Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Tom Ashe welcomed new University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Dr. Javier Reyes, and Lidya Rivera-Early, Executive Director of Government Relations and Springfield Partnerships today. Dr. Reyes became…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Communications Director Bill Baker met with Paul Bailey, Executive Director of Springfield Partners for Community Action, today to discuss the various programs offered by the nonprofit, including their Volunteer Income Tax…

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, following the resignation of Commissioner Christy Torres. Commissioner Torres has…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan visited with the Springfield Boys and Girls Club to highlight the developments the club has implemented as part of the $1.5 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding they…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, and School Committeewoman Denise Hurst joined with State Senator Jacob Oliveira, State Representative Brian Ashe and East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen and Deputy Town Manager…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at the MassMutual Center, that Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, a 38-year veteran, will serve as the Springfield Police Department’s next Police Superintendent,…

Due to the winter storm, the City of Springfield will be enforcing a citywide parking ban as of 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The parking ban regulations are as follows:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomed a visit from former Veterans Service Investigator Emmanuel Owusu and Pastor Daniel Abakah from the Church of Pentecost. Pastor Abakah is the new pastor for the church and wanted to meet Mayor Sarno and introduce…

The City of Springfield held the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Friday, January 12th at City Hall. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings on behalf of the city of Springfield and presented the proclamation. State…

Be among the first to experience the Springfield Museums' latest exhibit Animationland and discover the art and science of animation. Free with museum admission!

January 13 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm

Zoetropes, 10:30 am-4 pm
Test an early animation…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with officials from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA), the Springfield Thunderbirds, MGM Springfield, Springfield BID, and the MassMutual Center on Thursday for the unveiling of new outdoor digital…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks Director Patrick Sullivan, and Aquatics Director Joseph Federico are pleased to announce that this year the city’s February lifeguard training course is free for Springfield Public Schools students.

The City of…

Mayor Sarno states, “I want to extend my deepest gratitude and thanks to all of our brave and dedicated men and women of our Springfield Police Department, and all of our public safety officials. To all of our officers, thank you for your courage…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan, Housing Director Gerry McCafferty, and Springfield Redevelopment Authority Director Amanda Pham joined for a Zoom meeting today with Governor Maura Healey’s Executive Office of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno brought greetings and spoke at a meeting for the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County on Tuesday, January 9th at the Fort Restaurant. The meeting provides their members, which include lawyers, life insurance and financial…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “First of all, my apologies. Even though this was a difficult long duration storm, we must and will do better. I have met with DPW Director Chris Cignoli on post review and clarification on our continued storm…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan, Deputy Director of Economic Development Brian Connors and Project Manager Wilson Darbin joined with Congressman Richard E. Neal, City Council President Attorney Michael Fenton, and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with State Representatives Carlos Gonzalez (D-Springfield), Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable), Ranking…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by Morris Street today to view the progress of the future site of the Gemini Townhomes as crews began to prep the ground for construction. Home City Development is the project developer for the property located in the…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno thanked outgoing MGM Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley for his friendship and dedicated efforts leading the casino in the city over the past four years, especially through the challenging and difficult times during the…