News Stories by Date
Stories from Selected Month
Mayor Sarno Reaches Out to Red Sox to Invite Players and World Series Trophy Back to Springfield
Please see the letter below written by Mayor Sarno to Sam Kennedy, President & CEO of the Red Sox.
Springfield Police Academy Recruit Class #1118 Graduates
40 new police officers graduate; 29 for the Springfield Police Department
Mayor Sarno and Congressman Neal Announce Renovations to Van Horn Park
Van Horn Park receiving $600,000 in renovations
Please Read: Yard Waste Pick Up (Includes Leaves)
Due to an unfortunate and inaccurate news report last night, we are reminding our residents that yard waste including leaves and small branches are collected on your regularly scheduled recycling day. Items must be placed by the curb no later than…
Urgent Traffic Notice
The Massachusetts DOT has informed the City of Springfield that repairs to the St. James Avenue Bridge will begin on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Due to the extent of the repairs, it is expected that the repairs will take 3-4 weeks to complete.…
Mayor Sarno and Commissioner of Health & Human Services Helen Caulton-Harris Announce the Development of Opioid Database
To Track Opioid Overdoses in Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and East Longmeadow
Lt. Governor Polito Hosts Roundtable on Dangerousness
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today brought together Springfield-area elected leaders and public safety officials to discuss the need for statutory changes that will provide law enforcement and district attorneys with the additional tools they need to…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Future East Forest Park Branch Library
New Library Expected to be a “Model for the Future”
Springfield Art & Cultural Council - Grant Cyle 2019
The Springfield Cultural Council announces its 2019 Grant Cycle for the residents of Greater Springfield, MA.
The Springfield Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serving…
Neal, Sarno Announce PVTA Funding from US Department of Transportation
On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal gathered with Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) Administrator Sandra Sheehan to announce $2.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
These funds,…
Greening the Gateway Cities Plants First Tree at Home of City Resident
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Executive Director PBRM Patrick Sullivan, Springfield City Forester Alex Sherman, GGCP Program Administrator Joe Pellegrino, and ReGreen Springfield President David Bloniarz planted the first Greening the Gateway Cities…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Restoration of Springfield’s Historic Paramount Theater
State providing $2.5 million to advance project that represents important next phase in downtown revitalization
Mayor Sarno and Internal Team Meet with Columbia Gas President & COO Stephen H. Bryant
Mayor Sarno and his internal City "utilities" team of Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli, Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi, Police Commissioner John Barbieri, Executive Director of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management Patrick Sullivan,…
Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation Takes Promises Realized Campaign Over $1 Million Mark
Campaign to raise funds for new East Forest Park Library crosses halfway point.
Mayor Sarno, Working with the City Council, to Increase Pension Funding by $2 Million
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Timothy J. Plante today placed on the City Council agenda that the City is committing continue to aggressive funding of our retirement system, by adding over $2 million from the…
Nominations Being Accepted for Springfield's 2018 Veteran of the Year
The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is again sponsoring the Veteran of the Year Award.
The Award is given on an annual basis to a Springfield resident who is a Veteran and continuously volunteers their personal time to better our…
Funding Secured for Springfield Police Hub & COR Initiative
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Commissioner John Barbieri and State Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. announced today that $25,000 has been secured for the Springfield Police Department’s Hub & COR (Center of Responsibility) program. The…
City to Release RFP for the Use of CDBG Funding for Non Profit Organizations
The City of Springfield invites proposals from nonprofit agencies for the use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for capital improvements to facilities that house services for low- and moderate-income households. Funds must be…
It's Navy Week in Springfield!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno read a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Navy Week, signifying the official kick-off of Springfield Navy Week. For a calendar of Navy Week events, please visit: http://www.outreach.navy.mil/Navy-Weeks/Springfield/
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Educare Springfield, Nationally-Recognized Early Education Model, Breaks Ground
$13.6 Million Early Education School to Partner with Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start