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Mayor Sarno schedules Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono have released the schedule for the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings. City Department Heads will…
Mayor Sarno asks State Senators Gomez and Oliveira to help advance Local Tax Relief legislation
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno sent a formal request to our local members of the State Senate to ask for their help in advancing HB 3213: An Act relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city…
Mayor Sarno holds third day of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono continued the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Friday morning.
Chief of Staff Bill Baker,…
Mayor Sarno continued with second day of FY27 budget hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono continued the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Thursday afternoon. Chief of Staff Bill…
Springfield Police Department Marks Seven Years in Ongoing Narcan Program
Springfield Police Officers Have Administered 671 Life-Saving Doses in Seven Years
Springfield Parking Authority announces New Secure Gate Control System at the Taylor Street Parking Garage
Dear Valued Guests and Community Members,
To better serve visitors to Springfield’s vibrant dining district and downtown attractions, the Springfield Parking Authority is pleased to announce the…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of retired longtime School Committeewoman Allene Begley Curto
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of Allene Begley Curto, who previously served as a dedicated member of the Springfield School Committee.
Mayor Sarno states, “I am very…
Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee invites the public to join in observance of Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Sunday, March 29th at City Hall
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. wishes to extend an invitation to the public for our observance of Vietnam Veterans’ Day. We would be honored to have our community attend Sunday,…
MassDOT to hold Public Update Meeting on Springfield "The X" Intersection reconstruction project
MassDOT will be holding a meeting on April 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm to provide an update on the status of the "X" reconstruction project.
The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the status…
DPW sets Spring Yard Waste Collection Schedule
Based upon current weather forecasts, the Department of Public Works is tentatively setting the start date for Yard Waste Collection for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The DPW will also be placing compost…
Springfield Aquatics Division Offering Lifeguard Training Course during April Vacation Week
– Free course and certifications for SPS students! –
The Springfield Medical Reserve Corps’ has announced their third training of 2026: Stop the Bleed Training
The Springfield MRC is a volunteer program under the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services, and it plays an important role in public health preparedness, emergency response, and building…
Springfield Public Schools Reports Rise in Graduation Rate, Drop in Dropouts
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently released 2025 graduation and dropout data, and Springfield Public Schools reports improvement in both areas as the…
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. The appointment term for Commissioner…
Mayor Sarno and Human Resources team welcome new Benefits Analyst to City Hall
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and staff were so happy to meet HR’s new benefits analyst Zachariah Harris and welcome him to City Hall this week along with Assistant Human Resources Director Caitlyn Julius…
Mayor Sarno and City Finance Team participate in Massachusetts Municipal Finance Oversight Board Meeting
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Comptroller Patrick Burns, Deputy Comptroller Heather Benjamin, and Treasurer Steve…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of well-respected community leader, Jerald “Jay” Griffin Sr.
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of well-respected community leader, Jerald “Jay” Griffin Sr.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so very sorry to hear about the…
The City of Springfield is celebrating 3/11 Day on March 11, 2026
Happy “3-1-1” DAY and Thank You to our Tremendous 311 Customer Service Team!
The City of Springfield is proud to celebrate 311 Day today, March 11, 2026.
In 1997 the Federal Communications…