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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, City Councilor Maria Perez and City Officials unveil renovated Linda Petrella Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Elizabeth Quigley, representing Congressman Richard Neal, City Councilors Maria Perez and Kateri Walsh, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Tom Ashe, Deputy Development Officer Tina…
Mayor Sarno meets with Ryan McCollum and Sports Agent Sean Stellato
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno meets with Ryan McCollum of RMC Strategies and Sports Agent Sean Stellato ahead of Suit Up Springfield’s celebrity bartending night.
Mayor Sarno states, “It was great to meet with Sean ‘Italian Stallion’ Stellato, who was a…
Mayor Sarno proudly raises the Portuguese Flag for the First Time in City History
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Sargent Armenio ‘Manny’ Garcia and Brian Mendes for a special, first-ever Portuguese flag-raising ceremony at Springfield City Hall on June 10th in recognition of Portuguese heritage and the…
Mayor Sarno thanks John Bilodeau for Beautiful Wood Key ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanks talented craftsman from Parks, Recreation, Buildings and Management John Bilodeau ahead of America’s 250th Birthday.
Mayor Sarno states, “Look at the beautiful work that our City employees can do. Craftsman John…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers Thursday through Saturday – June 11th, 12th, and 13th –
Mayor Sarno requests Splash Pads be turned on Earlier due to Heat Wave
Mayor Sarno thanks Markey, Warren and Neal for advocacy on keeping U.S. Post Office CPU Branch on Boston Road open to serve our residents
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno extends his thanks to our federal delegation, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator Edward Markey, and U.S. Congressman Richard Neal, for their advocacy and support to keep the United States Post Office Contract Postal…
Mayor Sarno and Local Mayors Compete in the Mayor’s Cup Putting Contest at the Spirit of Springfield’s Annual Golf Classic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson this morning at Springfield’s beautiful Franconia Golf Course for the Spirit of Springfield’s Golf Classic and…
Mayor Sarno and City Councilor Melvin Edwards Congratulate Asiala Rivera on her Recent Appointment to the Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Melvin Edwards congratulate Ms. Asiala Rivera on her recent appointment to the Springfield Redevelopment Authority. Ms, Rivera was approved by the city council on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Mayor Sarno states…
Mayor Sarno sends letter to PVTA Administrator Sandra Sheehan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wrote a letter to Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan today in follow-up to ongoing discussions regarding the unfortunate trend of concerning youth disturbances at Union Station.
Mayor Sarno…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers Thursday through Saturday
– June 4th, 5th, and 6th–
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce Kiley Middle School Pickleball Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Kiley Middle School Principal Julia St. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Family-Engagement Coordinator of Kiley Middle School and Pickleball instructor Bill…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers and CDO Sheehan continue to address Youth Disturbances at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Metro Unit Commander Lieutenant Brian Elliott, and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined on Tuesday afternoon, with our brave and dedicated men and women in blue, to continue to…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, and SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinall join in recognizing Gerena Student for quick-thinking, bravery and swift actions in support of public safety
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, the Gerena School Community and Springfield Fire Department joined at Gerena on Tuesday to recognize, thank, and celebrate a fifth grade Gerena student, who has been…
Springfield’s Veterans Memorial Golf Course hosts Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier today
Springfield’s Veterans Memorial Golf Course will once again host a qualifying round for the upcoming Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship. The qualifier will be held at Springfield’s Veterans Golf Course on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 beginning at 7:30…
Busy Weekend in Downtown Springfield June 6th and 7th
The City of Springfield welcomes 5th annual Springfield Pride Parade on Saturday, and 4th annual Ironman 70.3 Western Mass Triathlon on Sunday
– Traffic Impact and Road Closures –
Springfield’s downtown area is expected to be busy this weekend…
Mayor Sarno honored to meet Vietnam Veteran Gerard Morin
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to meet Vietnam Veteran Gerard Morin and his VA Outpatient Specialist Mark Matthiessen CVRT & COMS, who came to City Hall on Friday.
Mayor Sarno states, “Meeting Vietnam Veteran Gerard Morin and his VA Outpatient…
Mayor Sarno’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendation adopted by the City Council
– 12th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Parks & Aquatics announce season opening of Swan Boats at Porter Lake in Forest Park
Take a ride this weekend!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Aquatics Director Joe Federico, and team on Friday morning to announce the season opening of the…
Mayor Sarno enjoys surprise visit to Metro Center C3 Community Meeting at “The Intersection” located inside Tower Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Thank you to our passionate and dedicated neighborhood council groups and C3 community policing meeting attendees, along with our brave and dedicated police officials, for your ongoing support in strengthening our…
Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Monday, June 1, 2026 – Reflection to Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has issued his annual call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:38 p.m., the time the tornado touched down in Springfield. Mayor Sarno and city officials…