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Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, Police Superintendent Akers Congratulate Springfield Fire & Emergency Communications Dispatch Graduates
Welcome to our 4 newest 911 dispatchers!
Springfield Parks Department and Hampden County Sheriff’s Department Beautify Pynchon Park ahead of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks crews with Springfield Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department for their efforts in beautifying Pynchon Park ahead of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast.
Mayor…
Mayor Sarno echoes MCOPA call for ‘accountability from every part of the criminal justice system’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wrote to President of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) Chief Woodson and Executive Director Chief Bradley to thank them for a recent letter regarding the Memorial Drive Shooting in Cambridge, and their…
Mayor Sarno Attends 1st Annual ‘Swing Fore Vets’ Golf Tournament
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans Services Director Joe DeCaro attended the first Annual ‘Swing Fore Vets’ Golf Tournament hosted by the Italian American Citizens Club (IACC) at Veterans Memorial Golf Course on Friday morning.
Mayor Sarno states,…
Mayor Sarno Wishes MassMutual a Happy 175th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes MassMutual a Happy 175th Birthday. The company was founded on May 15th, 1851 in Springfield, MA, the same city where its headquarters remain today.
Mayor Sarno states, “MassMutual, you look good for 175. Happy Birthday!…
– How ‘bout them T-Birds! – “A team of Destiny”
Mayor Sarno celebrates Springfield Thunderbirds’ stunning come-from-behind win to keep AHL Calder Cup quest alive!
Read more on “T-Birds' Improbable Comeback Stuns Penguins in OT” Written By: Ryan Smith
The Springfield Thunderbirds authored one…
Mayor Sarno joins with City, State, and Federal Officials to Speak on Gateway Hardware Post Office Satellite Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with, State Representative Bud Williams, Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown, School Committeewoman Barbara Gresham, Ayanna Crawford, representing Representative Orlando Ramos, Jesse Lederman representing Senator Ed Markey…
2025 Public Health Impact Report
The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is proud to present the 2025 Public Health Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the Department’s work to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of our community.
This…
Mayor Sarno highlights Springfield’s continued push for new housing
Today, on his way back down to City Hall from an announcement at Adams Park, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped to check on progress at three new housing development projects here in the City of Springfield.
(1) the Residences at the Vault on State…
Mayor Sarno and State Rep. Williams join Parks Department and Upper Hill neighborhood to unveil Adams Park renovations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud L. Williams, and Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe and team, and Upper Hill Neighborhood Council representative Pernise Morris joined today to unveil renovations to…
Mayor Sarno celebrates with Over 5,300 Thunderbirds Fans as the Thunderbirds advance to the Calder Cup Division Finals
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and over 5,300 fans, on short notice, celebrated a thrilling Thunderbirds 1-0 overtime win in last night at the Thunderdome. With this win, the Thunderbirds advance to the Calder Cup Division Finals and also made AHL history by…
SPRINGFIELD POLICE CONSENT DECREE DISMISSED IN FEDERAL COURT
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers announced on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United States Magistrate Judge Michael Ponsor serving in the District of Massachusetts, dismissed the federal Consent Decree between…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 9th through Sunday, May 24th.
Springf…
Mayor Sarno releases Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
– 12th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Sarno joins Superintendent Akers and SPD for Springfield Police Awards Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers to honor dozens of Springfield Police Officers at the Department’s Awards Ceremony Thursday evening at Duggan Academy.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to our…
Mayor Sarno’s Office visits Mary M. Walsh School for End of Year PBL Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Aide and Deputy Communications Director Rose McCaffrey visited Ms. Sophia Grasso’s fourth grade class at Mary M. Walsh School for their end of year Tiny House PBL (Project Based Learning) Project.
For this PBL, the students…
S&P reaffirms Springfield’s 'AA-' Bond Rating – City’s history of positive financial performance and sustained reserve levels highlighted –
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono are proud to announce that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the City of Springfield’s ‘AA-’ underlying rating with a stable outlook on its…
Springfield’s Franconia Golf Course Named 2026 Walter Lowell Public Golf Course Distinguished Service Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, and the team at Franconia Golf Course are proud to announce that Franconia Golf Course has been named the 2026 Walter Lowell Public Golf Course…