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Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce return of Paddle Boats to Forest Park’s Porter Lake this Summer!

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and Aquatics Director Joe Federico and team joined on Friday morning at Forest Park to announce the return of a beloved recreational pastime to Porter…

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Mayor Sarno and CAFO Buono Appoint Melanie Nacewicz to Board of Assessors

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced yesterday the appointment of Melanie Nacewicz, a Springfield resident, to the Board of Assessors. Nacewicz replaces Margaret ‘Pedge’ Lynch who is…

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Mayor Sarno, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, PBRM Director Ashe & Facilities Team highlight HVAC upgrades in Springfield School Buildings

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Director of Buildings Jon Carignan, and SPS CFO Pat Roach joined with Principal…

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Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Sunday, June 1, 2025

– Reflection to Commemorate the 14thAnniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado –

Mayor Domenic Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 4:38 p.m., the time the…

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Brightwood Elementary School Spirit Takes Center Stage on National TV

Brightwood and its Spirit Tunnel was featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show as part of a recent segment that included a surprise reunion between retired Springfield Public Schools teacher Sheree Nolley and her former Kindergarten student Olga Cordero.

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Springfield is showing its patriotic pride!

More than 50 American Flags have been installed in Springfield’s Metro Center through a grant funded by City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development.  The goal is to provide beautification on Main Street. 

The Spirit of Springfield received…

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MassDOT/Springfield Public Information Meeting - “X” Intersection Reconstruction

MassDOT hosted a Public Information Meeting last week to update the public on the status of the reconstruction of Sumner Avenue at the intersection of Dickinson Street and Belmont Avenue, The “X” Intersection, in Springfield, MA.

The recording of…

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City of Springfield Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Springfield and Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services wishes to extend an invitation to the public for our observance of Memorial Day.

We would be honored to have our community attend on Friday, May 23, 2025 on the front steps…

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Mayor Sarno meets with Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC) Director Swan

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Bill Baker met with Patrice ‘Chae’ Swan, Director of the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC) today for updates on DTAC’s continued work as a third-party certifier of diverse and small…

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Mayor Sarno and City Officials join at Mercy Medical Center for Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with his wife Carla Sarno, and city and state officials joined with Dr. Robert Roose, Dr. Phil Glynn, Bishop William Byrne, and members of the Yee Family on Thursday for the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit Ribbon Cutting…

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City of Springfield joins in honoring Rick Marshall with Basketball Court Dedication at Blunt Park

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, and city and state officials joined in honoring Recardo “Rick” Marshall with a special plaque unveiling and…

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Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe bring greetings at Springfield Garden Club Annual Meeting & Luncheon at the Monkey House in Forest Park

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe joined with the Springfield Garden Club (SGC) including President Janine Boland, for their Annual Meeting and special luncheon at the Monkey House in…

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Mayor Sarno joins to celebrate Viability’s Lighthouse Clubhouse 40th Anniversary

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with President and CEO of Viability, Inc. Colleen Holmes, city and state officials, and the Lighthouse Clubhouse community on Friday morning to celebrate Viability’s Lighthouse Clubhouse 40th Anniversary.…

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Mayor Sarno and Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Managment Director Ashe join with Springfield Parks & Recreation team for special appreciation luncheon

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “PBRM Director Tom Ashe and I wanted to thank our dedicated parks, facilities and forestry employees for their continued efforts day-in and day-out. These employees do a tremendous job for our city, taking care of our…

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Mayor Sarno, City and State Officials join with attendees for Springfield’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of attendees for the World’s Largest Pancake…

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY - World's Largest Pancake Breakfast - this Saturday!

Traffic on Main Street, from State Street to Bridge Street, will be come to a halt for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Friday, May 16, 2025. 

At 10am, barricades will be placed where Main Street intersects with Bridge Street and at State…

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Mayor Sarno Welcomes MassDevelopment President and CEO Attorney Navjeet Bal

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan and Chief of Staff Bill Baker welcomed a visit from Attorney Navjeet Ball, new President and CEO of MassDevelopment, Deputy Chief of Staff Kate Janowski, and Marcos Marrero of…

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Mayor Sarno and City of Springfield Recognize Lupus Awareness Month

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield recognized the month of May as Lupus Awareness Month with a proclamation. The month of May is Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th is World Lupus Day. It is a time to help spread awareness about lupus…

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