The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that today, Thursday afternoon, November 6, 2025, the City of Springfield was notified by the state Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) that the bridge on St.…

- Mayor Sarno, CDO Sheehan join Spirit of Springfield and Celebrate Springfield Committee for Welovespringfield Holiday Marketing Initiative Premiere -

Springfield is bustling with activities and beaming with bright lights during the holiday…

– Regular Pick-up on Veterans Day, No Bulk Collection on the weeks of 11/24 and 12/1 –

The City of Springfield’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Division has announced that there will be regular municipal trash, recycling and yard…

Where can I get help finding food?

Online Resources

foodbankwma.org 

Go to their website and click “get help” to use the food finder map, it has lists of pantries and meal sites with an online interactive map, you can search by location and by…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Congressman Richard Neal, Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro, Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris and the Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee joined to announce the 2025 Veteran of the Year and…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, city, and state officials  celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Month with the city’s annual Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony.

Mayor Sarno states, “Springfield is proud of our diversity, especially our Puerto…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi joined at City Hall on Monday morning with Leslie Smith on behalf of Spring of Hope Church / National Association for…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi will join with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Springfield branch President…

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 2nd.  In addition to setting your clocks back an hour and changing or checking the batteries in your smoke detectors, the Springfield Police Department wants to remind pedestrians and bicyclists to stay…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe and the Parks & Recreation team were thrilled to welcome hundreds of attendees to the inaugural “Pumpkin Stroll After Dark” event in…

The Springfield Police Department urges everyone to be extra-cautious on Halloween so that residents and trick-or-treaters can celebrate safely. 

Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers stated, “There will be thousands of kids on our…

The City of Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management (PBRM) has announced that the Pumpkin Stroll After Dark event scheduled for tonight, Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Forest Park is cancelled due to inclement weather.

T…

Given changes expected to the resources and supports available to families (cancellation of SNAP benefits), our city and schools have compiled a list of community resources to help families stay prepared. This information is now available on the SPS…

– Springfield Youth Share Powerful Stories About Gambling—Now It’s Your Turn to Vote –

The voices of Springfield’s young people are now live—and the community is invited to listen, reflect, and vote.

As part of the Wagers & Whispers: Place Your Bet…

Springfield, MA- Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized each October.  As part of this awareness campaign, the Springfield Police Department is sharing warning signs, resources and services for those who may be experiencing domestic…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Veterans’ Services Director Joe DeCaro joined with members of Harold Marney's family and members of the American Legion Post 420 for a monument dedication, along with the unveiling of upgrades done to the building.

Harold…

Springfield, MA – Deputy Development Officer Tina Quagliato Sullivan, the city’s Community Development team, Local and State Officials, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council and residents, joined for a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration to officially…

Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, staff and Thomas Gentile of the Society of American Magicians celebrate National Magic Week on Friday, ahead of October 25^th- October 31^st 2025, which is proclaimed National Magic Week in the City of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris announced today the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Mini-Grant Program guidelines.

The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) was established in…