Welcome to Our CityMayor Domenic J. Sarno welcomes you to Springfield, the cultural urban center of Western Massachusetts. The official website for the City of Springfield is your 24-hour resource for finding city information, requesting city services and doing business with city departments.  Community Police Hearing Board Files Annual Report For 2011The City’s Community Police Hearing Board (CBHB) has filed their Annual Report for 2011 with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. The report is the second annual report for the CPHB and provides an overview of the history and purpose of the Board, including the relevant aspects of Mayor Sarno’s Executive order which created the Board. Read More and Download Report >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno attends the Fall of Saigon Ceremony on April 29, 2012 at the Vietnamese American Civic AssociationThomas D'Amato celebrating 99 yearsCity Officials were on hand recently at the Forest Park Manor Community Room to celebrate the 99th birthday of Springfield resident Thomas D’Amato. An official Mayoral Proclamation was presented to Mr. D’Amato. (Pictured left to right: Maddie Allen, Forest Park Elder Affairs Center Coordinator; Tom Walsh, Communications Director for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno; Candra Cripps, Resident Service Coordinator; Thomas D’Amato; City Councilor Kateri Walsh and Springfield’s Director of the Department of Elder Affairs Janet Rodriguez-Denney. ) Hampden Charter School Of Science Students Visited With Mayor Sarno On May 3rd To Discuss Their Recent School Science Projects And The State Recogntion They ReceivedRotary Club of Springfield Awards 5 Paul Harris Awards at “Celebration”The Rotary Club of Springfield awarded five Paul Harris Awards at its 98th Paul Harris Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at The Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield. A Paul Harris recognition is the highest honor a Rotary Club may bestow on an individual or group who may or may not be a Rotarian. Read More >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And Rebuild Springfield Officials Accept Donation From The Springfield Kiltie Bagpipe Band On Behalf Of The Mass Pipes And Drums Charities For The Ongoing Tornado Rebuild EffortOn October 16, 2011, a Massed Bands Tornado Relief Concert hosted by the Shriner Highlanders was held at Eastern States Coliseum to support local communities in raising money for the continued recovery efforts in the aftermath of the June 1st tornado. Read More >> Mayor Sarno, City Councilor Melvin Edwards, City and Keep Springfield Beautiful Officials announce details of Keep Springfield Beautiful annual clean-up eventCity and Spirit of Springfield Officials announce details of 2012 Pancake BreakfastRebuild Springfield Master Plan ReleasedMayor Domenic J. Sarno and officials of the Rebuild Springfield Initiative, including DevelopSpringfield, a non-profit corporation dedicated to advancing development and expediting revitalization within the City of Springfield, have released the final formal Rebuild Springfield Master Plan. Learn more and download the plan >> Use of Force Training Sessions for the PublicThe Springfield Community Police Hearings Board will be hosting four community training sessions on Use of Force, open to the public. Officer Charlie Youmans will be the facilitator. Download the flyer for dates and locations >> Springfield Youth State Champions in HOSA Competitive EventsOn Saturday, March 31st youth from the Recruitment and Educational Assistance for Careers in Health (REACH) Program attended the MassAHEC HOSA Statewide Leadership Conference (SLC) at The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA where they competed in healthcare related competitive events with other high school students from 15 other HOSA chapters across the state of Massachusetts. Read the Full Story >> City Of Springfield Collector And Clerk Offices To Begin Opening At 8:30 A.M.The City of Springfield Collector and Clerk Offices will begin opening at 8:30 a.m., starting April 9, 2012. Each office will continue to close at 4:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Veterans HonoredMayor Sarno and Congressman Neal were on hand as Gerry Dolloff was named Veteran of the Year. Springfield Libraries Celebrate National Library WeekEach branch will welcome visitors to their unique spaces and show off their extraordinary resources. During the week of April 9-15 special demonstrations, programs, and entertainment are planned. Stop in to any branch to sign up for a library card, check out materials and resources, and enjoy free refreshments! See the Full List of Events >>
Representative Neal, Mayor Sarno, And MassDevelopment CEO Jones Celebrate Renovations, New Artwork At 1550 MainRepresentative Richard E. Neal, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones today celebrate the completion of renovations at 1550 Main, a critical component in downtown Springfield’s revitalization. The event also focused on newly-installed sculptures in the first and second floor lobbies by local artist James Kitchen. These pieces have helped to enliven the space and attract members of the public to the building. Read The Full Story >> Thank You from Springfield FalconsMayor Sarno drops the ceremonial puck at a recent Springfield Falcon’s game at the MassMutual Center Mayor Domenic J. Sarno And City Councilor Bud Williams Congratulate Central High School’s Boys Basketball Team For Winning The State TitleMayoral Citations were presented to each of the players. See the Photos >> Dave’s Furniture On Springfield’s Main Street Re-Opens After Renovations From The June 1st TornadoMulit-Year Financial PlanTo view the City's Multi-Year Financial Plan (MYFP) please click here. Auction of City-Owned Properties Raises Over $326KThe City of Springfield's first municipal real estate auction of 2012 was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 and raised about $326,205.36 from a property portfolio of 11 residences, 15 residential lots of land and 3 commercial lots. Download the spreadsheet for details of the sales and high bidders >> HCC Scholarships Available to Student Impacted by