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Springfield Public Schools (SPS), in partnership with Springfield City Library, is proud to announce the return of Super Saturdays & Sundays, a districtwide community forum series now entering its second year.

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Springfield Public Schools is proud to present a special community screening of Counted Out, a documentary gaining national attention for its compelling look at how math shapes opportunity, access, and influence in our society in ways we don’t even…

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Thank you to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Drill Team and our own Vanessa Ford, along with the Springfield High School of Science and Technology (SciTech) JROTC team who presented the colors for helping make Navy Week so special.

There is so much to…

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This morning along edge of Lake Massasoit on Alden Street, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, along with City Councilor Tim Allen, joined with chair of the Community Preservation…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Veterans' Services Director Joseph DeCaro were honored to join with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Veteran Advocate Colonel (Ret.) Bob Notch, and the keynote speaker from the U.S. Navy and Agawam-native,…

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Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the city’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, SPS Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach, Executive Director of Parks,…

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The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that beginning on the morning of Monday, September 29, 2025, the entrance and parking lot to the Blunt Park walking track (across from 1535…

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The City of Springfield, with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Department of Health & Human Services are joining the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to mark the month of September as National Preparedness Month. 

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno commends and thanks community leader and organizer Nicole Coakley for her collaboration with Rev. Catharine Cummings at Wesley United Methodist Church to bring Aida’s Food Truck to Springfield for Free Community Food Drive for…

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Shanah Tovah. To our Jewish Community – wishing good health, peace, and blessings to all those who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which begins this evening at sundown. A special thank you to Rabbi Kosofsky for always thinking of me and taking the…

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On Sunday September 21st, the Springfield Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police in coordination with the Strides for Sean Race Committee, advise East Forest Park residents of temporary road closures and traffic delays due to the…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement in observance of “National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day,” a day dedicated both to all former American prisoners of war as well as those still missing, and to their families.

Mayor Sarno states, “Today, on…

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|   City News

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Honorable Mark Mastroianni, Federal Judicial Service Judge, US District Court, District of Massachusetts, Springfield Armory National Historic Site Superintendent Kelly Fellner, Springfield Technical Community…

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|   Public Safety

The Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) arrested three suspects in connection with brazen drive-by shootings on the morning of July 5th in the Miller Street area.

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To John Cena and the WWE, you made a lot of fans very happy coming to Springfield for Monday Night Raw. By all accounts it was an incredible show and the Mass Mutual Center was electric with excitement. But even more, John, along with Make-A-Wish…

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For the first time ever, nationally televised WWE ® Monday Night Raw ® is coming to the MassMutual Center tonight, Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

Mayor Sarno states, “We are thrilled to welcome World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, and Racial and Health Equity Coordinator Shenell Ford had a great time on Friday along with the Department of Elder Affairs Director Roy Goodman and team as they…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to visit with Louise Baldini, her family, friends, and the Hungry Hill Senior Center community on Friday afternoon to wish Mrs. Baldini a very happy and healthy 101st Birthday!

Mayor Sarno states, “A very happy and…

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The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2025 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Award.

If you know of a veteran who continuously volunteers their personal time to better our community and has never received…

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