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City of Springfield and East Forest Park neighborhood to celebrate National Night Out
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Mayoral Aide Rose McCaffrey joined with Police Superintendent Larry Akers, the Springfield Police Department, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, the Springfield Fire Department, East Forest…
City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department offering an Aquatic Fitness Program: O2H Overweight 2 Healthy
For someone who struggles with their weight, exercising can be very physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. You are not alone! The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department will be hosting an aquatic fitness program called O2H, for those…
The U.S. Navy is setting a course for the Connecticut River Valley this fall, launching the Hartford-Springfield region’s first-ever Navy Week!
September 22–28
Navy Weeks bring the fleet to the community, with 50 to 60 active-duty Sailors from across the country engaging in outreach events designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen community ties.
Connecticut River Valley Navy Week will…
Springfield to hold September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join as Springfield will continue the tradition of honoring the first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, with the annual Remembrance Ceremony.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6pm, on…
Swan Boats at Forest Park closed due to inclement weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Swan Boats at Forest Park will be closed for the remainder of today, Saturday, September 6th, and tomorrow Sunday, September 7, 2025 due…
White Lion Tip’s Off Enshrinement Weekend with a Series of Free Events
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony featuring notable inductees will take place on September 6, 2025, in Springfield, MA. To compliment the red-carpet ceremony, White Lion continues its tradition and hosts several free events…
Traffic Congestion expected downtown this weekend: Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement and Ride to Remember
– Saturday, September 6, 2025–
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) Director have shared that traffic congestion is expected in the city this weekend. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the City of Springfield…
Floyd Patterson Band to perform Free Outdoor Concert at the Forest Park Amphitheater tomorrow
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe are thrilled to be welcoming the Floyd Patterson Band to the Forest Park Amphitheater on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. The Floyd Patterson Band blends…
You're Invited! Springfield Senior Center Open House, 9/12/2025
The Springfield Department of Elder Affairs will be hosting a Senior Center open House event on Friday, September 12th at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You’re invited to come on down and learn about the ‘Harvest of…
Mayor Sarno touched by “thank you” from “Breaking the C.O.R.E” founder Corey Houston
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was touched to receive a handwritten note with a copy of a Facebook post from addiction recovery advocate and founder of “Breaking the C.O.R.E” Mr. Corey L. Houston.
Mayor Sarno writes, “Mr. Houston’s story is very inspiring…
Mayor Sarno joins with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Deputy Chief David Kane, Police Captain Edward Guyer, along with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield to bring…
Springfield’s Splash Pads turning off for the season
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the splash pads at our city’s public parks will be turned off for the season on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Over 20 of Springfield’s public…
Springfield's Early Voting Calendar for 2025
Early Voting Calendar - 2025
Early Voting Sites:
Springfield City Hall - 36 Court Street, Ground Floor (Accessible entrance in the rear of City Hall)
Ray Jordan Senior Center - 1476 Roosevelt Avenue
Greenleaf Community Center - 1187 1/2 Parker…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials to join Common Wealth Murals for ribbon cutting at new mural “Sunday Dinner” by Eric Okdeh at the Italian Cultural Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and city and state officials joined the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass and Common Wealth Murals for a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the new mural titled “Sunday Dinner” painted by Eric Okdeh on the…
Mayor Sarno and Eco Dev Project Manager Wilson Darbin welcome UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Grad Students to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Wilson Darbin, Project Manager for the Office of Planning and Economic Development, joined to welcome students and staff from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) to Springfield City Hall. Mayor Sarno chatted…
Try Transit! Free Fare Extended!
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has extended their Fare Free Try Transit Program through June 30, 2026 for Fixed Route Buses and Paratransit Van service.
City of Springfield issues Request for Proposals for the 2026 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 (CSI) Program highlighting their best practices and proven…
Join ValleyBike for Ride in the Park event this Friday!
Join ValleyBike and Mayor Sarno at Gurdon Bill Park on Friday, August 29 from 11AM–3PM.
- Take a free test ride on a ValleyBike
- Enter to win a free helmet
- Learn about our Equity Membership Passes
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s only…