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Mayor Sarno very happy to share that Walker Grandstand Scoreboard sign honoring Legendary Sportswriter Garry Brown has been installed
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was informed today by Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe that the final touches on the new scoreboard at the Walker Memorial Grandstand located inside Forest Park have been…
Forest Park Pool to Stay Open for Additional Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe announced today that the Forest Park swimming pool will remain open through Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Forest Park pool is open every…
City of Springfield announces Camp Wilder Beach Area remains Temporarily Closed
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 remains closed…
City of Springfield Cooling Centers are Open – July 28th, 29th, 30th 2025 –
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, July 28, Tuesday, July 29th, and Wednesday July 30, 2025.
According to…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
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 Thursday, July 24th and Friday July 25, 2025.
Springfield City Library launches Community Survey to shape its future Strategic Plan
The Springfield City Library is inviting all community members to help shape the future of library services, spaces, and priorities by participating in a new citywide community survey. As part of an ongoing effort to build on recent successes-…
Share your thoughts: City of Springfield On-Street Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Survey
The City of Springfield is exploring new on-street Electric Vehicle (EV charging) options through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program, with support from Commonwealth Electrical Technologies and Leidos.
…Mayor Sarno issues a statement on the passing of “behind the scenes” well respected community leader Richard “Rich” H. Griffin
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…
Cooling Center at Mason Square Library Temporarily Closed
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…
City of Springfield Police and Fire Open House info sessions
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…
A Summer’s Eve of Big Band Swing at one of Springfield’s most treasured historic sites
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 Sarno and City Eco Dev team sit down with CityStart partners
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…
Mayor Sarno Letter to the Editor: Great week of events & announcements for our City.
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…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers – July 15th, 16th, 17th 2025 –
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…
Springfield’s ‘Movie in the Park’ Scheduled for Tonight, Monday, July 14th Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
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 Sarno, ECOS students join Springfield Parks Department to take the first ride on the new Swan Pedal Boats at Porter Lake in Forest Park
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.…
Mayor Sarno and city officials joined to help cut ribbon at new Mamou Restaurant on Worthington St
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…
Eversource Webinar - Smart Meters, Smart Choices: From Installation to Energy Insights
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…
Springfield Police Department Promotes Four Sergeants
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…