Saturday, September 17, 2016

The Springfield Museums have been formally accepted as an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Affiliations is a national outreach program that develops long-term, high-quality partnerships with museums…

Friday, September 16, 2016

AT&T brought its unique, 3-D virtual reality distracted driving simulator to Central High School today to raise awareness of the dangerous effects of looking at your smartphone while driving.

Part of AT&T’s national It…

Friday, September 16, 2016

MGM Springfield executives today guided local and state elected and City of Springfield officials through a progress tour of the 14-acre, three-block construction site. Approximately a dozen city and state officials were…

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno addressed the Exchange Club of Springfield during their meeting today at 350 Grille. Mayor Sarno highlighted the $2.7 billion in economic development projects happening throughout the City,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announces that the 42^nd class of the Springfield Citizens Police Academy will begin on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. This free, 10 week, one-night-per-week class is for Springfield residents ages 18 and older who are…

The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 25^th annual Ubora Award and the 7^th annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at 6 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.  

The…

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined Baystate Academy Public Charter School today for a dedication ceremony honoring Robyn and John Davis for their support of the school’s new media center. The media center features…

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Students from South End Middle School paid a special visit to City Hall yesterday. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed the class and their teachers, taught them about his role as Mayor, and the process of governing in the…

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, School Superintendent Daniel Warwick, Members of the School Committee, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Patrick J. Sullivan, Chief Administrative and Financial…

The City of Springfield held its 15th Annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony today. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, David Pelletier, American Medical Response…

The City of Springfield and the Native American Inter-Tribal Council of Western Massachusetts held their annual flag raising ceremony this morning at City Hall. Darryl Moss, Deputy Communications Director for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, offered a…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno greeted Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Sheryl Swoopes and Calvin Murphy at his alma mater, the High School of Commerce. The basketball stars spoke to students about following their dreams, overcoming obstacles, and putting…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined members of the Greek community to raise the Greek flag over City Hall today. Mayor Sarno offered a proclamation recognizing the many contributions the Greek community has given to the City of Springfield, and kicked-off…

The City of Springfield held its annual September 11^th Remembrance Ceremony this morning to remember the first responders who lost their lives 15 years ago on that tragic day. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, Police…

The City of Springfield announces annual events to commemorate the 15^th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Please join us to honor the fallen firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel and victims who lost…

The City of Springfield has released an Invitation for Bids, seeking proposals for Public Art in the Springfield Central Cultural District. The program, funded via the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, will award a pair of $5,000…

Emergency Preparedness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the important work being done to make sure our communities are safe, healthy, and ready for public health emergencies and/or disasters.

The theme “Don’t Wait. Communicate.…

Kevin Belder, Kris Allard and Joan Kagan of Square One visited Mayor Sarno's office on Friday, September 2nd and brought a very special gift. Kevin found a yard sale treasure - a Springfield, MA photo from 1989 - and gave it to Mayor Sarno, who is…

Big Y Foods, Inc. today announced the completion of a $4.1 million renovation project to the Big Y World Class Market at 300 Cooley Street. Upgrades to the store feature a new Living Well Eating Smart section, sushi department, stir-fry station,…

For more than ten years, the City of Springfield has partnered with the University of Massachusetts, Amherst’s Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning programs to bring both undergraduate and graduate students to the city to work on real urban…