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Springfield to hold September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join as Springfield will continue the tradition of honoring the first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, with the annual Remembrance Ceremony.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6pm, on…
Swan Boats at Forest Park closed due to inclement weather
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Swan Boats at Forest Park will be closed for the remainder of today, Saturday, September 6th, and tomorrow Sunday, September 7, 2025 due…
White Lion Tip’s Off Enshrinement Weekend with a Series of Free Events
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony featuring notable inductees will take place on September 6, 2025, in Springfield, MA. To compliment the red-carpet ceremony, White Lion continues its tradition and hosts several free events…
Traffic Congestion expected downtown this weekend: Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement and Ride to Remember
– Saturday, September 6, 2025–
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) Director have shared that traffic congestion is expected in the city this weekend. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the City of Springfield…
Floyd Patterson Band to perform Free Outdoor Concert at the Forest Park Amphitheater tomorrow
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe are thrilled to be welcoming the Floyd Patterson Band to the Forest Park Amphitheater on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. The Floyd Patterson Band blends…
You're Invited! Springfield Senior Center Open House, 9/12/2025
The Springfield Department of Elder Affairs will be hosting a Senior Center open House event on Friday, September 12th at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You’re invited to come on down and learn about the ‘Harvest of…
Mayor Sarno touched by “thank you” from “Breaking the C.O.R.E” founder Corey Houston
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was touched to receive a handwritten note with a copy of a Facebook post from addiction recovery advocate and founder of “Breaking the C.O.R.E” Mr. Corey L. Houston.
Mayor Sarno writes, “Mr. Houston’s story is very inspiring…
Mayor Sarno joins with American Medical Response for Earn While You Learn Graduation Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Deputy Chief David Kane, Police Captain Edward Guyer, along with State Representative Carlos Gonzalez and officials from American Medical Response (AMR) of Springfield to bring…
Springfield’s Splash Pads turning off for the season
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the splash pads at our city’s public parks will be turned off for the season on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Over 20 of Springfield’s public…
Springfield's Early Voting Calendar for 2025
Early Voting Calendar - 2025
Early Voting Sites:
Springfield City Hall - 36 Court Street, Ground Floor (Accessible entrance in the rear of City Hall)
Ray Jordan Senior Center - 1476 Roosevelt Avenue
Greenleaf Community Center - 1187 1/2 Parker…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials to join Common Wealth Murals for ribbon cutting at new mural “Sunday Dinner” by Eric Okdeh at the Italian Cultural Center
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and city and state officials joined the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass and Common Wealth Murals for a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday for the new mural titled “Sunday Dinner” painted by Eric Okdeh on the…
Mayor Sarno and Eco Dev Project Manager Wilson Darbin welcome UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Grad Students to Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Wilson Darbin, Project Manager for the Office of Planning and Economic Development, joined to welcome students and staff from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) to Springfield City Hall. Mayor Sarno chatted…
Try Transit! Free Fare Extended!
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) has extended their Fare Free Try Transit Program through June 30, 2026 for Fixed Route Buses and Paratransit Van service.
City of Springfield issues Request for Proposals for the 2026 Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant Program
The City of Springfield and Springfield Police Department (SPD) are encouraging local nonprofits, non-government organizations and partner organizations to submit applications for the Shannon (CSI) Program highlighting their best practices and proven…
Join ValleyBike for Ride in the Park event this Friday!
Join ValleyBike and Mayor Sarno at Gurdon Bill Park on Friday, August 29 from 11AM–3PM.
- Take a free test ride on a ValleyBike
 - Enter to win a free helmet
 - Learn about our Equity Membership Passes
 
The ValleyBike program, Pioneer Valley’s only…
Swan Boats at Forest Park available on weekends through end of September!
– Open all Labor Day weekend: Saturday, Sunday, & Monday –
Mayor Sarno shares musical moment with Springfield Public Schools IGNITE Mentoring through Music Program students
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited, and joined in playing the drums, with students and staff from the Ignite Mentoring through Music Program at SPS Convocation on Friday morning. The students and teachers brought incredible energy and sense of connection…
Springfield School Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall appears on Western Mass News’ Getting Answers with Dave Madsen
Springfield School Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall sat down with Dave Madsen on Western Mass News’ “Getting Answers” program. They discussed her love of science, her journey from growing up as a student at our Springfield schools to becoming an…
Mayor Sarno Selects Attorney Cary Szafranski Curley as Neighborhood Nominee to License Commission
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has selected Springfield resident Attorney Cary Szafranski Curley as the neighborhood nominee to the License Commission following the resignation of longtime neighborhood License Commission member Peter…