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Springfield Public Schools holding Family Education Expo
The Springfield Public Schools will be holding a family education expo at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Tonight’s Concert in the Park moved to Carriage House Tent due to Inclement Weather
The Springfield Park’s Department announced today that due to possible inclement weather tonight’s scheduled concert in the park with renowned and award-winning artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson, will be moved to the Carriage House Tent. The concert…
Mayor Sarno joins with TD Bank to Celebrate Flag Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Wanda Lebron and the team at TD Bank in Springfield to celebrate Flag Day.
Eversource to hold Webinar about Home EV Charging
Eversource will be holding a webinar about home EV Charging and new rebates for interested residents on June 8th at 12:00 pm, and June 12th at 6:00 pm.
Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Issues Air Quality Advisory
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is issuing an air quality advisory until 7:30 am, Thursday, June 8th, 2023, due to the fires burning in Canada which is creating a dense smokey haze over much of the country and New…
Mayor Sarno and Officials hold Public Safety and Traffic Advisory Press Conference in Advance of Weekend Events
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, Deputy Fire Chief Michael Hess, Deputy Fire Chief David Wells, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe joined…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Govan and Officials Highlight over $500,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Projects in Indian Orchard and South End Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, joined with local residents and businesses and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council to highlight over $500,000 in…
70.3 Ironman Western Massachusetts Road Closures
The Springfield Police Department would like to inform our residents and visitors of some road closures this upcoming weekend to ensure the safety of athletes participating in Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts.
Mayor Sarno Announces $7 Million for Continued Tax Relief Initiatives for Springfield Residents and over $5.5 Million Invested into Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and City Councilor Tim Allen, Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, announced today a total of over $13.5 million that is to be…
Mayor Sarno and Officials joined with Westfield Starfires to Announce Summer Classic Game at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Deputy Director Peter Krupczak joined with Westfield Starfires Owner Chris Thompson and team officials, and MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce that…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on False Discharge Alert from Water and Sewer Commission - Reassures Residents we Continue to have one of the best Water System in the Country -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon hearing about the CSO discharge public advisory notice from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, I reached out to Josh Schimmel, Executive Director of the Commission for review and clarification on the…
Mayor Sarno Issues D-Day Remembrance Statement
Today, June 6, 2023, marks the 79th Anniversary of D-Day.
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood hold Special Golf Course Dedication Ceremony in Memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with the Springfield Police Department and family and friends of Carla Ambrose, wife to fallen SPD Officer Kevin Ambrose, to honor the memory and sacrifice of Officer Kevin…
Join CommonWealth Murals! Springfield Mural Party and Skateboard Paint Party this June
Join CommonWealth Murals for upcoming Springfield paint parties!
Mural Paint Party
June 9th 4-6 pm
4 Birnie Ave at (New North Citizens' Council)
Skateboard Paint Party
June 20th 4-7pm
1187 1/2 Parker St at Greenleaf Community Center
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Celebrate Caribbean Heritage with Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Fire Chief Curt Marcellin and our Caribbean community to celebrate Caribbean Heritage with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Sarno presented a proclamation declaring the month of June…
Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program Marks Third Anniversary
The Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program surpassed its third year on Saturday June 3rd.
Mayor Sarno Tours Tower Square Park Farmers Market on Opening Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID), presenting sponsors Country Bank and Big Y for the opening day celebration of the Downtown Springfield Farmer’s Market at Tower Square Park which is located at…
Mayor Sarno Takes 2nd Place – His Personal Best – at the 2023 Spirit of Springfield Annual Mayor’s Cup Putting Contest
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor William Sapelli this morning at Springfield’s beautiful Franconia Golf Course for the Spirit of Springfield’s Golf Classic…
Mayor Sarno and State Representative Williams to co-host Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams will co-host a special Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19th with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 2:00 pm. Following the flag raising ceremony, a special musical celebration…
Mayor Sarno continues push for new Courthouse on North Riverfront in Response to DCAMM Report
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno expressed his continued support for a new state-of-the-art Courthouse on the North Riverfront area in response to the Divisions of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Springfield Courts Complex Relocation…