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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…
Mayor Sarno and CAFO Buono Appoint Melanie Nacewicz to Board of Assessors
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono announced yesterday the appointment of Melanie Nacewicz, a Springfield resident, to the Board of Assessors.…
Mayor Sarno, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, PBRM Director Ashe & Facilities Team highlight HVAC upgrades in Springfield School Buildings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, Director of Buildings Jon…
Mayor Sarno Requests a City-Wide Moment of Reflection on Sunday, June 1, 2025
– Reflection to Commemorate the 14thAnniversary of the June 1, 2011 Tornado –
Mayor Domenic Sarno is issuing a call to all City of Springfield residents and businesses to take a moment and pause on S…
Brightwood Elementary School Spirit Takes Center Stage on National TV
Brightwood and its Spirit Tunnel was featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show as part of a recent segment that included a surprise reunion between retired Springfield Public Schools teacher Sheree Nolley…
Springfield is showing its patriotic pride!
More than 50 American Flags have been installed in Springfield’s Metro Center through a grant funded by City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development. The goal is to provide beautification on…
MassDOT/Springfield Public Information Meeting - “X” Intersection Reconstruction
MassDOT hosted a Public Information Meeting last week to update the public on the status of the reconstruction of Sumner Avenue at the intersection of Dickinson Street and Belmont Avenue, The “X”…
City of Springfield Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Springfield and Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services wishes to extend an invitation to the public for our observance of Memorial Day.
We would be honored to have our community…
Mayor Sarno meets with Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC) Director Swan
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Bill Baker met with Patrice ‘Chae’ Swan, Director of the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance (DTAC) today for updates on DTAC’s continued work…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials join at Mercy Medical Center for Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with his wife Carla Sarno, and city and state officials joined with Dr. Robert Roose, Dr. Phil Glynn, Bishop William Byrne, and members of the Yee Family on Thursday for…
City of Springfield joins in honoring Rick Marshall with Basketball Court Dedication at Blunt Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Tom Ashe, Ward 5 City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, and city and state officials joined in honoring Recardo “Rick”…
Mayor Sarno and Parks Director Ashe bring greetings at Springfield Garden Club Annual Meeting & Luncheon at the Monkey House in Forest Park
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management (PBRM) Director Thomas Ashe joined with the Springfield Garden Club (SGC) including President Janine Boland, for their Annual…
Mayor Sarno joins to celebrate Viability’s Lighthouse Clubhouse 40th Anniversary
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with President and CEO of Viability, Inc. Colleen Holmes, city and state officials, and the Lighthouse Clubhouse community on Friday morning to celebrate…
Mayor Sarno and Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Managment Director Ashe join with Springfield Parks & Recreation team for special appreciation luncheon
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “PBRM Director Tom Ashe and I wanted to thank our dedicated parks, facilities and forestry employees for their continued efforts day-in and day-out. These employees do a…
Mayor Sarno, City and State Officials join with attendees for Springfield’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Chief of Staff Bill Baker, hundreds of volunteers, and…