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Springfield Celebrates National Paraeducators Appreciation Day!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, our Springfield Public Schools, and the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals to recognize all our paraeducators for…
Mayor Sarno and SPS Superintendent Dinnall Statement on Federal Government Cutting K-12 Education Funding
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall respond to notification sent by the federal government to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that they plan…
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,…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…