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Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal, Parks Director Ashe join to unveil major upgrades to the historic Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park
– Westfield Starfires Summer Baseball Classic returning to Forest Park June 22! –
Summer Swim program at Forest Park and Gerena Pools
Splash into summer with the City of Springfield’s Summer Aquatics Program! City residents will have an opportunity to swim all summer-long for free at Forest Park pool and Gerena Elementary School…
Mayor Sarno, Police Superintendent Akers, city and state officials join Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee for 5th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Flag Raising in Mason Square
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and members of our Springfield Police department, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judi Crowell, Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford and city and…
Mayor Sarno recognizes and thanks Community Health Workers (CHW) on CHW Appreciation Day!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to join the Massachusetts Assocation of Community Health Workers (MACHW) in recognizing Community Health Workers Day and thanking all our dedicated and caring Community…
Eversource Info Session: Learn about programs to help manage your energy bills
Join Eversource MA at this in-person event in Springfield on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at the Ray Jordan Senior Center to learn about and enroll in financial assistance and energy-saving programs…
Happy Father’s Day from Mayor Sarno
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Dads make a difference. Happy Father’s Day and thank you dads for your love, nurturing, valuable life lessons, and patience too! Good health and God Bless.”
Mayor Sarno Commemorates Flag Day
June 14th, Flag Day, is approaching. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Simply put, ‘Old Glory’ should unite us,…
Springfield All-Veterans Walk kicking off from Duggan Academy this Saturday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, and city officials will join with Mike Borecki and our proud…
MassDOT Traffic Advisory
***ATTENTION RESIDENTS***
The City of Springfield was notified today (Monday, June 9, 2025) by MassDOT, that at 8 pm Tuesday, June10, 2025 to 5 am Wednesday, June 11,2025, the I-91 Northbound Ramp on…
Mayor Sarno, HHS Commissioner Caulton Harris, Fire Commissioner Calvi, PBRM Director Ashe and city officials marched in 4th annual Springfield Pride Parade on Saturday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Director of Parks, Buildings, ad Recreation Management Tom Ashe, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Deputy Huma Resources…
Mayor Sarno and CDO Sheehan Announce $100,000 CityStart Grant Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan along with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE Fund), announced today that Springfield has been selected…
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 following the intentions of Commissioner…
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, June 5, 2025 due to the…
Mayor Sarno, Councilor Perez and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris Announce Ordinance to Crackdown on Dangerous ‘Gas Station Weed’
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and City Councilor Maria Perez joined with Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Cannabis Compliance Coordinator Xavier Williams, City Solicitor…
Mayor Sarno and Police Superintendent Akers Remember Officer Kevin Ambrose
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers will honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, will mark the…
The City of Springfield welcomes the 3rd Annual Ironman!!! - TRAFFIC ADVISORY
This weekend, the City of Springfield, along with numerous other Western Mass. communities, welcome the Ironman to the City of Springfield. Residents and visitors should be aware of impacts / closure…
Springfield Police & Hampden County Sheriff’s Warn of BitCoin Scams
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers and Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi continue to warn our residents of Crypto-Currency or BitCoin scams.
Since the beginning of 2024, victims in…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe announce return of Paddle Boats to Forest Park’s Porter Lake this Summer!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and Aquatics Director Joe Federico and team joined on Friday morning at Forest Park to announce the…