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Busy Weekend in Downtown Springfield June 6th and 7th
The City of Springfield welcomes 5th annual Springfield Pride Parade on Saturday, and 4th annual Ironman 70.3 Western Mass Triathlon on Sunday
– Traffic Impact and Road Closures –
Springfield’s…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce Kiley Middle School Pickleball Program
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Kiley Middle School Principal Julia St. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Family-Engagement Coordinator of…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Akers and CDO Sheehan continue to address Youth Disturbances at Union Station
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Metro Unit Commander Lieutenant Brian Elliott, and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan joined on Tuesday afternoon, with our brave…
Mayor Sarno, Fire Commissioner Calvi, and SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinall join in recognizing Gerena Student for quick-thinking, bravery and swift actions in support of public safety
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, the Gerena School Community and Springfield Fire Department joined at Gerena on Tuesday to recognize, thank, and…
Springfield’s Veterans Memorial Golf Course hosts Massachusetts Amateur Qualifier today
Springfield’s Veterans Memorial Golf Course will once again host a qualifying round for the upcoming Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship. The qualifier will be held at Springfield’s Veterans Golf…
Mayor Sarno honored to meet Vietnam Veteran Gerard Morin
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to meet Vietnam Veteran Gerard Morin and his VA Outpatient Specialist Mark Matthiessen CVRT & COMS, who came to City Hall on Friday.
Mayor Sarno states, “Meeting…
Mayor Sarno’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendation adopted by the City Council
– 12th Consecutive Budget Balanced without use of Stabilization Reserves –
Mayor Sarno, Springfield Parks & Aquatics announce season opening of Swan Boats at Porter Lake in Forest Park
Take a ride this weekend!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Aquatics Director Joe Federico, and team on…
Mayor Sarno enjoys surprise visit to Metro Center C3 Community Meeting at “The Intersection” located inside Tower Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Thank you to our passionate and dedicated neighborhood council groups and C3 community policing meeting attendees, along with our brave and dedicated police officials,…
Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Monday, June 1, 2026 – Reflection to Commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has issued his annual call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:38 p.m., the time the tornado touched down…
Historic Flagbearers of Florence to Perform Free Outdoor Show at MGM Springfield Plaza on May 30
The Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts (ICCWM) is proud to announce a special cultural event featuring the internationally renowned Bandierai degli Uffizi, the Official Flagbearers of…
Mayor Sarno joins Rep. Puppolo for Grand Opening of Chef Jiang Chinese Cuisine on Boston Road
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with State Representative Angelo Puppolo and Chef Jiang and team for the grand opening ribbon cutting celebration at the new Chef Jiang Chinese Cuisine location here in…
Springfield Golf News:
Franconia Golf Course to be recognized today at the annual Walter Lowell PGA Tournament; AND Registration now open for 52nd annual Henry Bontempo Four-Ball golf tournament at Franconia
Mayor Sarno joins Mary Anne Studio of Dance in celebrating 70th Anniversary
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Mary Ann and the Mary Ann Studio of Dance team to celebrate their 70th Anniversary of dance education in Springfield.
Mayor Sarno states, “Mary Ann’s venture began…
Mayor Sarno issues a statement on retired, long-time Urban League President/CEO Henry Thomas‘ passing
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of retired, long-time Urban League of Springfield President/CEO Henry M. Thomas III.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear…
City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Director of Springfield Veterans’ Services Joe DeCaro, the Springfield…
Mayor Sarno visits with Friends and Former Kiley Junior High School Classmates
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to hear that his former classmates, Karen King Fitzgerald Bonavita Meader, Sarah Sullivan Auvil, and Kris Hachadorian Deburro were visiting the Downtown District…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce Five Mile Pond Boat Launch & Fishing Entrance Temporarily Closing for Improvements
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Tom Ashe announced today that renovations to Five Mile Pond on Boston Road will begin in June.
Be advised that as…