Tornado DamageStudents impacted by the June 2011 tornado are eligible to apply for awards of $500-$3,000 to attend Holyoke Community College. Download the flyer for details >> Kick Butts Day 2012REACH participants, working on a youth against tobacco project though The 84 Movement, worked closely with Springfield’s Tobacco Control Program Coordinator to pass a city wide ban on the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies. The Springfield Public Health Council unanimously voted to ban the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies on Kick Butts day 2012, Wednesday March 21st. More >> City Hall St. Patrick Event PhotosMayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’s Call Center Director Announce Expansion Of 311 Service Request System To Include Smart Phone ApplicationMayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann and Springfield’s Call Center Director Donna Carney announced today that it has recently expanded its existing service request system to include a smart phone application (app) on the Android and iPhone platform. This latest advancement, with single-click connection allows residents to communicate with City Hall with even greater convenience. Read More >> Youth and Adult Officials from Sports Across Ireland stopped by Springfield City Hall to visit with Mayor Domenic J. Sarno while visiting AmericaSpringfield Medical Reserve Corps Member HonoredSpringfield Department of Health and Human Services Medical Reserve Corps member Robert Klupa was recently recognized by the Federal Division of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps with the 2012 Outstanding MRC Responder Award for his outstanding work in the response to the June 2011 tornado, the H1N1 outbreak and other public health emergencies. More >> DevelopSpringfield Announces District and Domain Leaders for Rebuild Springfield Master PlanDevelopSpringfield, a non-profit corporation dedicated to advancing development and expediting revitalization within the City of Springfield, announced the “District” and the “Domain” Leaders for the Rebuild Springfield Master Plan. More >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, City, State and South End Community Center Officials announced the proposed location for the new South End Community CenterPresidential Primary ElectionSpringfield vote counts for the March 6, 2012 Presidential Primary Election are available on the Office of Elections web pages. Presidential Primary Election totals for Springfield >> At Home VNA GO RED DAYRegistered Nurses from @Home VNA performed free blood pressure screenings in honor of GO RED DAY 2012 at the Springfield Department of Elder Affairs’ “Heart and Soul" luncheon on Friday, February 24th. @Home VNA conducts free monthly wellness clinics at senior centers and housing communities in the Greater Springfield area. More >> Operation B.A.D.G.E. Details Announced at Sal's Bakery in Springfield's Forest Park Neighborhood
Go Red for WomenMayor Domenic Sarno, Chief of Staff Denise Jordan, members of the Greater Springfield Chapter of Links and the American Heart Association Go Red First Ladies celebrate Go Red for Women. Forest Park Manor celebrates the Year of the DragonThe Springfield Housing Authority and the city’s Department of Elder Affairs co-sponsored the luncheon, which brought together people who hail from the Southeast Asian country nearly 9,000 miles away. More >> Access Funds to Help with Tornado RebuildingReBuild Western Massachusetts can help you access funds to rebuild after the tornado. Make Energy Smart improvements that will help save on energy bills for years to come! Download the flyer for more info >> Springfield Fire Commissioner Gary Cassanelli Retires
Veterans Services ExpandedDue to increasing demand for service, the Springfield Department of Veterans Services announced today that the Department has for the first time expanded efforts to have various National Veterans Services Organizations in their office each month; a free and confidential service connecting Veterans and their families. More >> Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Announces That Springfield Will Be The Site Of Its Latest Youth Development Park ProjectThe Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, a nonprofit serving at-risk youth in underserved communities across the United States, announced today the organization will bring its next Youth Development Park project to Springfield. More >>
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield’s Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett and Representatives Of The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter Unveil New Mobile KitchenFollowing a year of unprecedented natural disasters in the City of Springfield, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was joined by Springfield’s Emergency Preparedness Director Robert Hassett and representatives from the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter in downtown’s Court Square to unveil a new mobile kitchen. More >> Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Appoints Kevin E. Kennedy as Springfield’s New Chief Development OfficerKennedy will manage a consolidated community development department created in 2008 under Springfield’s Finance Control Board. He also will oversee the City’s housing, neighborhood, economic development, code enforcement and planning departments, as well as staffing of the redevelopment and industrial development financing authorities. More >> Wellspring Initiative Receives $200,000 Grant To Create Worker-Owned Cooperatives in SpringfieldThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded a $200,000 Roadmaps to Health grant to Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc. of Springfield, the lead agency with University of Massachusetts Amherst in a two-year collaborative initiative to build employee-owned companies in Springfield. More >> Bicentennial Committee Donates $186,965 to the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreational ManagementThe City of Springfield today accepted a donation on behalf of the Department of FY 2012 Adopted BudgetThe City of Springfield’s Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, beginning