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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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 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”,…

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…

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

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…

 – Free course and certifications for SPS students! – 

The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Division will once again be offering a Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course during February school vacation week. Course participants will learn CPR, First Aid,…

The City of Springfield Department of Health and Human Services (SDHHS) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) have announced the launch of the Springfield Safe Ride Home Campaign, a new initiative designed to reduce impaired…

The City of Springfield will join with the Greater Springfield NAACP to hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Flag Raising Celebration at City Hall on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The event will begin inside City Hall in Room 220.…

From time to time, we are notified regarding modification of rules and regulations of materials that enter our trash and recycling streams. As shown in the attached graphics please be aware that:

1. Pizza Boxes can be recycled---but all food must be…

The Springfield Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is excited announce their first training of 2026! - Hand-Only CPR Training - 

The Springfield MRC is a volunteer program operating under the direction of the Springfield Department of Health and Human…

For someone who struggles with their weight, exercising can be very physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. You are not alone! The City of Springfield’s Aquatics Division within our Department of Parks & Recreation will be hosting an…

MLK Day is January 19, 2026!

Each year, as we gather to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the life, legacy and unshakeable moral leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s theme,…

Olga Gavrilov, Springfield resident and independent artist, was captivated by the wonderful holiday lighting display throughout the city and decided to highlight and showcase the festive spirit of the new year through her music talents by filming a…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tim Sheehan announced today the City has released the results of a feasibility study intended to analyze the possibility of developing a Food Hall/Public Market venue in Springfield.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno shares the new School Committee Group photo, which was taken at the Organizational Meeting, held on Monday, January 9, 2026, by photographer Ed Cohen.

From Left to Right, Executive Assistant to the School Committee Triny…