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Mayor Sarno Releases City’s Inspectional Services Notice on Church Sanctuary Use

Make Page Boulevard Beautiful Clean Up Effort

Mayor Sarno & Superintendent Warwick Announcing $17.2 Million in Renovations to Schools

Demolition of 151 Cedar Street

Summer Movies in the Park Series

Former Mayor Robert Markel Visits Mayor Sarno

Banners Hung Outside of Union Station

City Council Approves Mayor Sarno's FY 2018 Budget

Mayor Sarno Stands Steadfast Against South Congregational Church’s Pursuit of Sanctuary Status

STCC 2017 Leadership Conference

Reinvigorating the Sister City Relationship with Viterbo, Italy

City Increases Pension Reserve Funds

Mayor Sarno & Commissioner Barbieri Continue to Push for Police Dashboard & Body Cameras

Mayor Sarno, City & MGM Springfield Officials Announce Major Streetscape Improvements to Downtown

Star Spangled Springfield Announced for 4th of July

City of Springfield Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Painted Pianos Unveiled as Latest Public Art Installment in Downtown Springfield

Mayor Sarno, Health Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris to Open Cooling Centers

Mayor Sarno & Sheriff Cocchi Team Up to Name Forest Park C3 Basketball Summer League After Legendary Retired Sheriff Mike Ashe

Mayor Sarno Issues Authorization to All Public Safety Units and Financial Department for Full Frontal Attack on Street Gangs

Regreen Springfield and Berkshire Bank Team Up to Plant Trees and Pollenator Plants at Kenefick Park

Mayor Sarno Proclaims "Ruth Tracy Day" in the City of Springfield

Massachusetts Cultural Council Announces $10,000 Gift from the Gustavo Dudamel Foundation to Springfield's Community Music School

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Parade & Grand Opening Celebration

Mayor Sarno Thanks Springfield School Volunteers for Their Efforts

Mayor Sarno Joins Mayors Across the Country in Commitment to Uphold the Paris Climate Agreement

Remembering Officer Kevin Ambrose

Ciro's Restaurant Opens in the South End

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Ribbon Cutting

City of Springfield Recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month

Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Tours Union Station

Mayor Sarno & Springfield Redevelopment Authority Announce New Union Station Tenant

Mayor Sarno & Congressman Neal Recognize Patrick Sullivan, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management, for His 30 Years of Service with the City of Springfield

Mayor Sarno Declares Dr. Seuss Week in Springfield

5 Star Supermarket Opens on Boston Road

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and First Lady Carla Sarno Host New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray in Springfield

Next Week is Dr. Seuss Week in Springfield!

City of Springfield Recognizes 100th Birthday of President John F. Kennedy

City of Springfield Commemorates Memorial Day

Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 31 Elm Street Court Square Project

Mayor Sarno Addresses Massachusetts Gaming Commission in Favor of CORI Reform

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the City of Springfield Join Walgreens in recognition of Red Nose Day

Mayor Sarno and Parks Department Recognize International Fellows

Mayor Sarno Declares Month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month

Basketball Hall of Fame Announces $1 Million Donation to Capital Campaign by MassMutual

Mayor Sarno Hosts Meeting to Strengthen the City’s Resolve to Combat Opioids

Ömür Budak, Consul General of Turkey Visits with Mayor Sarno at City Hall

City Officials Announce Locations for New Police Substation and Metro Area Kiosks

City Launches Healthy Homes Program, $5 Million Housing Rehabilitation Program in Memorial Square and Six Corners Neighborhoods

Police Department Holds Memorial Ceremony For Fallen Officers

Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Holds 29th Annual Police Memorial Day Service

Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Education Jim Peyser Visit Forest Park Middle School to Discuss Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

Forest Park Concert Series Announced For This Summer

White Lion Brewing Launches "Legendary Union" Beer to Commemorate Union Station Re-Opening

Fina's Bistro & Pizzeria Celebrates Grand Opening

Mayor Sarno Issues Happy Mother's Day Wishes

National Teacher’s Appreciation Day Note from Mayor Sarno

Mayor Domenic Sarno and Congressman Richard Neal Announce Major Transportation Partner

Springfield Designated a Migratory Urban Bird Treaty City by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Mayor Sarno Takes a Spin on Springfield Pedicab

