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Eversource, Arbor Day Foundation to Offer Free Trees to Springfield Customers through Innovative Program
Strategic planting of trees promotes greatest energy-saving and environmental benefits
BOSTON and SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (March 25, 2025) – As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Eversource is once again…
Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield join for 4th Annual Springfield Pride Parade Kickoff Press Conference
Dawn Richard To Headline 4th Annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend
2025 Fundraising Gala theme Inspired by the Iconic Studio 54
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Chief Diversity &…
City of Springfield Opens Golf Courses
Happy Golfers Day and Masters Tournament Weekend!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe have announced that the City of Springfield opened Franconia and Veterans Municipal…
City of Springfield Celebrates National Library Week at 16 Acres Branch
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris proudly joined with Assistant Director for Public Services Jean M. Canosa Albano, Library Manager Reggie Wilson and the dedicated staff of the Sixteen Acres…
Convention Center Carpark in Downtown Springfield Open for Remainder of Thunderbirds Season
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), in partnership with the Springfield Thunderbirds and city officials, is pleased to announce the opening of the new Convention Center Carpark, located adjacent to the MassMutual Center. The carpark…
Mayor Sarno and Springfield City Officials attend MassINC Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join to bring greetings during MassINC Policy Center’s Reclaiming Vacant Property Conference that was held at the MassMutual Center on Tuesday. This morning’s conference agenda included discussions with the state…
Mayor Sarno Joins with Worcester Mayor Petty and 24 Other Mayors and Municipal Leaders to Fight for Library Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty and 24 other mayors and municipal leaders from across the State to fight for our local libraries. Mayor Sarno and his fellow mayors wrote to the Massachusetts Congressional delegation…
Springfield Health and Human Services Department Kicks Off 30th Annual Public Health Month
Public Health in our Community: It Starts Here
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris will kick-off the City of Springfield’s Annual Public Health Month on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at…
Mayor Sarno joins to cut ribbon for Grand Opening of Comparion Insurance Agency in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the team at Comparion Insurance Agency on Thursday afternoon for a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at the agency’s new Springfield office located in the Basketball Hall of Fame here in Springfield right next…
City of Springfield Invites Residents in Indian Orchard, Forest Park, and Lower Liberty Heights to Share Your Opinions on Neighborhood Investments
Indian Orchard, Forest Park and Lower Liberty Heights residents are invited to attend upcoming workshops where they can share their opinions and vote for their top five investments for their neighborhood.
In March, residents, and neighborhood…
Mayor Sarno Meets with IT Intern Jayden Chittams
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with IT intern Jayden Chittams, a student at Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology, while Jayden and IT Specialist Ace were in the office to work on a computer.
Mayor Sarno states, “I was very happy to meet…
Springfield Celebrates National Paraeducators Appreciation Day!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, our Springfield Public Schools, and the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals to recognize all our paraeducators for their hard work, dedication, and passion for the…
Mayor Sarno and SPS Superintendent Dinnall Statement on Federal Government Cutting K-12 Education Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall respond to notification sent by the federal government to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that they plan to cut $106 million in K-12 education grant…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Kristin Neville, Evan Plotkin, and Blues to Green team to Discuss Plans for Upcoming 2025 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival
– July 11th and 12th 2025 in Stearns Square –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Fire Chief Bob McCaffrey and members of the Fire Department, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days, Deputy…
‘What will it take’: Mass. mayor concerned about ‘revolving door’ of repeat offenders
A Masslive Article featuring Mayor Sarno’s fight to keep repeat, violent, gun-toting, poison-dealing offenders off our streets and out of our neighborhoods was featured on Police1.com, a premier law enforcement website dedicated to public safety and…
U. S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY CONCERT BAND Free Concert in Springfield Symphony Hall
The Spirit of Springfield is honored to be hosting a free concert by the U. S. Air Force Academy Concert Band on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2pm in Springfield Symphony Hall. It is sponsored by Yellowstone Landscape.
While on their Northeast Tour,…
Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners. The appointment terms for Commissioners Dr. Gary Berte and Robert C. Jackson are set to…