Celebrated on the first Thursday of the month of May, National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by the United States Congress and has become a treasured part of our nation’s heritage of faith.

Mayor Sarno stated, “A little prayer never hurt…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he has appointed Paul A. Phaneuf of Springfield to the Board of Police Commissioners.  Phaneuf is replacing Dr. Gary Berte whose term expired on April 1, 2025.  Mayor Sarno also reappointed Vice Chair…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi and the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) on Monday morning for a special Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at the Fire Department headquarters on Worthington Street. 

Today, the…

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is condemning a recent move by President Trump to terminate nearly $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Department of Public Health (DPH) to address asthma in Western…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will join with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and the John L. Sullivan Baseball League for Opening Day at Picknelly Field!

The 2025 John L. Sullivan Baseball League season kicks off Monday, April 28th at 5:30PM with a…

– REHABILITATION OF BUILDINGS FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (2024—2025) –

#TakeBackDay is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. on Saturday, April 26, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATa…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Judith Crowell, and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined for the unveiling of the Graffiti Stories Project with  Community Research…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 364 has voted to ratify a new labor contract.

The IBPO Local 364…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shares a statement in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

Mayor Domenic J.…

Mayor Sarno Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Earth Day 2025

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today issued a proclamation to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Director for the Department Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Tom Ashe, and PBRM’s Forestry Division are excited to announce that the “Greening the Gateway Cities” program is underway for 2025, offering free…

Join us for a Community Health Fair on April 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Central Library Rotunda, 220 State Street, featuring local organizations providing services to improve Springfield residents’ health and well-being. Co-sponsored by…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers, and City Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, Chair of the City Council Public Safety Committee, joined with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan, Chicopee Mayor John…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, and the City of Springfield joined with Helix Human Services, formerly The Children’s Study Home, in raising hope for a brighter future to do a flag raising ceremony today in memory of the young lives lost due to violence,…

Under Mr. Bailey’s 24 years of leadership, Springfield Partners made significant strides in supporting local communities and advancing social services across the region

Chief of Staff, William Baker, on behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Dominique Taylor on behalf of Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford joined for the city’s 3^rd annual Black Maternal Health Week…

The City of Springfield, in coordination with Executive Director of the Bilingual Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts, Inc. Gumersindo Gomez joined for Springfield’s fifth annual flag raising ceremony to acknowledge and honor National…