Mayor Sarno Welcomes Intern Reina Diaz

Incoming Central Student Visits with Mayor Sarno

MassHousing Officials Meet with Mayor Sarno

Mayor Sarno Visits Farmers Market in Forest Park

PVTA Announces Move to Union Station

City of Springfield holds its 32nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Mayor Sarno Presents Proclamation Declaring Friday, April 28th as Workers Memorial Day

Gandara Center Announces Summer Camp Scholarships

Mayor Sarno Thanks SPS Students for Fundraising Efforts

Western Mass's 104th Infantry Honored at Apremont Triangle Ceremony

Neutral Corner Anti-Bullying Program Receives $20,000 Donation from Health New England

Office of Inspector General Issues Fraud Alert: DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Has Been Used in Scam to Obtain Personally Identifiable Information

Springfield Central Library Holds Recognition Luncheon for Volunteers

Springfield Rescue Mission Thanks Donors for New Box Truck

Restaurant Week 2017 Announcement

DeBerry Student Visits Mayor Sarno

Springfield BID Announcing Restaurant Week 2017

Massachusetts Girls in Trades Conference and Career Fair

Have ideas on the Springfield TDI District? Submit them here!

Congressman Richard E. Neal Announces Co-Hosts of Union Station Grand Opening Gala

Indian Orchard Branch Library Opens New Community Room

Franconia and Veterans Golf Courses Open for the 2017 Season

City of Springfield and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Seek Public Input on Climate Action & Resilience Plan

Hampden County Sheriff Department Kicks Off Joseph and Mary Nicholson Day of Community Service

Columbia Gas Awards Union Station with $18,050 for Energy Efficient Gas Boilers

Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, Inc. Launches 2017 Summer Jobs Campaign

Springfield Central Cultural District Brings 'Art Stop' to Downtown Springfield

Community Public Safety Dialogue with Mason Square C3 Police Led by Sgt. Devon Williams

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Opening June 3rd

Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management Recognizes Health New England and the Springfield Thunderbirds

Springfield Kicks Off Public Health Month 2017

Vietnam Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2017

Mayor Sarno and Cabinet Heads Speak with White House Officials Pertaining to Infrastructure Investment Projects

Mayor Sarno, City Officials Tour Three City Construction Sites Today

Sheriff Nick Cocchi Announced as 2017 Pancake Breakfast Honorary Chairman

Mayor Sarno, MGC, Local Contractors, Labor Leaders and Construction Workers Join MGM Executives to Mark MGM Springfield Topping Off

Dietz & Co. Announce Move to Union Station

Mason Square C3 Policing Meeting

Internal Auditor Briefs Audit Committee on Outside Audit Review of Golf Course Contract

Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick Continue Partnership with MSBA for More School Improvements

Mayor Sarno and School Committee Honor Central High School’s State and Western Mass Championship Teams

City Retains Retired Judge to Act as Hearing Officer on Nathan Bill’s Disciplinary Complaint

2017 Miss Latina Western Mass Winners Visit the Mayor's Office

Springfield Area CRRC Employees Headed to China for Training

Planet Fitness Grand Opening Celebration at New Parker Street Location

PGA Certified Pro Ryan Hall Hired as the New City Golf Professional

Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade 2017

City of Springfield to Celebrate Irish Heritage on St. Patrick’s Day

Mayor Sarno and Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy Meet with Secretary Jay Ash on Springfield’s Economic Development

Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli Issue Snowstorm Update

City Hall Opening at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Winter Storm Stella Information Updates - Now Declared a Blizzard

Tuesday's Nor'easter: Updates & Announcements

2017 Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Parade Marshal Reception

Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Suspicious Overnight Fires in our Maple High/Six Corners and Mason Square Neighborhoods

Springfield Residents Rally at JCC Against Hate

Mayor Sarno Voices Concern on President Trump’s Plan to Eliminate CDBG

Buy Springfield Now Raffle Winner Accepts Prize at City Hall

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Timothy J. Plante Announce Springfield’s Recent Refunding Bond Sale will Save the City $3,806,717

Final Renovation Plans for Stearns Square and Duryea Way Approved

Mayor Sarno to Speak at Interfaith Council Event

FY18 Budget Hearings - City Council, Consumer Information, Elections, Internal Audit, Law, Mayor's Office

