Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Commissioner John Barbieri conducted a pinning ceremony to promote eight officers this morning at Police Headquarters on Pearl Street.

Brian K. Keenan was promoted to Captain; Jessica L. Henderson, Kenneth J. Murray…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno greeted the Sisters Centennial Motorcycle Riders at the Museum of Springfield History this morning as they begin their cross-country ride to commemorate the centennial anniversary if the ride The Van Buren Sisters took on…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed guests to the Star Spangled Springfield Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park. The Independence Day festivities included a fireworks show by the Grucci Brothers, food, and live music. Star Spangled Springfield…

The office of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, the Springfield Library, and MassHumanities hosted a community reading of the fiery July 5, 1852, speech entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" in which Frederick Douglass took exception to being…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Joseph A. Conant and Fire Marshal David Rivera officially introduced the Fire Department’s new fire prevention tool, “Sparky the Fire Dog,” at Springfield Fire Headquarters today at 10:45 a.m. Alison Mathias…

Mayor Sarno welcomed the 2016 Miss Eternal Beauty Pageant winners and their families to his office today and presented each with an official citation for their accomplishments. Also recognized were paganent Director Jorge Acevedo and Assistant…

Mayor Sarno hosted Richard Burke, Fallon Health's newly named President and CEO, in his office for a meet and greet and general updates on the company's operations in Springfield. Pictured are Christine K. Bik of Fallon Health, Director of Elder…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno gave the keynote address today to the Corporation for Public Management’s Young Parents Program (YPP) graduation ceremony, and helped pass out graduation certificates to the Class of 2016. The YPP helps young parents earn their…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined mayors across the country in issuing a proclamation declaring June of 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month in the City of Springfield.

Committed to reducing gun violence in our city, Mayor Sarno joins…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Springfield Central Cultural District, artists and project sponsors for a reception on Thursday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the painted utility boxes throughout downtown Springfield.

Mayor…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings to the Western Massachusetts Developers Conference, hosted by the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, today at 12:00 p.m. Governor Charlie Baker gave the keynote address at the conference,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Jay Minkarah, President and CEO of DevelopSpringfield, today for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to unveil restorations made to the historic Merrick Phelps House at 83 Maple Street.

 Mayor Sarno stated, “’Back…

With the school year coming to an end, Springfield Public Schools invites students and families to Springfield Parent Academy’s summer celebration. The “Kickoff to Summer Learning” event will take place on Friday, June 24^th, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1…

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and R.H.White will be doing maintenance work on a natural gas main on Harkness Ave from Sumner Ave to Gifford St. The road is closed through Friday, June 24th between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Detours will be…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Bishop Talbert W. Swan, II gathered with Reverend Mark Baymon, Reverend Paul Stearns, members of the Bethel A.M.E. Church and residents for a moment of silence to remember the nine victims of the shooting at Emanuel A.M.E.…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City of Springfield Housing Officials announced the demolition of the long blighted property at 62 Bowdoin Street today at the property site at 2:15 p.m.

“This is one more step in our efforts in neighborhood revitalization…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan announced $400,000 in upgrades to the Forest Park tennis courts today at Forest…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Judy Matt and the Spirit of Springfield to announce plans for this year's 4th of July Star Spangled Springfield event at Riverfront Park. Also present for the announcement was MassMutual Vice President of Community…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Fire Commissioner Joseph A. Conant conducted a badge pinning ceremony today at Fire Headquarters to promote firefighters Timothy J. Belbin, Luke W. Kominski, and Leontino L. Piecuch to the rank of Fire Lieutenant.

Mayor…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed 25 new Teach for America teachers to Springfield. Within the group are corps members from across the country, and several who grew up in Springfield and Western Massachusetts.

Corps members, who will be teaching in…