to play, explore, and create! Free with museum admission!
Summer Spectacular Activities taking place each day at the Springfield…
City of Springfield to Keep Cooling Centers Open Sunday, August 7th and Monday, August 8th
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be keeping the cooling centers open on Sunday, August 7 and…
Mayor Sarno, Mayor Vieau and Mayor Garcia Join with American Red Cross for Mayor’s Blood Donation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mayor John Vieau of Chicopee and Mayor Joshua Garcia of Holyoke for a Mayor’s Blood Donation event at the American Red Cross. Nia Rennix, Executive Director of the…
Office of Health and Human Services shares CDC Information on Reducing the Stigma in Monkeypox Communication and Community Engagement
The Office of Health and Human Services is sharing a document from the CDC on Monkeypox to help people make the best informed decisions on how to protect their health and the health of the community.