City Issues Cease and Desist to Baystate Auto Sales

Mayor Sarno Joins Resident Eveline Malboeuf as She Celebrates 50th Anniversarty of Immigrating to the United States

Springfield Fire Department Again Awarded Winning Trophy for Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

FY18 Budget Hearings - Fire Department

2017 National Consumer Protection Week

How to Wear Your Crown Girls Summit

FY18 Budget Hearings - Parks, Facilities, Library, TJO Animal Control, Elder Affairs, Veterans Services

Congressman Neal & Mayor Sarno Host Tour of Union Station; Nears Completion of $95 Million Renovation

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School Debuts Math Program That’s as Unique as Each Student

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Hearing Schedule Revised

City of Springfield Raised the White Ribbon Flag to End Violence Against Women and All Gender-Based Violence

City of Springfield to Raise White Ribbon Flag and Invite Men in the Community to be a Part of the Solution in Ending Violence Against Women and All Gender-Based Violence

Municipal Auction of 20 City-Owned Properties Set for Tuesday, March 21

FY18 Budget Hearings - Monday, February 27, 2017

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, Timothy J. Plante Announce the Results of Springfield’s $44,305,000 Bond Sale

Residents Florence Hall, 103, Ruth Fisher, 105, Celebrate Birthdays at Summit ElderCare

Springfield Garden Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary

City Releases RFP for Police Department Substation

City Officials Give Update on MGM Springfield: MGM’s 50% Document Submittal Consistent with HCA Commitments

Roof Collapse and Snow Removal Safety Information

Springfield City Hall Opening at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 13th

Mayor Sarno and DPW Director Cignoli Issue Snowstorm Update

Mayor Sarno Responds to Continued Influx of Refugees to Springfield

Interfaith Council of Western Massachusetts Meets with Mayor Sarno

City Celebrates Black Heritage Flag Raising

Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts Announces Partnership for Young Women's Progress

Melha Shriners Sportsman Club Holds Annual Chili Cook-Off

Mayor Sarno’s Appearance on Fox Business Rescheduled

Congressman Neal, Mayor Sarno, Holyoke Soldiers Home Superintendent Walsh Give Local Veterans a Tour of Union Station; Three Vendors Announced

Columbia Gas, Springfield Climate Justice Coalition Announce Gas Leak Repair Program

Mayor Sarno Clarifies Springfield Not a Sanctuary City and will Appear on Fox Business with Neil Cavuto Tomorrow

Mayor Sarno Tours TEAM Rehab & Wellness

Mayor Sarno Welcomes Leadership Pioneer Valley Participants to City of Springfield

Springfield Redevelopment Authority to Sponsor Free Vendor Workshops

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Mayor Sarno, Local Legislation, Business and Education Leaders Hold STEM Rountable

Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Take an Updated Look at Union Station

Mayor Sarno Recognizes the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield on their 10th Anniversary

Bail Reform Legislation Re-filed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives

City Announces Contractor Forum for New Healthy Homes Program

Mayor Sarno Joins Cities Thrive Coalition in Urging Congress Against ACA Repeal

Mayor Sarno Meets with Gary Block and His Son Jeremy to Contiune Partnering with Melha Shrine

MGM Springfield Construction Progress

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mayor Sarno Joins Forest Park Manor Senior Center to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Interested in Becoming a Springfield Police Officer? Sign Up for the Civil Service Exam Before February 21st

Department of Elder Affairs Partnering with AARP for Free Tax Preparation

Mayor Sarno Announces Demolition of 22 Ridgewood Place

Springfield Named a Leading Market for STEM Professionals

City of Springfield Activates Cold Weather Response Plan for Sunday, Jan. 8th and Monday, Jan. 9th

Mayor Sarno Welcomes Michael and James Pollender to His Office

Second Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Partnership with Sport Changes Life

Friends, Family & Colleagues Join Kathy Brown for Retirement Party

Springfield School Committee Holds Organizational Meeting

Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration 2016

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Rabbi Kosofsky Light Up the Court Square Menorah

