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Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Issues Air Quality Advisory
The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services is issuing an air quality advisory until 7:30 am, Thursday, June 8th, 2023, due to the fires burning in Canada which is creating a dense…
Mayor Sarno and Officials hold Public Safety and Traffic Advisory Press Conference in Advance of Weekend Events
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, Deputy Chief Lawrence Akers, Deputy Fire Chief Michael Hess, Deputy Fire Chief David Wells, Department of Public Works (DPW) Director…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Govan and Officials Highlight over $500,000 in Neighborhood Improvement Projects in Indian Orchard and South End Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Councilor Zaida Govan and Tina Quagliato Sullivan, Director of Disaster Recovery and Compliance, joined with local residents and businesses and the Indian Orchard Citizens…
70.3 Ironman Western Massachusetts Road Closures
The Springfield Police Department would like to inform our residents and visitors of some road closures this upcoming weekend to ensure the safety of athletes participating in Ironman 70.3 Western…
Mayor Sarno Announces $7 Million for Continued Tax Relief Initiatives for Springfield Residents and over $5.5 Million Invested into Neighborhoods
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) TJ Plante, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and City Councilor Tim Allen, Chair of the Council’s Finance Committee, announced…
Mayor Sarno and Officials joined with Westfield Starfires to Announce Summer Classic Game at Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings and Recreational Management (PBRM) Deputy Director Peter Krupczak joined with Westfield Starfires Owner Chris Thompson and team officials, and MGM…
Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on False Discharge Alert from Water and Sewer Commission - Reassures Residents we Continue to have one of the best Water System in the Country -
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Upon hearing about the CSO discharge public advisory notice from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, I reached out to Josh Schimmel, Executive Director of the…
Mayor Sarno Issues D-Day Remembrance Statement
Today, June 6, 2023, marks the 79th Anniversary of D-Day.
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood hold Special Golf Course Dedication Ceremony in Memory of Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood joined with the Springfield Police Department and family and friends of Carla Ambrose, wife to fallen SPD Officer Kevin Ambrose, to…
Join CommonWealth Murals! Springfield Mural Party and Skateboard Paint Party this June
Join CommonWealth Murals for upcoming Springfield paint parties!
Mural Paint Party
June 9th 4-6 pm
4 Birnie Ave at (New North Citizens' Council)
Skateboard Paint Party
June 20th 4-7pm
1187…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Celebrate Caribbean Heritage with Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Springfield Fire Chief Curt Marcellin and our Caribbean community to celebrate Caribbean Heritage with a special flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Mayor Sarno…
Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program Marks Third Anniversary
The Springfield Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Program surpassed its third year on Saturday June 3rd.
Mayor Sarno Tours Tower Square Park Farmers Market on Opening Day
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID), presenting sponsors Country Bank and Big Y for the opening day celebration of the Downtown Springfield Farmer’s…
Mayor Sarno Takes 2nd Place – His Personal Best – at the 2023 Spirit of Springfield Annual Mayor’s Cup Putting Contest
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor William Sapelli this morning at Springfield’s beautiful Franconia Golf…
Mayor Sarno and State Representative Williams to co-host Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and State Representative Bud Williams will co-host a special Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19th with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall at 2:00 pm. Following the…
Mayor Sarno continues push for new Courthouse on North Riverfront in Response to DCAMM Report
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno expressed his continued support for a new state-of-the-art Courthouse on the North Riverfront area in response to the Divisions of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Clapprood Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood will honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Sunday, June 4, 2023, will mark the…
Mayor Sarno Observes 12th Anniversary of June 1, 2011 Tornado with a Moment of Silence
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials observed the 12th anniversary of the June 1, 2011 tornado with a moment of silence and reflection on the front steps of City Hall as the bells in Old First…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join with Springfield Pride for Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell and city officials joined Springfield Pride CEO Taurean…
Mayor Sarno Congratulates Rustic Brewing Company and White Lion Brewing on being named Two of the Top 25 Breweries in Western Massachusetts, according to Beer Lovers
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulated Springfield’s own Rustic Brewing Company and White Lion Brewing on being named two of the top 25 breweries in Western Massachusetts by Beer Lovers. Using data and…