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Pridelands on Mane Street: White Lion Brewing to Reactivate Outdoor Space at Tower Square Park
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,…
MassDOT Advisory: Upcoming Water Pipe Work for Springfield The ‘X’ Project
Daytime water pipe work will be conducted in Springfield on Ormond Street, including at the intersections of Belmont Avenue and Sumner Avenue
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be advancing daytime…
Traffic Advisory for July 3rd and 4th - STAR SPANGLED SPRINGFIELD
In preparation for Star Spangled Springfield on Friday, July 4, 2025, the Springfield Police Department, with the support of the Springfield Department of Public Works, will be detouring traffic in and around the area of the Memorial Bridge and…
Mayor Sarno welcomes Janiwshka Valentin for summer internship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and staff were happy to welcome rising senior at Libertas Academy, Janiwshka Valentin, to the office today to start her summer internship in the Mayor’s Office.
Mayor Sarno states, “Welcome Janiwshka and thank you for being…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of Former State Rep., Veteran of the Year, & Ace Spirit of Springfield Volunteer Peter Lappin
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues a statement on the passing of Peter Lappin, former Massachusetts State Representative, member of the Governor’s Council, Springfield Veteran of the Year, and ace volunteer for the Spirit of Springfield.
Mayor Sarno…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Dr. Dinnall, and PBRM Director Ashe pleased to share that Springfield’s Alfred Glickman Elementary School granted $5,000,000 for HVAC Upgrades
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe are pleased to share that Springfield’s Alfred Glickman Elementary School has been…
Mayor Sarno stopped by the New North Citizens’ Council’s Family Field Day at Jamie Ulloa Park earlier today
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno had a great visit to Jamie Ulloa Park on Friday afternoon for New North Citizens' Council’s Family Field Day! He was thrilled to be with New North Citizens Council (NNCC) Executive Director Maria Ligus, Program Director Rosa…
City of Springfield DPW July 4th Holiday Solid Waste Collection Schedule
– No Trash Pick-up on the 4th of July –
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division has announced that there is no municipal trash, recycling and yard waste collection taking place on Friday, July 4, 2025 due to the 4th of July holiday.…
Mayor Sarno, city & state officials join at Gurdon Bill Park for grand opening of new Springfield Bike & Skate Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe and team, Department of Capital Asset Constriction Director Pete Garvey and team, city and state officials, and neighborhood council representatives joined…
The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation Doubles Grantmaking in 2025 to $500,000 for Springfield Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Women
In its second year of grantmaking, the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation is proud to announce it will award $500,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that support low-income women in Springfield. As the city’s first dedicated women’s center, the…
WAGERS & WHISPERS: PLACE YOUR BET ON COMMUNITY ART
Young adults in Springfield are stepping up to change how we talk about gambling. With the support of the Springfield Department of Health…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers during first expected Summer heat wave
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 Monday June 23rd, Tuesday June 24th, and Wednesday June 25, 2025.
According to…
Springfield DPW Announces that Solid Waste Collection will Begin Early on Tuesday, June 24th & Wednesday, June 25th Due to Impending Heat
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division wishes to inform the residents of Springfield who have municipal trash, recycling and yard waste collection that on Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 25th, collection will begin at 5:00 am due…
Mayor Sarno and city officials announce the City of Springfield’s 2025 Summer “Movies in the Park” and “Concerts in the Park” Schedules
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe and team joined today at Forest Park inside the Monkey House to share this year’s line up and schedule for both the city’s “Movie’s in the Park” and…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Parks Director Ashe join to unveil major upgrades to the historic Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park
– Westfield Starfires Summer Baseball Classic returning to Forest Park June 22! –
Summer Swim program at Forest Park and Gerena Pools
Splash into summer with the City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics Program! City residents will have an opportunity to swim all summer-long for free at Forest Park pool and Gerena Elementary School pool.
The Forest Park pool will be open every day of…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, city and state officials join Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee for 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Flag Raising in Mason Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and members of our Springfield Police department, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and city and state officials joined with the Springfield…