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Mayor Sarno shares New Year’s message as Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association Celebrates Tet (New Year) Festival
The Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association held their New Year “Tet” Festival Celebration on Sunday afternoon at the St. Anthony’s Cedar Banquet Hall. This year celebrates the year of the Horse and the event offered a showcase the beautiful…
Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Crowns the 2026 Springfield Colleen
– Congratulations to 2026 Springfield Colleen Anna O’Toole and her Court! –
On behalf of Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Communications Director Molly Shea joined on Saturday evening to bring greetings at the 2026 Colleen Coronation and Awards Presentation…
Parking Ban Lifted
The City of Springfield ended it’s citywide parking ban as of 7:00 am this morning, Monday February 9, 2026.
On behalf of the Department of Public Works, we thank you for your cooperation.
The City of Springfield Welcomes the Good Health Kiosk to City Hall on World Cancer Day
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…
City of Springfield announces successful Public Auction results
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…
Mayor Sarno issues a congratulatory statement on Big Y Foods’ 90th Anniversary
– A truly outstanding corporate citizen –
Mayor Sarno issues statement on the passing of retired Chief of Litigation John T. Liebel
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,…
Mayor Sarno Acknowledges National School Counseling Week
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…
Mayor Sarno issues Statement on the passing of retired Veterans’ Services Director Thomas Belton
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,…
City of Springfield and Jeffrey Speller Foundation join in recognizing Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
– 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…
Mayor Sarno joins in celebrating the dedication of the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Gymnasium to State Representative Bud L. Williams
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…
The City of Springfield’s Office of Community Development is seeking proposals for inclusion in its 2026-2027 Action Plan
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…
City of Springfield celebrates Black History Month with 40th Annual Ruth B. Loving Raising of the Black American Heritage Flag
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…
Mayor Sarno, Director Ashe, and City of Springfield Parks Deptartment team celebrate and thank Chris Seabrooks
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…
February is Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
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…
Have you noticed a streetlight out, or flickering? Please let Eversource know.
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…
UPSEU Local 424 celebrates the holidays
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!
Mayor Sarno issues statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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…
Mayor Sarno and City Officials Provide Update on Significant Nor’easter Snow Storm - Parking Ban, School and Municipal Closings Announced -
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…
Mayor Sarno extends his Congratulations to Springfield’s Own Ruth E. Carter on Historic Oscar Nomination
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”,…