Lighting of the Menorah in Court Square Today

Springfield DPW Reminds Residents About Christmas Tree Collection

Mayor Sarno Honors this Year's Nifty 90s Recipients

Mayor Sarno Tours CRRC MA's Page Blvd Facility

Basketball Hall of Fame Celebrates the Game's 125t Anniversary

Alice B. Beale Elementary School Students Sing Christmas Carols at Tower Square

Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on the Passing of Baystate Health’s Retired President/CEO Michael J. Daly

Mayor Sarno Appoints Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Gary Berte to the Community Police Hearing Board

Mayor Sarno Views Ongoing Construction of CRRC

Springfield Public Schools Partner with Sodexo to Provide the Freshest Foods Ever & More

Springfield a Top Christmas Town in Massachusetts

Mayor Sarno Announces PARC Grant to Improve Mary Lynch Field

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal Announce the Return of the Original Union Station Clock

Mayor Sarno Presents “Key to the City” and Appreciation Luncheon for Sheriff Michael Ashe and His Staff

Mayor Sarno Joins Friends of the Homeless at "Feed a Friend" Lunch

Springfield's September 11th Memorial Plans Unveiled this Morning

Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack

The Springfield Business Improvement District invites you to join us at the 2nd Annual Holiday Market Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of the Market’s 2016 return

Springfield Police Department Launches Free Crime Mapping and Alerting Service for Residents

Hampshire College Raises American Flag - Mayor Sarno's Statement

Celebrity Read Aloud at Kensington International School

Springfield Symphony Orchestra Opens New Downtown Offices

Watch Mayor Sarno's Interview on America's Newsroom Here

Home of the Free, Because of the Brave

Mayor Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds Goalie Mike McKenna Discuss Public Service

Mayor Sarno's Thanksgiving Greeting

Springfield Now Sees an Increased $3.307 Billion in Economic Development

53rd Remembrance of President John F. Kennedy

John J. Shea Bright Nights Technical Training Facility Opens in Forest Park

Springfield Police Department Launches CrimeView Dashboard

Trinity Health New England Rolls Out New Brand with a Visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services

Delegation of Northern and Western Irish Elected and Business Officials Visit Springfield

Mayor Sarno and Kellogg Krew Serve Lunch at Friends of the Homeless

Spirit of Springfield Announces 2016 Parade of the Big Balloons Parade Marshal

Springfield Veterans' Day Parade 2016

Springfield Police Academy Graduates 46 Officers

Dedication for New Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Alumni Plaza at Pope Francis High School

Scholar Athletes Launches Third ‘Zone’ in Springfield Public Schools

Mayor Sarno Declares November as Adoption Awareness Month in the City of Springfield

Group from Springfield's Sister City of Takikawa, Japan Visit the City

Sosin Center for Rehabilitation Opens New Elder Care Facility, Including Michael's Cafe

Western Mass Business Expo 2016

2016 Veteran of the Year and Veteran's Day Parade Marshal Named

Baystate Health Breaks Ground on Innovative Heat and Power Plant

City of Springfield Recognizes Puerto Rican Heritage Month

Mayor Sarno Issues Statement on Maple & Central Streets Car Chase Arrests

Thomas J. O’Connor Officers Named Animal Control Officers of the Year

Springfield Police Officers Receive MPA Medal of Valor Award

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Officials Break Ground on Van Horn Dam Project

City of Springfield Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal Call for Volunteers to Mark 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

Massachusetts Cultural Council Mayors' Art Challenge

Springfield Museums Receive IMLS Grant for Restoration of Original Tiffany Windows

Massachusetts Health Connector Brings Hidden Gem Tour to Court Square

City of Springfield Announces Smart911 as Emergency Preparedness Initiative

All Electronic Tolling to Begin October 28th

2016-2017 Springfield Recycling Information

Mayor Sarno Opens the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative's 3rd Annual Western MA Exchange

Jacob Mueller, Central High Grad and Harvard College Student, Interviews Mayor Sarno for Thesis

Springfield Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and Exectutive Director of PBRM Patrick Sullivan Plan Greenery for Union Station Exterior

STCC Celebrates Groundbreaking for the Ira H. Rubenzahl Learning Commons

Mayor Sarno, Congressman Neal and City Officials Announce Grant Funding for Jaime Ulloa Park

The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Presents the Third Annual WMass Film and Media Exchange

