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City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services provides Update on COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Resources in Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced that the Department of Health and Human Services no longer has the ability to supply free…
City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Veterans’ Day
The City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Veterans’ Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from…
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of beloved DPW/IT Administrator Bob Houldson
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Carla, Cassandra, Chiara and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of beloved DPW/IT Administrator Bob Houldson. Our sympathy thoughts, prayers and encouragement go…
City of Springfield and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office announce expanded partnership for Park Safety and Clean-up
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials, including Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Thomas Ashe, Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, Police…
City of Springfield Raises Italian Flag for Italian Heritage Month
Chief of Staff Bill Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city and state officials joined with the Italian Cultural Center of Western Mass (ICCWM) as well as Springfield UNICO and Springfield…
Chief of Staff Bill Baker on Behalf of Mayor Sarno joins City Councilor Kateri Walsh and the Springfield Women’s Commission for a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Public Forum at City Hall
Chief of Staff Bill Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and city officials joined City Councilor Kateri Walsh and the Springfield Women’s Commission for a public forum in recognition of…
Keeping Kids Safe & Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood presentation for PARENTS
Internet Safety Workshop for Parents
The Keeping Kids Safe & Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood presentation is designed for PARENTS. This online presentation is being held on Wednesday,…
City of Springfield’s Finance Department Recognized with Distinguished Budget Award
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is proud to report that the City of Springfield’s Finance Department, led by Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, has been recognized by the Government…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society 2025 Fall Conference
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli, joined to give remarks at the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society 2025 Fall Conference being…
Mayor Sarno, city and state officials join American Red Cross for Badges Unite for Sickle Cell Rally
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, District Fire Chief Tyrone Denson, State Rep. Bud Williams along with Retired Amherst Fire Chief Tim Nelson joined with American Red Cross Central-Western Mass Chapter…
Springfield Public Schools and Springfield City Library Partner for Second Year of Super Saturdays & Sundays
Springfield Public Schools (SPS), in partnership with Springfield City Library, is proud to announce the return of Super Saturdays & Sundays, a districtwide community forum series now entering its…
Springfield Public Schools to Present a Special Community Screening of Counted Out
Springfield Public Schools is proud to present a special community screening of Counted Out, a documentary gaining national attention for its compelling look at how math shapes opportunity, access,…
Springfield Partners for Community Action to Host Veterans Luncheon
For more information, please visit: Veterans Luncheon – Springfield Partners for Community Action
Springfield, along with the Connecticut River Valley region, is proud of our rich military history and were honored to welcome the U.S. Navy for Navy Fleet Week!
Thank you to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Drill Team and our own Vanessa Ford, along with the Springfield High School of Science and Technology (SciTech) JROTC team who presented the colors for helping…
Mayor Sarno, Parks Director Ashe, City Councilor Tim Allen, and city officials joined with the Community Preservation Committee and the Springfield Conservation and Nature Stewardship, Inc. for unveiling of Alden Street Park renovations
This morning along edge of Lake Massasoit on Alden Street, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, along with City Councilor Tim Allen,…
City of Springfield joins in celebrating Navy Fleet Week with special ceremony at Springfield Technical Community College
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Veterans' Services Director Joseph DeCaro were honored to join with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Veteran Advocate Colonel (Ret.) Bob Notch, and the…
Mayor Sarno, Superintendent Dinnall, City, and School officials join for Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Meeting at Washington School
Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall, the city’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, SPS Chief Financial Officer…
Blunt Park – Walking Track Entrance Closed for Park Improvements
The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that beginning on the morning of Monday, September 29, 2025, the entrance and parking lot to the…
City of Springfield Marks National Preparedness Month
The City of Springfield, with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Department of Health & Human Services are joining the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to mark the…
The City of Springfield welcomed and thanked Aida’s Food Truck for Free Community Food Drive
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno commends and thanks community leader and organizer Nicole Coakley for her collaboration with Rev. Catharine Cummings at Wesley United Methodist Church to bring Aida’s Food Truck…