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Springfield Public Schools and Springfield City Library Partner for Second Year of Super Saturdays & Sundays
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.
Thanks to the partnership with…
Springfield Public Schools to Present a Special Community Screening of Counted Out
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…
Springfield Partners for Community Action to Host Veterans Luncheon
For more information, please visit: Veterans Luncheon – Springfield Partners for Community Action
Springfield, along with the Connecticut River Valley region, is proud of our rich military history and were honored to welcome the U.S. Navy for Navy Fleet Week!
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…
Mayor Sarno, Parks Director Ashe, City Councilor Tim Allen, and city officials joined with the Community Preservation Committee and the Springfield Conservation and Nature Stewardship, Inc. for unveiling of Alden Street Park renovations
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…
City of Springfield joins in celebrating Navy Fleet Week with special ceremony at Springfield Technical Community College
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,…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Dinnall, City, and School officials join for Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Meeting at Washington School
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,…
Blunt Park – Walking Track Entrance Closed for Park Improvements
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…
City of Springfield Marks National Preparedness Month
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.
…The City of Springfield welcomed and thanked Aida’s Food Truck for Free Community Food Drive
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…
Mayor Sarno shares Rosh Hashanah message
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…
East Forest Park Traffic Advisory Sunday for Strides for Sean 5K and 2 Mile Walk
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…
Mayor Sarno remembers American Heroes on National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings to Welcome New US Citizens at USCIS Naturalization Ceremony at the Springfield Armory
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…
Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit Arrest Three Suspects in Brazen Shootings
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.
Thank you, John Cena.
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…
Mayor Sarno welcomes the WWE & John Cena for WWE Monday Night Raw "Last Time is Now” tour in Springfield
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…
Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris join Department of Elder Affairs for Senior Center Open House
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…
Mayor Sarno visits Hungry Hill Senior Center to Wish Springfield Resident a Happy 101st Birthday
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…
City of Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee Accepting Nominations for 2025 Veteran of the Year
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…