Who: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Thomas M. Ashe, Executive Director, Parks

What: Pumpkin Stroll After Dark

When: Wednesday, October 29 – Friday, October 31, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Aquatic Gardens, Forest Park, Springfield, MA; Guests enter…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a formal request to our local members of the State Senate to asking for help to restore Casino Mitigation Funding for Springfield.

Today, Mayor Sarno issued a letter to both State Senator Adam Gomez and State Senator…

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, has selected the Springfield Forestry Division to receive a 2025 TD Tree Days grant to help support local tree planting efforts. TD Tree Days is the bank's flagship volunteer program dedicated to enhancing…

Chief of Staff Bill Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, joined the Springfield Fire and Emergency Communications team today to congratulate the seven new Springfield Fire Department Emergency Communications Dispatch graduates at a special…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield and Springfield Public Schools - Massachusetts employees joined today to recognize and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Rays of Hope with their annual “Pink & Denim Day” fundraising event on…

Bright Nights at Forest Park is a holiday tradition. It has made millions of memories, and more will be made when the holiday lighting extravaganza opens for the 31^st season.   

Tickets to take the three-mile tour through the more than 750,000…

Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, CAFO Cathy Buono, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, City Solicitor Steve Buoniconti, and CDO Tim Sheehan met with representatives from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office for continued updates on federal…

Please join us Friday to hear about Weatherization Career Opportunities from the Green Jobs Academy.

More than 60 colleges and universities from across the northeast, along with the armed services and local employers, will connect with Springfield Public Schools 11th grade students during a districtwide college fair on Wednesday, October 15th. The…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Sons and Daughters of Italy, as the 2025 Columbus Day Parade, Parade Marshall. After a 20-year hiatus, the Sons and Daughters of Italy have brought back the beloved tradition. Mayor Sarno marched alongside his…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and family cheered on our beloved Springfield Thunderbirds as they take on the reigning Eastern Conference Champions, the Charlotte Checkers this Saturday, October 11, 2025 at their home ice at the MassMutual Center in downtown…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, with City and State Officials joined with the Family of Robert 'Cee' Jackson for an honorary street naming for Board of Police Commissioner Vice Chairman Robert ‘Cee’ Jackson, a longtime, well-respected community leader.

Robe…

 Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attended the annual Keg Tapping to Kick Off Oktoberfest at the iconic Student Prince and Fort restaurant. Mayor Sarno will also present a Key to the City in honor of The Student Prince and Fort Restaurant’s 90^th year of…

Here’s a very appreciative Mike Foster, a retired, disabled Springfield Police Officer, enjoying being able to play golf. Officer Foster brought this initiative to Mayor Sarno, Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and Executive Directors of Parks,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan are pleased to announce that the City of Springfield is launching its Community Choice Power Supply Program to provide an energy program that is stable, affordable and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sonia Dinnall to celebrate the success of Warner and Harris Elementary Schools on Thursday, October 9^th, 2025.

Students were celebrated with special visitors from Springfield Central…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the City of Springfield’s Finance Department, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and Acting Comptroller Stephen Lonergan, have been recognized by the Government Finance…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe announced today the return of public skating hours at the renovated Cyr Arena starting Friday, October 10th, 2025. The arena is located in…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management, Tom Ashe, and Deputy Development Officer Tina Quagliato Sullivan joined Amanda Spear-Purchase, Venue and Events Director of Symphony Hall for a special…