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.

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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…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced today that he will be accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Board of Police Commissioners. The appointment term for Commissioner Madeline Fernandez is set to expire on April 1,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and staff were so happy to meet HR’s new benefits analyst Zachariah Harris and welcome him to City Hall this week along with Assistant Human Resources Director Caitlyn Julius and Benefits Manager Cameo Restrepo. Mr. Harris…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAFO) Cathy Buono, Deputy CAFO Lindsay Hackett, Comptroller Patrick Burns, Deputy Comptroller Heather Benjamin, and Treasurer Steve Lonergan joined together to remotely attend and…

Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of well-respected community leader, Jerald “Jay” Griffin Sr.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of dear friend and well-respected community…

Happy “3-1-1” DAY and Thank You to our Tremendous 311 Customer Service Team!

The City of Springfield is proud to celebrate 311 Day today, March 11, 2026.  

In 1997 the Federal Communications Commission reserved the number 3-1-1 for the use of local…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Health & Human Services (HHS) Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris announced the city’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund (ORRF) Mini-Grant Program awardees today.

This past fall, the Springfield Department of Health and…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was thrilled to join for a ribbon cutting ceremony and special announcement at Hope Center for the Arts with Hope Center/Hope for Youth and Families founder Bob Bolduc, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, our city…

As the professional trade association for the municipal officials of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) acts as the voice of cities in towns throughout the Commonwealth. More than 110 local officials from communities across…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee for the annual Parade Marshall’s Reception at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club on Sunday afternoon.  Mayor Sarno had a great time, and plenty of laughs, as he…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chris Cignoli, Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW), announced Friday that the DPW will be dedicating an extra crew to respond to pothole repairs throughout the city.  After a brutal and unprecedented winter,…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief of Staff Bill Baker sat down today with members of the Springfield Caribbean Carnival Associations including District Fire Chief Curt Marcellin, Richie Richardson of Fab Fashion, and from the Caribbean American…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno issued a statement on the passing of retired Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Bishop Timothy A. McDonnell.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear about Bishop Timothy McDonnell’s passing. My…

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno declared March 5, 2026 as “Slam the Scam Day” in the City of Springfield. The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General are partnering with other…

Springfield Public Schools invites you to:

• Learn about the project & MSBA process

• See preliminary options being studied

• Understand the preliminary timeline

• Ask questions and give your input

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join Police Superintendent Larry Akers, Command Staff, and the Springfield Police Department in celebrating Springfield Police Captain Edward Geier Sr.’s forty-year career and retirement.

Today marks 40 years to…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was able to catch up with 22 News Anchor Ciara Speller today at City Hall while she picked up the Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month Proclamation. Speller, and the foundation her and her mom founded the Jeffrey Speller…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton Harris met with the CEO of the Gándara Center Lois Nesci for updates on their mental health and addiction program services.

Mayor Sarno states, “I want to thank Gándara CEO…