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Urban Land Institute Court Square TAP scheduled for Thursday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced today that the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Boston/New England District Council will hold a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to examine future redevelopment potential of Court…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at special presentation honoring former State Rep. Ben Swan
Public Service & Legacy: Wisdom of Experience
Mayor Sarno joins with Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center to Celebrate Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined TJO Executive Director Heather Cahillane along with the staff at Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) Animal Control and Adoption Center to Celebrate Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week on Tuesday morning. Also in…
City of Springfield Opens Golf Courses - Both Franconia and Veterans Memorial Courses will open tomorrow for the 2026 season
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe have announced that the City of Springfield will open both Franconia and Veterans Memorial Municipal Golf Courses tomorrow, Wednesday,…
Mayor Sarno thanks Congressman Neal for, once again, delivering for Springfield – Neal secures $500,000 earmark for East Springfield Neighborhood Library Expansion –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, city, library, and neighborhood officials joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal on Monday afternoon for an announcement on a piece of federal funding that recently came through for Springfield thanks to the efforts of…
City of Springfield Celebrates National Borrinqueñeer's / 65th Infantry Regiment Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield, in coordination with Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. led by Gumersindo Gomez join for Springfield’s sixth annual flag raising ceremony to…
Applications being accepted for Public Lottery for Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at 58 Itendale Street
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, in partnership with the developer, Concerned Citizens for Springfield, Inc. (CCS), is pleased to announce a lottery to choose the purchaser of a fully renovated and modernized…
Springfield Parking Authority Deploys Amano ONE to Modernize Downtown Parking Operations
Springfield residents and visitors will soon see improvements to their parking experience as the Springfield Parking Authority (SPA) upgrades the technology in four major downtown garages with a modern Parking Access and Revenue Control System…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, & Parks Dept. join Wellpoint and Springfield Community in honoring our hometown hero Steve Athas
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Tom Ashe and team, Sheriff Nick Cocci, and City Councilor Kateri Walsh joined with Wellpoint General Manager Dave Morales and the 98.5 The Sports Hub Bruins…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of Arts & Cultural entrepreneur Rosemary Tracy Woods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of Arts & Cultural entrepreneur Rosemary Tracy Woods.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear about my friend, arts and cultural entrepreneur, Rosemary Tracy Woods passing. My…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan meet with Legacy Economic Development Corp.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and CDO Tim Sheehan met with Andrew Melendez and Sara Garvin of Legacy Economic Development Corp.
Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank Andrew and his team at Legacy Economic Development Corp., for their continued support and…
New Baystate Pharmacy Location Opens in Mason Square
Baystate Pharmacy - Mason Square, located at 11 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, is now open for retail business. This new location will strengthen Baystate’s ability to deliver compassionate, quality and accessible care – advancing our communities’…
Mayor Sarno joins Helix Human Services to Highlight Fight Against Child Abuse
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Brian Santaniello, School Committeewoman Rosa Valentin and the City of Springfield, along with representatives from State Senator Adam Gomez and State Senator Jacob Oliveira’s offices, joined with Helix Human…
Springfield Targeted Tax Relief Home Rule Legislation Enacted by State Legislature
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that the special targeted tax relief home rule legislation has been Enacted in both the state House of Representatives and Senate, and is now before the Governor. House Bill (HB) 3213: An Act relative to the…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan announce Small Business Grant to 413 Multi Service
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Eco Dev Project Manager Wilson Darbin joined today to announce a new Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Program funding award to 413 Multi Service at 272 Main…
Springfield Forestry Division to hold Volunteer Outreach Meeting for Forest Park Arboretum Project on April 9th, 2026
Who: Springfield Forestry Division
What: Information and Volunteer recruitment meeting for Forest Park Arboretum Project
When: Thursday April 9th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: John J. Shea Bright Nights Technical Training Facility inside Forest Park,…
Mayor Sarno joins Spirit of Springfield as they announce State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez as 2026 Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chair
This morning at MGM Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, MGM Springfield President Louis Theros, 2025 Pancake Breakfast Chair District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, Spirit of Springfield Chair John…
Ready. Set. Action! 2026 Public Health Month Poster Session
Springfield's Department of Health & Human Services orgaized the second annual Public Health Impact Poster Session with the dedicated public health service providers in our community.
Check out the 30+ thoughtful posters highlighting the…
City of Springfield Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of Five Vacant Lots
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan are announcing that the City has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of five vacant lots in the Maple-High Six Corners and South End neighborhoods.
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