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Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, city and state officials join Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee for 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Flag Raising in Mason Square

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and members of our Springfield Police department, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and city and state officials joined with the Springfield…

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Mayor Sarno recognizes and thanks Community Health Workers (CHW) on CHW Appreciation Day!

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join the Massachusetts Assocation of Community Health Workers (MACHW) in recognizing Community Health Workers Day and thanking all our dedicated and caring Community Health Workers, here in Springfield and…

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Eversource Info Session: Learn about programs to help manage your energy bills

Join Eversource MA at this in-person event in Springfield on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at the Ray Jordan Senior Center to learn about and enroll in financial assistance and energy-saving programs available to help you better manage your bills.

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Happy Father’s Day from Mayor Sarno

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Dads make a difference. Happy Father’s Day and thank you dads for your love, nurturing, valuable life lessons, and patience too! Good health and God Bless.”

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Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day

June 14th, Flag Day, is approaching. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us, not divide us. We are still the greatest nation in…

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Springfield All-Veterans Walk kicking off from Duggan Academy this Saturday

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, and city officials will join with Mike Borecki and our proud veterans community for The All Veterans Walk on…

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MassDOT Traffic Advisory

***ATTENTION RESIDENTS***

The City of Springfield was notified today (Monday, June 9, 2025) by MassDOT, that at 8 pm Tuesday, June10, 2025 to 5 am Wednesday, June 11,2025, the I-91 Northbound Ramp on Longhill Street will be closed in order for…

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Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton Harris, Fire Commissioner Calvi, PBRM Director Ashe and city officials marched in 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade on Saturday

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Director of Parks, Buildings, ad Recreation Management Tom Ashe, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Huma Resources Director Caitlyn Julius and city officials and…

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Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce $100,000 CityStart Grant Initiative

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan along with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE Fund), announced today that Springfield has been selected to participate in the CityStart initiative. This…

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Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners following the intentions of Commissioner Norman Roldan to resign from the Board effective…

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City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Thursday, June 5, 2025 due to the anticipated heat. 

Mayor Sarno states, “Health…

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Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Ordinance to Crackdown on Dangerous ‘Gas Station Weed’

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Maria Perez joined with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Cannabis Compliance Coordinator Xavier Williams, City Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti, and the Springfield Police…

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Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Akers Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers will honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, will mark the thirteenth anniversary of Officer Ambrose’s passing.

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The City of Springfield welcomes the 3rd Annual Ironman!!! - TRAFFIC ADVISORY

This weekend, the City of Springfield, along with numerous other Western Mass. communities, welcome the Ironman to the City of Springfield. Residents and visitors should be aware of impacts / closure of various roadways throughout the City.

1. The…

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Springfield Police & Hampden County Sheriff’s Warn of BitCoin Scams

Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi continue to warn our residents of Crypto-Currency or BitCoin scams. 

Since the beginning of 2024, victims in the city of Springfield have lost more than $624,…

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Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce return of Paddle Boats to Forest Park’s Porter Lake this Summer!

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and Aquatics Director Joe Federico and team joined on Friday morning at Forest Park to announce the return of a beloved recreational pastime to Porter…

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Mayor Sarno and CAFO Buono Appoint Melanie Nacewicz to Board of Assessors

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced yesterday the appointment of Melanie Nacewicz, a Springfield resident, to the Board of Assessors. Nacewicz replaces Margaret ‘Pedge’ Lynch who is…

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Mayor Sarno, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, PBRM Director Ashe & Facilities Team highlight HVAC upgrades in Springfield School Buildings

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Director of Buildings Jon Carignan, and SPS CFO Pat Roach joined with Principal…

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Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Sunday, June 1, 2025

– Reflection to Commemorate the 14thAnniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado –

Mayor Domenic Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:38 p.m., the time the…

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