Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “So very sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of “behind the scenes” well respected community leader Richard “Rich” H. Griffin. My wife Carla and I send our sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement to his…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, and Parks, Building, and Recreation Management Director Tom Ashe announced today that unfortunately the air conditioning (AC) system at the Mason Square Branch…

Are you interested in serving as a Police Officer or Firefighter? Join us this summer for an Open House info session ahead of the state civil service exam to learn more about these opportunities. 

Firefighter Exam Open Houses, both at 6:00pm at 100…

Music lovers and history enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music at one of Springfield’s most treasured historic sites. Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, featuring acclaimed vocalist Kimberley Clark, will perform a free…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and Deputy Development Officer Brian Connors met today with Sol Vilera Ramos, Leah Adelson, and team from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to discuss the CityStart initiative in…

We had a great week of events and announcements for our City of Springfield. We had thousands of people flock to the downtown and South End neighborhoods/areas for our Jazz & Roots festival, and after a twenty-year hiatus, the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Tuesday July 15, Wednesday July 16, and Thursday, July 17, 2025.   

According to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe have announced that the showing of the film “Moana 2” scheduled for tonight, Monday, July 14, 2025 Samuel Bolden Park been canceled due to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Aquatics Director Joe Federico, and the Parks Department team on Friday morning for the grand opening of the Swan Boats on Porter Lake.…

– July 16th 9:30-11:30am –

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, Deputy Development Officer Brian Connors, Project Manager Wilson Darbin and city officials joined restaurant Co-Owners and Chefs Ivan Felix and Jose Correa and longtime former owner of…

Join Eversource for their webinar on smart meters for business customers so that they can better understand the program and what to expect.

Register for Webinar 

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Smart meter installation begins this…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards joined with Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers, Board of Police Commissioner Robert 'Cee' Jackson and members of the Springfield Police Department for a special promotional pinning…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 due to the anticipated heat. 

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Now open seven days a week, the Springfield Museums are ready to embrace the season with activities and highlights throughout the weeks of Summer at the Museums, happening July 7 through August 15. Free with museum admission.  

The Museums are…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Director Tom Ashe are alerting the public that the beach area at Camp Wilder located on Parker Street is closed to the…

Riverfront Park is the place to be this Friday for the 4th of July, and thanks to the dedicated efforts of our Hampden County Sheriff's Office 54th Western Massachusetts Academy Recruits it will be in tip top shape and ready for families to enjoy a…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Clinton Harris of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners.  Harris is replacing Norman Roldan who resigned effective June 30, 2025.  Harris will serve out the remainder of that…

Franconia, dubbed the ‘country club' of New England public golf courses, turns 96 today. Franconia opened in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 2, 1929 and continues to offer quality play, while also offering some of the most affordable rates in the…

In May 2023, City of Springfield’s Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards to businesses looking to significantly improve outdoor dining and event space in the city of Springfield.

White Lion, an ARPA award recipient,…