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Mayor Sarno Wishes MassMutual a Happy 175th Birthday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno wishes MassMutual a Happy 175th Birthday. The company was founded on May 15th, 1851 in Springfield, MA, the same city where its headquarters remain today.
Mayor Sarno states, “MassMutual, you look good for 175. Happy Birthday!…
– How ‘bout them T-Birds! – “A team of Destiny”
Mayor Sarno celebrates Springfield Thunderbirds’ stunning come-from-behind win to keep AHL Calder Cup quest alive!
Read more on “T-Birds' Improbable Comeback Stuns Penguins in OT” Written By: Ryan Smith
The Springfield Thunderbirds authored one…
Mayor Sarno joins with City, State, and Federal Officials to Speak on Gateway Hardware Post Office Satellite Location
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with, State Representative Bud Williams, Ward 4 City Councilor Malo Brown, School Committeewoman Barbara Gresham, Ayanna Crawford, representing Representative Orlando Ramos, Jesse Lederman representing Senator Ed Markey…
2025 Public Health Impact Report
The Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is proud to present the 2025 Public Health Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the Department’s work to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of our community.
This…
Mayor Sarno highlights Springfield’s continued push for new housing
Today, on his way back down to City Hall from an announcement at Adams Park, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped to check on progress at three new housing development projects here in the City of Springfield.
(1) the Residences at the Vault on State…
Mayor Sarno and State Rep. Williams join Parks Department and Upper Hill neighborhood to unveil Adams Park renovations
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, State Representative Bud L. Williams, and Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe and team, and Upper Hill Neighborhood Council representative Pernise Morris joined today to unveil renovations to…
Mayor Sarno celebrates with Over 5,300 Thunderbirds Fans as the Thunderbirds advance to the Calder Cup Division Finals
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and over 5,300 fans, on short notice, celebrated a thrilling Thunderbirds 1-0 overtime win in last night at the Thunderdome. With this win, the Thunderbirds advance to the Calder Cup Division Finals and also made AHL history by…
SPRINGFIELD POLICE CONSENT DECREE DISMISSED IN FEDERAL COURT
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers announced on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United States Magistrate Judge Michael Ponsor serving in the District of Massachusetts, dismissed the federal Consent Decree between…
Mayor Sarno, Schools Superintendent Dinnall, & Fire Commissioner Calvi joined with Springfield Fire Department and Putnam Carpentry Shop for special training demonstration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Captain Martin Burgos, and members of the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) joined this morning with Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (Putnam)…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 9th through Sunday, May 24th.
Springf…
Mayor Sarno releases Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
– 12th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Sarno joins Superintendent Akers and SPD for Springfield Police Awards Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers to honor dozens of Springfield Police Officers at the Department’s Awards Ceremony Thursday evening at Duggan Academy.
Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to our…
Mayor Sarno’s Office visits Mary M. Walsh School for End of Year PBL Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Aide and Deputy Communications Director Rose McCaffrey visited Ms. Sophia Grasso’s fourth grade class at Mary M. Walsh School for their end of year Tiny House PBL (Project Based Learning) Project.
For this PBL, the students…
S&P reaffirms Springfield’s 'AA-' Bond Rating – City’s history of positive financial performance and sustained reserve levels highlighted –
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono are proud to announce that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed the City of Springfield’s ‘AA-’ underlying rating with a stable outlook on its…
Springfield’s Franconia Golf Course Named 2026 Walter Lowell Public Golf Course Distinguished Service Recipient
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, and the team at Franconia Golf Course are proud to announce that Franconia Golf Course has been named the 2026 Walter Lowell Public Golf Course…
Mayor Sarno joins with Nate Costa, the President of the Thunderbirds ahead of the Atlantic Division Semifinals
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins with Nate Costa, the President of the Springfield Thunderbirds ahead of the Atlantic Division Semifinals in the Calder Cup Playoffs to pick up his tickets for the home game on Tuesday, May 5th. The Thunderbirds play the…
City of Springfield joins for 5th Annual Springfield Pride Parade Kickoff Press Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, and city officials joined with Taurean Bethea, Executive Director of Springfield Pride Parade, on Thursday…
Mayor Sarno joins with City Clerk’s Office in Celebrating Thoa Duong’s Retirement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins with the City Clerk’s Office in celebrating the retirement of long-time employee Thoa Duong. Thoa has served the city in the Clerk’s Office for 15 dedicated years. Thoa is City Hall’s first Vietnamese employee.
Mayor…