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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…

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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.”

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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Mayor Sarno, SPS Superintendent Dr. Dinnall, PBRM Director Ashe & Facilities Team highlight HVAC upgrades in Springfield School Buildings

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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”…

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