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Mayor Sarno and City Officials Meet with Kristin Neville, Evan Plotkin, and Blues to Green team to Discuss Plans for Upcoming 2025 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival
– July 11th and 12th 2025 in Stearns Square –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, DPW Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Fire Chief Bob McCaffrey and members of the Fire Department, Licensing Director Attorney Alesia Days, Deputy…
‘What will it take’: Mass. mayor concerned about ‘revolving door’ of repeat offenders
A Masslive Article featuring Mayor Sarno’s fight to keep repeat, violent, gun-toting, poison-dealing offenders off our streets and out of our neighborhoods was featured on Police1.com, a premier law enforcement website dedicated to public safety and…
U. S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY CONCERT BAND Free Concert in Springfield Symphony Hall
The Spirit of Springfield is honored to be hosting a free concert by the U. S. Air Force Academy Concert Band on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2pm in Springfield Symphony Hall. It is sponsored by Yellowstone Landscape.
While on their Northeast Tour,…
Letters of Interest being Accepted for Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners. The appointment terms for Commissioners Dr. Gary Berte and Robert C. Jackson are set to…
60th Annual Youth Fishing Derby Coming Up
The Springfield Elks Lodge presents the 60th Annual Cote-Sullivan Youth Fishing Derby with the Cops & Bobbers, Hooks & Ladders Program!
Free fishing program for kids up to age 12.
Learn the basics of fishing from experienced volunteers, and…
Springfield DPW Announces Traffic Alert for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning
The City of Springfield Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that due to the services for Maureen Neal, residents/the travelling public should expect traffic disruption/road closures on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.…
Join TJO for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!
Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke residents are welcome to come celebrate with your furry friends at Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center on May 8, 2025 for National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day!
627 Cottage St. Springfield,…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers, & City Councilor Click-Bruce announce Enhanced Illegal Dirt Bike Enforcement
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, who chairs the City Council Subcommittee on Public Safety, and Deputy Chief David Martin joined at Greenleaf Community Center on Wednesday…
City of Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Course during April Vacation Week
The City of Springfield Aquatics Division will once again be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course during April school vacation week. Course participants will learn CPR, First Aid, AED, and Water Rescue Skills. Free certifications are also…
Mayor Sarno to attend Forest Park Civic Association Informational Meeting on the “X” Intersection Reconstruction Project
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Department of Public Works Director (DPW) Director Chris Cignoli, and City Forester Alex Sherman will join with the Forest Park Civic Association (FPCA) on Tuesday evening for an Informational Meeting on the “X” Intersection…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono and team completed the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget hearings today. Chief of Staff Bill Baker, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director Chris…
Mayor Sarno joined Superintendent Akers and Springfield Police to March in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Chief of Staff Bill Baker and Mayoral Aide and 2019 Springfield Colleen Rose McCaffery, joined with Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and the Springfield Police Department contingent to march in the 72nd annual H…
PVTA TO IMPLEMENT ENHANCED SERVICE & A NEW ROUTE
PVTA will implement enhanced service that will begin on Sunday, March 23rd with additional funding received in FY24 and FY25, thanks to the continued support from the Massachusetts Legislature and the Governor.
Over the past 18 months, PVTA…
Mayor Sarno appears on Western Mass News’ Getting Answers with Dave Madsen
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno appeared on Western Mass News’ “Getting Answers” program with Dave Madsen on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. Topics ranged from updates on Springfield budgetary efforts to Mayor Sarno’s health upon his event cancer diagnosis.
Str…
Mayor Sarno signs on to U.S. Conference of Mayors letter to Congressional Leadership
Mayor Sarno joined 94+ Mayors across America to urge Congress to protect tax exempt bonds, funding for CDBG and HOME, the Direct Pay Energy credits, the child tax credit, and Medicaid Benefits
Employers & Apprenticeship Programs: Fresh Start Career Day
Are you interested in being part of Fresh Start Career Day coming up in May? Fresh Start Career Day is a job fair dedicated to connecting motivated job seekers with opportunities to rebuild their careers and contribute to their communities!
Cost to…