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Mayor Sarno and PBRM Director Ashe thank Central High School Students for their help carving hundreds of Pumpkins for Springfield’s “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark”
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe extend their thanks to the art students from Springfield Central High School who joined with Parks staff at the Monkey House inside Forest Park…
Community Choice Power Supply Program - Info Session tonight
The first Info Session for the Community Choice Power Supply Program will take place tonight at 6PM at the Clodo Concepcion (Greenleaf) Community Center, located at 1187 ½ Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129.
The Springfield Community Choice Power…
Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight
Catch Springfield Public Schools SPS Spotlight: https://youtu.be/F0lTuxjFWmg; and Voices of SPS: https://youtu.be/XGNjEskRNag
These episodes feature Assistant SPS Superintendent Terry Powe and Manager of Family & Community Engagement Emily Cruzado.
…Springfield Redevelopment Authority announces hiring of Downtown Retail National Expert
Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) Chair Margaret Boyle along with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan today announced the hiring of The Retail Coach, a national retail recruitment consulting company to…
Springfield Department of Health & Human Services and Big Y Pharmacy partner to offer Free Vaccine Clinic
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and Big Y Pharmacy have partnered to offer Free Vaccine Clinics to the community.
Springfi…
ValleyBike Station coming to Myrtle Street Park!
Join us for a ribbon-cutting and demonstration this Friday at 10AM. Myrtle Street Park is located at the corner of Main in Myrtle Streets in Indian Orchard.
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s only bikeshare network, which had once paused, is…
Mayor Sarno and family join “sea of pink” for the 32nd Rays of Hope Walk on Sunday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined by daughters Cassie and Chiara, took part once again in the annual Rays of Hope - Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer kicking off from Temple Beth El on Dickinson Street where thousands gathered to walk and run…
City of Springfield to host “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark”
Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Thomas M. Ashe, Executive Director, Parks
What: Pumpkin Stroll After Dark
When: Wednesday, October 29 – Friday, October 31, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Aquatic Gardens, Forest Park, Springfield, MA; Guests enter…
Mayor Sarno asks State Senators to help restore Casino Mitigation Funding for Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a formal request to our local members of the State Senate to asking for help to restore Casino Mitigation Funding for Springfield.
Today, Mayor Sarno issued a letter to both State Senator Adam Gomez and State Senator…
City of Springfield’s Forestry Division supports Community Green Spaces in Springfield thanks to recently awarded TD Tree Days grant
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, has selected the Springfield Forestry Division to receive a 2025 TD Tree Days grant to help support local tree planting efforts. TD Tree Days is the bank's flagship volunteer program dedicated to enhancing…
Chief of Staff Bill Baker on behalf Mayor Sarno joins to Congratulate 6 new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Dispatch Graduates
Chief of Staff Bill Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined the Springfield Fire and Emergency Communications team today to congratulate the seven new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Dispatch graduates at a special…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield/School Employees celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support Rays of Hope with annual Pink & Denim Day fundraiser
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield and Springfield Public Schools - Massachusetts employees joined today to recognize and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Rays of Hope with their annual “Pink & Denim Day” fundraising event on…
BRIGHT NIGHTS AT FOREST PARK, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Bright Nights at Forest Park is a holiday tradition. It has made millions of memories, and more will be made when the holiday lighting extravaganza opens for the 31st season.
Tickets to take the three-mile tour through the more than 750,000…
Mayor Sarno and city team meet with the office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, CAFO Cathy Buono, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, City Solicitor Steve Buoniconti, and CDO Tim Sheehan met with representatives from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office for continued updates on federal…
Weatherization Career Opportunities from the Green Jobs Academy
Please join us Friday to hear about Weatherization Career Opportunities from the Green Jobs Academy.
Annual College Fair to Welcome More than 60 Institutions at Springfield College
More than 60 colleges and universities from across the northeast, along with the armed services and local employers, will connect with Springfield Public Schools 11th grade students during a districtwide college fair on Wednesday, October 15th. The…
Mayor Sarno Marches in the Columbus Day Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Sons and Daughters of Italy, as the 2025 Columbus Day Parade, Parade Marshall. After a 20-year hiatus, the Sons and Daughters of Italy have brought back the beloved tradition. Mayor Sarno marched alongside his…
Mayor Sarno Cheers on the Springfield Thunderbirds at Home Opener
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and family cheered on our beloved Springfield Thunderbirds as they take on the reigning Eastern Conference Champions, the Charlotte Checkers this Saturday, October 11, 2025 at their home ice at the MassMutual Center in downtown…
Mayor Sarno, City and State Officials Attend Honorary Street Naming for Robert ‘Cee’ Jackson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, with City and State Officials joined with the Family of Robert 'Cee' Jackson for an honorary street naming for Board of Police Commissioner Vice Chairman Robert ‘Cee’ Jackson, a longtime, well-respected community leader.
Robe…