July 1, 2011 appropriates $542,203,022 to programs and services across all City Departments including the School Department. This represents a 1.1% decrease from the FY 2011 Actual budget. Download the full FY 2012 Adopted Budget Document >> Pictures from the Puerto Rican Heritage Month CeremonyRibbon Cutting for the Opening of Springfield’s New Adolescent Health CenterSpringfield’s Director of the Division of Health and Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Steve Bradley of Baystate Health Systems and City Councilor Kateri Walsh get ready to cut the ribbon for the opening of Springfield’s new Adolescent Health Center. Show of Patriotism for Veterans DayThomas Belton, Director of Veterans Services is calling on all municipal employees who are veterans, reservist, or National Guard to pin on their military medals, wear their uniforms (or partial uniform), or Legion Post caps the week of November 7th as a show of patriotism for Veterans Day. More >> Cambridge College Moves Center to Tower SquareIn an effort to make Cambridge College more accessible to local students, college representatives have decided to move the Springfield Regional Center to Tower Square in the downtown business district of Springfield, MA. More >> Tornado Recovery ResourcesRebuilding Guide for HomeownersThe City of Springfield and HAP Housing has released a guide to assist residents rebuilding after the June 1 tornadoes with identifying resources available to assist them. Download the Rebuilding Guide >> Information and resources for residents and businesses recovering from tornado damage can be found here, including local, state and federal disaster recovery resources for families and businesses in the Springfield area. This resource page will be kept up to date with the latest information as the local recovery effort unfolds. Pictures from the Guardian Uniform Ribbon CuttingMayor Domenic J. Sarno And Springfield’S Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton Announce Details Of 2011 Student Art ContestMayor Domenic J. Sarno and Springfield’s Veterans Services Director Thomas Belton announced today the details of a Student Art Contest and Exhibit. The contest will focus on “What Veterans Day Means to Me.” More >> 3-1-1 Call Center Takes its 500,000thAdditional Recycling Bins Available For Springfield ResidentsIn an effort to further boost recycling rates and reduce costs associated with disposal, the Springfield DPW will make available to households in Springfield an additional 95 gallon blue recycling barrel. More >> Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information Available to YouThe Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information, a local consumer program funded by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will be there to provide free consumer pamphlets and brochures and answer consumer questions. Consumer advocates will also assist consumers in obtaining their free credit reports and provide referrals to other agencies, if necessary. A Spanish-speaking representative will be available to assist. More >> 100 Day Tornado Recovery UpdateThe Road to Recovery - More >> Steel Beam from the World Trade Center Escorted Down Springfield’s Main StreetDivision of Insurance Launches Toll-Free Hotline Number for Consumer Complaints and InquiriesWestern Massachusetts residents with continued tornado-related issues and consumers with post-Irene questions should call (888) 563-446. More >> Springfield Police are proud to announce a partnership with GetCrashReports.comAs a service to our resident and the business community, Springfield Police are proud to announce a partnership with GetCrashReports.com to provide online access to all Springfield Massachusetts crash reports. More >> FY 2012 Budget Cut Impact ReportThe following information was released by Mayor Domenic Sarno and CAFO Lee Erdmann on July 1, 2011 in response to the City Council's cuts to the Mayor's FY 2012 recommended budget. Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Cut Impact Cover Letter, July 1, 2011 Public-Private Partnership Formalized to Lead Rebuilding EffortsMayor Domenic J. Sarno announced that a public-private partnership of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and DevelopSpringfield has been finalized. The two agencies were tapped by Sarno to plan and manage a comprehensive multi-year effort to rebuild all sections of the City affected by the June 1 tornadoes. Both organizations have now taken the actions necessary to formalize the partnership. More >> Multi-Year Financial Plan: FY 2012-2015Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Lee C. Erdmann has submitted the finalized Multi-Year Financial Plan: Fiscal Years 2012-2015 to Mayor Sarno and City Council. The policy ideas included in this plan incorporate the themes of consolidation, civilianization, marketization and regionalization of City programs and services. It provides a detailed projection of the City’s expenses and revenues for the next four fiscal years, based on conservative assumptions. This document should be considered a planning tool which will allow the City to shape its future direction. FY 2012-2016 Capital Improvement PlanSpringfield's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2012-2016 provides a detailed view of the capital needs within the City of Springfield. The total amount for the capital plan is $351.7 million from Fiscal Year 2012-2016. One of the City’s top priorities with this plan is to address projects that have been deferred due to lack of funding. These projects include City and School facilities projects, vehicle replacements, and infrastructure improvement. The Capital Improvement Plan also offers capital policy decisions to be implemented in the future. Important Information About Open MeetingsIn the State of Massachusetts, M.G.L. Chapter 39, Section 23B states all governmental bodies must have meetings that are open to the public and readily available to anyone who wishes to attend. The City of Springfield provides access to meetings online in a variety of ways. More info >> Parking Bans - Severe Weather Emergency Regulations
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