City of Springfield
Recent News About City of Springfield
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Mayor Sarno, PBRM Director Sullivan and Superintendent Warwick held Special Tree Planting and Plaque Dedication Ceremony in Memory of the Late John H. Murphy
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City Forester Alex Sherman on behalf of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Executive Director Patrick Sullivan and Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick joined with Springfield Public Schools Chief Communications Officer Azell Murphy-Cavaan and the Murphy Family to honor the memory and legacy of the late John H. Murphy with a special tree planting and plaque dedication ceremony.
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Mayor Sarno Congratulates South End Middle School 8th Graders at High School Step Up Ceremony
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined and spoke at the 8th Grade Step Up Graduation Ceremony for South End Middle School (SEMS) held at the Basketball Hall of Fame yesterday.
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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the passing of Park Commission Chairwoman Terry Rodriguez
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “My wife Carla and I are very sorry to hear about Park Commission Chairwoman and New North Citizens Council stalworth Terry Rodriguez’s passing.
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Mayor Sarno Cheers on Ironman Athlete’s at Finish Line
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined to cheer on the Ironman athletes as they complete their triathlon event and cross the finish line on Court Street this morning.
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Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Passing of Dora Robinson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issues a statement on the passing of Dora Robinson.
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Warwick Recognized for Leadership and Results
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S) has awarded Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Warwick the 2023 President’s Award, citing the district’s vast improvements in graduation and dropout rates, among other achievements.
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Mayor Sarno stopped by Big Y Express in Downtown Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stopped by the new Big Y Express in downtown Springfield to check out the new grocery store for our downtown neighborhood.
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Springfield Public Schools holding Family Education Expo
The Springfield Public Schools will be holding a family education expo at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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SPD FIU Detectives Arrest Suspect for Third Time with an Illegal Firearm; a Large-Capacity Ghost Machine Gun
On Wednesday June 7th at approximately 6:10 p.m. members of the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan seized a fully-automatic high-capacity Ghost Gun and arrested 19-year-old Jahiem Sutherland on the 900 block of Worthington Street.
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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 today a total of over $13.5 million that is to be invested to continue to provide much-needed tax relief for Springfield residents and enhancing our neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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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 Massachusetts.
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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 Council to highlight over $500,000 in neighborhood improvement projects in the Indian Orchard and South End on the corner of Main Street and Oak Street in Indian Orchard.
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Springfield-based Eversource Energy earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90
Eversource Energy, which is based in Springfield, earned a score of 90 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
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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 honor the memory and sacrifice of Officer Kevin Ambrose with a special dedication ceremony at hole #7 at Franconia Golf Course.
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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 Commission for review and clarification on the alert notice.
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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 Springfield President and COO Chris Kelley to announce that their summer classic game between the Westfield Starfires and the Pittsfield Suns, presented by MGM Springfield, will be held at the Walker Grandstand baseball field at Forest Park on Sunday, July 30th at 4:00 pm.
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Tonight’s Concert in the Park moved to Carriage House Tent due to Inclement Weather
The Springfield Park’s Department announced today that due to possible inclement weather tonight’s scheduled concert in the park with renowned and award-winning artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson, will be moved to the Carriage House Tent.
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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.
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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 Market at Tower Square Park which is located at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street here in Downtown Springfield.
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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.