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2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Nomination Packet
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2024 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Award.
If you know of a veteran who continuously volunteers their personal time to better our community and has never received…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, and SPD Traffic Unit Announce High Visibility Traffic Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Captain David Martin from the Springfield Police Department (SPD) Traffic Unit for an announcement on speeding enforcement on Tuesday afternoon at SPD headquarters.…
City of Springfield Honors Officer Kevin Ambrose at Greenleaf Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe, family members of the late Kevin Ambrose, Captain Brian Beliveau and members of the Springfield Police Department, Park Commissioner Clinton…
Free Car Seat & Booster Seat Check Event
Partnering to make this event possible is AAA Northeast, Representative Carlos Gonzalez, Baystate Medical Center, and the Massachusetts State Police as a part of National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Cyr Arena Ice Rink Dedicated to Retired Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Director (PBRM) Tom Ashe, City Councilors Kateri Walsh and Lavar Click-Bruce, and city officials and members of the Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff's…
Mayor Sarno Brings Greetings to Welcome 176 New US Citizens at USCIS Naturalization Ceremony at the Springfield Armory
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to welcome and congratulate the 176 new United States citizens at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the…
City of Springfield hosts Purple Heart Return Ceremony at City Hall
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Veterans’ Services Director Joseph DeCaro and the Veterans’ Services team, Veterans of Foreign Wars and National Sergeant at Arms and Post Commander of the American Legion Brian Willette, Purple…
Mayor Sarno joins Congressman Neal, County Kerry Dignitaries for special Celebration of the Blasket Island Legacy at the Springfield Museums
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, and city and state officials joined with County Kerry Dignitaries at the Wood Museum of Springfield History on Tuesday to honor the connections between Western Massachusetts and Ireland. The…
Mayor Sarno attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) STCC President John B. Cook, MassTech CEO Carolyn Kirk, and CyberTrust Massachusetts CEO Peter Sherlock, along with…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials March in 34th Springfield Puerto Rican Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Mayoral Aide Minerva Marrero joined city officials to march in the 2024 Springfield Puerto Rican Parade on Sunday. The 34th Annual Springfield Puerto Rican Parade kicked off Sunday morning in the North End on the corner of…
Mayor Sarno attends Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association Moon Festival
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association for their annual Moon Festival on Sunday afternoon. The traditional Moon Festival is a holiday where family and friends can gather together to celebrate with song and dance…
City of Springfield Marks National Preparedness Month
The City of Springfield and Department of Fire and Emergency Services are joining Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to mark the month of September as National Preparedness Month. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and District Chief of Emergency…
SCAM Warning for Local Businesses
The Springfield Police are issuing a warning about a scam that is targeting our business community. Scammers are calling employees at businesses impersonating a manager or owner and demanding immediate cash deposits into bitcoin machines or via gift…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join Spirit of Springfield for annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, and Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt and team along with Regional Director for American Medical Response (AMR) Patrick Leonardo, Wing…
Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Lt. Governor Driscoll joined First Resource Development Company for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Knox Residences at the former Knox Automobile Co. Building
Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined today with First Resource Development Company, and NEI General Contracting, along with city, state, and federal officials for a special Ribbon…
Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Improvements Project
Project Overview:
The City of Springfield is proposing to rehabilitate the Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam to comply with the Massachusetts Dam Safety Regulations and modern day safety practices and to improve resiliency. The dam supports Armory…
Baystate Health to Host Community Engagement and Listening Sessions
As part of the early planning and development of the new community health center, Baystate Health is holding a series of listening sessions for the community. We invite you to attend so that we may hear the diverse voices of our community.
To learn…
Mayor Sarno joins Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services for ‘Cheers to Our Champions’ Celebration at White Lion Brewing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with Martin Luther King Jr Family Services (MLKFS) President Shannon Rudder and team on Thursday evening for MLKFS’ Cheers to Our Champions celebration.
As the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services team…
