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Mayor Sarno congratulates Pope Francis Boys Hockey Team on bringing home D1 State Championship
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno visited Pope Francis Preparatory School on Wednesday afternoon to recognize and congratulate the Boys Hockey team for winning the 2026 MIAA Boys Ice Hockey State Championship earlier this month. The championship took place at…
Mayor Sarno brings greetings at the Mass Building Trades Unions 107th Annual Convention at MGM Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined President of the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions Frank Callahan, President of the Pioneer Valley Building Trades Council Colton Andrews, and State Senator Adam Gomez to bring greetings at the Mass Building Trades…
Mayor Sarno concludes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono concluded the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget hearings on Tuesday afternoon, with the final group of departments presenting their FY27 budget requests and…
Mayor Sarno disappointed that Bail Reform Legislation sent to Study Order
– Thanks State Representatives Puppolo and Ashe for their Support –
City of Springfield moving forward with plans for new Gerena School in the North End
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools Dr. Sonia Dinnall, and city officials are pleased to announce that the plans for the new German Gerena School project are moving forward.
The site of the new Gerena School will be…
City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department once again offers Aquatic Fitness Program: O2H Overweight 2 Healthy
For someone who struggles with their weight, exercising can be very physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. You are not alone! The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Department will be hosting an aquatic fitness program called O2H, for those…
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 of Springfield in the state legislature.
Mayor…
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, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director…
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 Baker, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, and Budget Director…
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 installation of a new secured gate control system at…
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 sorry to hear about my friend, retired longtime…
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, March 29th, at City Hall, 36 Court Street in…
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 of the reconstruction of Sumner Avenue at the…
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 in the parking lot of Smead Arena for City…
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 community resilience.
Learn more: https://www.sp…
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 district continues its focused efforts to strengthen…