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Mayor Sarno joins with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Deputy Chief David Kane, Police Captain Edward Guyer, along with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield to bring…
Springfield’s Splash Pads turning off for the season
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the splash pads at our city’s public parks will be turned off for the season on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Over 20 of Springfield’s public…
Springfield's Early Voting Calendar for 2025
Early Voting Calendar - 2025
Early Voting Sites:
Springfield City Hall - 36 Court Street, Ground Floor (Accessible entrance in the rear of City Hall)
Ray Jordan Senior Center - 1476 Roosevelt Avenue
Greenleaf Community Center - 1187 1/2 Parker…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials to join Common Wealth Murals for ribbon cutting at new mural “Sunday Dinner” by Eric Okdeh at the Italian Cultural Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and city and state officials joined the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass and Common Wealth Murals for a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the new mural titled “Sunday Dinner” painted by Eric Okdeh on the…
Mayor Sarno and Eco Dev Project Manager Wilson Darbin welcome UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Grad Students to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Wilson Darbin, Project Manager for the Office of Planning and Economic Development, joined to welcome students and staff from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) to Springfield City Hall. Mayor Sarno chatted…
Try Transit! Free Fare Extended!
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has extended their Fare Free Try Transit Program through June 30, 2026 for Fixed Route Buses and Paratransit Van service.
City of Springfield issues Request for Proposals for the 2026 Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant Program
The City of Springfield and Springfield Police Department (SPD) are encouraging local nonprofits, non-government organizations and partner organizations to submit applications for the Shannon (CSI) Program highlighting their best practices and proven…
Join ValleyBike for Ride in the Park event this Friday!
Join ValleyBike and Mayor Sarno at Gurdon Bill Park on Friday, August 29 from 11AM–3PM.
- Take a free test ride on a ValleyBike
- Enter to win a free helmet
- Learn about our Equity Membership Passes
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s only…
Swan Boats at Forest Park available on weekends through end of September!
– Open all Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sunday, & Monday –
Mayor Sarno shares musical moment with Springfield Public Schools IGNITE Mentoring through Music Program students
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited, and joined in playing the drums, with students and staff from the Ignite Mentoring through Music Program at SPS Convocation on Friday morning. The students and teachers brought incredible energy and sense of connection…
Springfield School Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall appears on Western Mass News’ Getting Answers with Dave Madsen
Springfield School Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall sat down with Dave Madsen on Western Mass News’ “Getting Answers” program. They discussed her love of science, her journey from growing up as a student at our Springfield schools to becoming an…
Mayor Sarno Selects Attorney Cary Szafranski Curley as Neighborhood Nominee to License Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has selected Springfield resident Attorney Cary Szafranski Curley as the neighborhood nominee to the License Commission following the resignation of longtime neighborhood License Commission member Peter…
Mayor Sarno, Sheriff Cocchi, Police Superintendent Akers and CDO Sheehan Announce Safe Travels Initiative for Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi to announce a joint public safety and hospitality initiative at Union Station. The Safe Travels…
City Leaders, NBA Security hold traffic and logistics meeting ahead of 2025 Enshrinement Weekend Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with city officials and members of the NBA security team today for a traffic planning and logistics meeting as the 2025 Naismith
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with city officials and members of the NBA security team today for a traffic planning and logistics meeting as the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony once again comes to Springfield, the…
Happy 102nd Birthday to Sister Mary Caritas
Simply put, Sister Mary Caritas you are the energizer bunny! May God continue to bless you, for God has blessed us with you!
Respectfully,
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
SPD & SPS Remind Drivers that the School Year Begins Monday
On behalf of the Springfield Police Department, Springfield Public Schools and the city of Springfield, High School of Commerce Graduates Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers and Mayor Domenic J. Sarno along with Classical High School Graduate…
Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition selects Mayor Sarno as finalist for Mayor of the Year Award during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week
– Celebrate Mass Clean Energy Week, September 29th through October 4th 2025 –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to share that he has been selected as a finalist by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition (NREC) for their Mayor of the Year Award…
Springfield’s 25th Annual Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade rolled through town this Saturday
– Congratulations to 2025 Carnival Parade marshal Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi –
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