– 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…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with owners, Bryan Borges-Vega and Eddie Ortiz and their beautiful family and friends, for the Grand Opening of Paddy’s Pizza located next to Paddy’s Pub, at 1060 Wilbraham Rd. Paddy’s Pizza will serve a variety of pizza…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined with Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris and Health & Racial Equity Coordinator Shenell Ford to bring greetings at the Birth Justice Community Forum was hosted by the Springfield Department of…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I want to say thank you to Shroyria ‘Shay’ Kraus for her artistic creativity, and welcoming people to the office with this beautiful artwork that says ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ in many different languages that our spoken…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It was a pleasure to be with my friend Ms. Francena Brown, founder of Families Against Violence and Ms. Wanda Guyton-Winspeare. Francena has been a key partner to me and the City when a tragedy strikes and a love one…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Human Resources and Labor Relations Director Attorney William Mahoney announced today that the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 648 has voted to ratify their new labor contract with the city.

The IAFF…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “I am very sorry to hear about former School Superintendent Dr. Peter Negroni’s passing.  My sympathy, thoughts, prayers and encouragement go out to his family, friends and colleagues.  I first met Dr. Negroni when I…

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joined the Sullivan family, and State Representative Angelo Puppolo for a ceremonial check presentation at Nathan Bill’s as the stewards of the GySgt. Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Fund formally present charitable donations to…

-“From City Hall to Hollywood”-

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaimed Monday, December 29^th, 2025 as Harlem Globetrotters Day in the City of Springfield. The Harlem Globe Trotters stopped in Springfield as a part of the team’s 100 Year Tour- the most legendary tour in Globetrotters…

Please join the Springfield Dept of Health & Human Services, Office of Health & Racial Equity for a Birth Justice Community Forum focused on centering lived experiences and advancing equitable, community-driven solutions related to pregnancy, birth…