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The Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has delivered The Good Health Kiosk to Springfield City Hall! The Good Health Kiosk arrived in Springfield today, February 4th, which also happens to be…

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The City of Springfield held its first public real estate auction of 2026 last night, February 3rd, at City Hall. The well-attended auction event was highly successful, with all listed parcels sold.

Last night’s public auction was one of the most…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is very sorry to hear about that passing of the city Law Department’s former, long-time Chief of Litigation John T. Liebel.

Mayor Sarno states, “My sympathy, thoughts, prayers, and encouragement go out to John’s family,…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno acknowledges National School Counseling Week and thanks all of our School Counselors for their continued dedication and efforts in helping our students dream big.

Mayor Sarno states, “Our dedicated school counselors are…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is sad to hear about the passing of retired Veterans’ Services Director Thomas Belton.  “Such a sad day.  I am very sorry to hear about the passing of retired Veterans’ Services Director Tom Belton.  My sympathy, thoughts,…

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– Springfield to participate in “Light it Green” for CCA –

On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Chief of Staff Bill Baker along with city officials joined with Jeffrey Speller Foundation '4 Change' cofounder and 22 News anchor Ciara Speller on…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno was honored to join with Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall and members of the Springfield School Committee, along with city and state officials on Friday evening as Springfield officially named the…

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The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development has announced that it is seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2026-2027 Action Plan.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available beginning Mon…

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On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Mayoral Aide Shroyria "Shay" Kraus, along with city officials joined with Representative Bud L. Williams of the 11th Hampden District, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and…

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Today, Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management Tom Ashe and team joined at the Forest Park conference room for a bitter-sweet farewell celebration for Park Project Manager Chris Seabrooks, or as…

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Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes that carry the digestive fluid, bile.

As the world prepares to bring awareness to this aggressive form of cancer, the city of Springfield is proud to join the Jeffrey Speller…

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You can report streetlights that are damaged, flickering, dim, or out of power to Eversource at 1-800-286-2000 or through the Eversource website: https://www.eversource.com/residential/services/streetlight-request

When reporting online, fill out all…

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Dedicated city employees join to celebrate at the annual United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) Local 424 Winter holiday party. Cheers to a happy and healthy new year!

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On January 27, 2026, the world will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, by Allied forces on January 27, 1945. Established by the United…

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Springfield, MA – Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Christopher Cignoli joined with city officials and representatives from Eversource for an emergency situational update at the Raymond Sullivan Fire Department…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno congratulates Ruth E. Carter on her historic fifth Oscar nomination, the first black woman to reach five Oscar nominations. Ruth E. Carter is nominated in the ‘Costume Design’ category for her work on the movie “Sinners”,…

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi, and members of the Springfield Fire Department will be hosted a promotional ceremony and badge pinning for two Captains, and two Lieutenants.

Mayor Sarno states, “Congratulations to the newly…

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– Free family fun at Forest Park during February School Break! –

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Mayor Domenic J. Sarno met with Chae Swan, Wes Jackson- out-going Executive Director, and Tony Bergeron, the new Executive Director of the South End Community Center (S.E.C.C.). Mayor Sarno and Chae Swan have both also served as Executive Directors…

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