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Mayor Sarno Thanks Tom McCarthy, Team and Springfield Renaissance School for Cleaning Up Acorn Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks Tom McCarthy, Clean City Manager, his team, and the students and teachers of Springfield Renaissance School. Together they cleared 35 tires, 25 bags of trash, a mattress, box spring, recliner, glass windows, metal, trash…
City of Springfield Human Resources Hold Annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his thanks to the Human Resources Team, as well as many vendors, as they host their annual Health and Wellness Resource Fair.
Different Vendors from all over the City came into City Hall to tell city employees about…
Mayor Sarno’s Office joins to support community-based Public Safety Rally
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Shroyria “Shay” Kraus united with local leaders and the community at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy this weekend to support the community-based Public Safety Rally aimed at uniting our…
Mayor Sarno releases a statement on Baystate Health’s acquisition of Mercy Medical Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement today in response to news that Baystate Health will acquire Mercy Medical Center.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very thankful to Baystate Health’s efforts to preserve two hospitals in the city. There…
Happy National Library Week!
We Love our Springfield City Libraries <3
With National Library Week beginning today, April 19th and as we head into school vacation week, this is the perfect time to check out your local library branch or visit a new library for the first time!…
This Monday: school is out, and the Hoop Up Springfield Job Fair is in!
The Hampden District Attorney’s Office will host the 10th Annual Hoop Up Springfield Job Fair & Basketball Tournament on Monday, April 20, 2026, at American International College (AIC). The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to…
Chief of Staff Baker joined Springfield Fire and Emergency Communications to Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Chief of Staff Bill Baker on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield’s Emergency Communications team at the Fire Dispatch Office on Friday afternoon to help recognize and celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield join New England Donor Services to Commemorate Organ Donation Month – Donate Life flag raised at City Hall! –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with representatives from New England Donor Services, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), State Senator Adam Gomez, who is an organ donation recipient, and local individuals and families touched by organ…
City of Springfield celebrates Black Maternal Health Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join in recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in the City of Springfield along with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Health and Racial Equity Coordinator Shenell Ford, and the…
Add your voice to Housing Springfield!
Attend one of three Housing Springfield open houses this April to learn about the project and help shape a citywide plan for housing policy and investment.
RFP Technical Assistance Workshop Rescheduled to May 12th
The City of Springfield has announced that the RFP Technical Assistance Workshop with the Community Development team that was previously scheduled for April 16th will now be held on May 12, 2026 at the 4:45 p.m. at the Brightwood Branch Library…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers and PBRM Director Ash announce continued Illegal Dumping Enforcement - More than Half of are Out of Towners -
Smile You’re on Springfield Candid Camera!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers and Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, announced continued enforcement efforts from the city to crack down…
Mayor Sarno attends MassHire Youth Employment Summit
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins for the Youth Employment Summit at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon along with Director of the Hampden County Workforce Board Peter Farkas, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono,…
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…