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SPD & SPS Remind Drivers that the School Year Begins Monday
On behalf of the Springfield Police Department, Springfield Public Schools and the city of Springfield, High School of Commerce Graduates Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers and Mayor Domenic J.…
Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition selects Mayor Sarno as finalist for Mayor of the Year Award during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week
– Celebrate Mass Clean Energy Week, September 29th through October 4th 2025 –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is happy to share that he has been selected as a finalist by the Northeast Renewable Energy…
Springfield’s 25th Annual Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade rolled through town this Saturday
– Congratulations to 2025 Carnival Parade marshal Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi –
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City of Springfield issues notice on West Street Bridge Closure
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works Director Christopher Cignoli are notifying residents that on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the direction of the Massachusetts Department of…
Mayor Sarno meets with Travis Best and sister Darlene Best of Copeland’s Way Autism Awareness Organization
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to have Travis Best and his sister, High School of Commerce alumnus Darlene Best in the office today to get updates on Copeland's Way Autism Awareness Training.…
Revitalizing a City of Firsts: How Springfield, Massachusetts is modernizing without compromise
A case study presented by Siemens on Springfield, MA with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Director of Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Managment…
Will Dawkins, GM of Washington Wizards and Proud High School of Commerce Graduate, to Hold Basketball and Fitness Youth Camp
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar W. Click-Bruce, two proud ‘Red Raiders’ from the High School of Commerce, are excited to welcome another ‘Red Raider’ back home to Springfield. …
City of Springfield Opening Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Monday, August 11th, Tuesday,…
Mayor Sarno, Parks & Recreation team honored to be part of a special first pitch ceremony at the Mass Senior Games Men’s Softball Tournament at Blunt Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Thomas Ashe, Assistant Recreation Director Randy Piteo and team joined with Massachusetts Senior Games Chairman Dennis…
Mayor Sarno, city officials join Unity Hearts Foundation for annual African Community Flag Raising at City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, School Committee member Barbara Gresham, Ayanna Crawford, and…
Department of Elder Affairs to Host Live and Learn Series
The Department of Elder Affairs will be hosting the Live and Learn Series, which feature different educational presentations about scammers, social security and transportation access. The series,…
Mayor Sarno, CAFO Buono, and City of Springfield join for bittersweet farewell to Chairman of the Board of Assessor’s Attorney Patrick Greenhalgh
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, City Councilor Kateri Walsh, and many city officials from Cabinet Heads down to rank and file joined with…
Springfield to celebrate National Night Out with events throughout the City
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with the Springfield Police Department, neighborhood councils, residents and community supporters for the National Night Out (NNO) events across the city. Mayor Sarno…
Mayor Sarno very happy to share that Walker Grandstand Scoreboard sign honoring Legendary Sportswriter Garry Brown has been installed
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was informed today by Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe that the final touches on the new scoreboard at the Walker Memorial…
Forest Park Pool to Stay Open for Additional Week
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe announced today that the Forest Park swimming pool will remain open through Saturday,…
City of Springfield announces Camp Wilder Beach Area remains Temporarily Closed
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris, and Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Director Tom Ashe are alerting the public that the beach area at…
City of Springfield Cooling Centers are Open – July 28th, 29th, 30th 2025 –
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Monday, July 28, Tuesday, July 29…
City of Springfield to Open Cooling Centers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced today that the City of Springfield will be opening cooling centers on Thursday, July 24th and Friday…
Springfield City Library launches Community Survey to shape its future Strategic Plan
The Springfield City Library is inviting all community members to help shape the future of library services, spaces, and priorities by participating in a new citywide community survey. As part of an…