Mayor Sarno Speaks to STCC Business Club

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 489 Hancock Street

Municipal Auction of 25 City-Owned Properties Set for Tuesday, Oct. 25

Springfield Public Schools Experiences Record Gains

Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Conference to Return to Springfield for 2017-2018

MassDOT Announces Public Information Meeting Schedule on Turnpike Toll Plaza Demolition and Roadway Construction Project

Springfield Sting Announce 2016-17 Game Schedule and Online Ticket Sale Date

Square One Holds Annual Tea Party

Wellspring Harvest to Build Hydroponic Greenhouse in Indian Orchard

New England Knowledge Corridor Partnership Hosts Mayors’ Fall Economic Forum

MGM Springfield Kicks-Off Career Launch Sessions

Resident Ethel Neigher Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mayor Sarno and Senator Lesser Welcome Crew of USS Springfield

Governor Baker Kicks Off College Awareness Month, Urging Students to “Go Higher!”

Italian Heritage Month Recognized in Springfield's South End

Springfield Public Schools Students to Hold Mock Election

Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center

Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick, Health Commissioner Caulton-Harris Recognize National Recovery Month

Springfield Public Schools and Tishman Construction, & AECOM Company Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Springfield College Breaks Ground for Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement

Mayor Sarno, Senator Lesser Announce Funding for New Dr. Seuss Museum

Springfield Day Celebrated at the Big E

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gunnery Sergeant Thomas J. Sullivan Park

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Announces Demolition of 803-807 Liberty Street

Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice F. Bonner Visits Hungry Hill Senior Center

Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop, Springfield Native Isan Diaz Visits Mayor Sarno

Railroad Safety Blitz at Wason Ave Train Tracks

Renovated Cooley Street Big Lots Hosts Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Sarno and Officials Break Ground on New South End Community Center

Baker-Polito Administration Delivers Emergency Response Trailer for Protection of Inland Waterways in Springfield Area

Mayor Sarno and Springfield Thunderbirds Announce Free Parking in Civic Center Garage

Mayor Sarno Meets with UBS Financial Services Employees

Minuteman Press Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Pope Francis High School Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

Springfield Museums Named Smithsonian Affiliate

AT&T, Mayor Sarno Bring Virtual Reality Distracted Driving Simulator to Central High School

Mayor Sarno, City and Elected Officials Get Progress Update and Tour MGM Springfield Site

Mayor Sarno Speaks to the Exchange Club of Springfield

Springfield Citizens Police Academy to Begin

Springfield Museums Announce 2016 Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners

Baystate Academy Public Charter School Dedicates Media Center to Robyn and John Davis

South End Middle School Students Tour City Hall

Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Warwick and Officials Tour Springfield Public Schools Ahead of Millions in Renovations

Square One Presents Learn & Earn Squad Program

Springfield Boys & Girls Club to Celebrate 125th Anniversary

City of Springfield Holds Annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Native American Flag Raising at City Hall

Mayor Sarno Greets Hall of Famers at High School of Commerce

Greek Flag Raised at City Hall

City of Springfield Announces Events to Honor and Remember First Responders and Victims Lost on September 11, 2001

PRESS RELEASE: City of Springfield Seeking Public Art Proposals

National Emergency Preparedness Month 2016

Kevin Belder of Square One Visits Mayor Sarno

Big Y Celebrates the Completion of $4.1 Million in Renovations at Cooley Street Location

UMass Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning Graduate Students Tour Downtown Springfield

Building Positive Relationships Between our Police and the Community

Gray House "Fill the Plate" Fall Fundraiser at Hot Table

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National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC)

HUD awards The City of Springfield $17 million to increase the City’s resilience.
NDRC Phase II Application

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Real Estate property cards - updated for FY 2017

Public Records - find records available on the City of Springfield website, and learn how to request additional records

CDBG-Disaster Recovery - Get information on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief funds (CDBG-DR)

Casino Information -Documents, news and information about the casino project.

City Council Meetings - browse by date for agendas and meeting notes

Property Tax Payment History - Look up real estate taxes billed and paid for the last three fiscal years

Single Stream Recycling Program - FAQ, Dos and Don'ts

Fraud Hotline - report waste or abuse of City resources to the Office of Internal Audit

Important Information About Open Meetings

In 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 >>

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